Agreement between the UK and Spain for the exchange of driving licences, recognition of national driving licences and exchange of information on road safety or traffic matters.
British citizens legally resident in Spain, and vice versa, who have not had their driving licences recognised before Brexit, nor in the successive extensions granted, can do so from 16 March 2023, without the need to take an additional practical or theoretical test.
In order to facilitate the administrative process at the provincial traffic police stations, a period of six months has been granted during which British citizens can drive around Spain with their original licence while they process the exchange.
In addition, both countries agree to exchange information on the details of vehicles and their owners for the purposes of investigating traffic offences related to road safety, especially in cases of speeding, not wearing a seat belt, failing to stop at a red light, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs, not wearing a crash helmet, driving in a forbidden lane or illegal use of mobile phones.
Agreement between the UK and Spain for the exchange of driving licences, recognition of national driving licences and exchange of information on road safety or traffic matters.
British citizens legally resident in Spain, and vice versa, who have not had their driving licences recognised before Brexit, nor in the successive extensions granted, can do so from 16 March 2023, without the need to take an additional practical or theoretical test.
In order to facilitate the administrative process at the provincial traffic police stations, a period of six months has been granted during which British citizens can drive around Spain with their original licence while they process the exchange.
In addition, both countries agree to exchange information on the details of vehicles and their owners for the purposes of investigating traffic offences related to road safety, especially in cases of speeding, not wearing a seat belt, failing to stop at a red light, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs, not wearing a crash helmet, driving in a forbidden lane or illegal use of mobile phones.
