21 Mar 2007 8:23 AM:

Hi Roberto and Patrick,

 

Thanks for the feedback on the situation of driving in spain for a resident with a UK photo style licence. If you get time to look at www.spainvia.com/motoringinspain.htm  there is information from Brian J Deller (the author which states that there was some kind of law issued by the European Union and advised to the British Embassy in Madrid by the Ministry of Interior on 5 Oct 2004 that there is no need for an EU resident to drive on any other licence than an EU licence.  After reaching the first site you need www.spainvia.com/drivinglicenceletteradsl,htm

 

I took this letter to the Town Hall who still don't want to believe it.  I took it to the Gester who says it is fully legal and if the police stop me or try to fine me they will be in contrevention of the law. He says to keep a copy of the letter in the car.  The Gester says because of the letter they are not registering EU licences at Trafico any more.  Does anyone know for sure what the devil is going on?

 

Many thanks Margaret

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20 Mar 2007 7:45 AM:

Could you be kind enough to confirm (or point to the applicable law to be able to print it) that the UK driving licence with EU logo is legal for a UK driver (now legal resident in Spain) with spanish plated car.   Our local Town Hall still INSISTS you need to either change to spanish licence or get the UK/EU one endorsed.

 

Many thanks

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