Driving In Scotland -Foreign Licence
Visitors If you hold a valid community licence and are visiting Great Britain (GB), you can drive any vehicle if your licence is valid. The appropriate full entitlement for the vehicle you wish to drive must be shown on your licence.Residents If you have a valid community licence, this will authorise you to drive in GB for the period set out below. Provided your licence remains valid you may drive in GB: Car, motorcycle driving licence holders (ordinary driving licence): until aged 70 or for three years after becoming resident, whichever is the longer period Lorry, minibus, bus driving licence holders (vocational driving licence): until aged 45 or for five years after becoming resident, whichever is the longer periodif you are aged over 45 (but under 65) until your 66th birthday or for five years after becoming resident, whichever is the shorter periodif you are aged 65 or over for 12 months after becoming resident In order to continue driving after these periods, you must get a British driving licence.Non EU Members can drive in the UK on their licence for a period of 12 months from entry to the UK. This is a complex area of the law and if you have been charged with driving without the appropriate driving licence you should call us on 0800 612 9597.We will be happy to provide you with a FREE initial case consultation if your case is in Scotland(Many thanks to DVLA for the above information from their website)