This might be worth a read for Travellers to Europe which Brexit will change if it happens now - Dave
Here's everything you need to know about driving abroad post-Brexit. Do you often drive your own car abroad for holidays or work? If so, there's a lot changing around the rules you'll need to know and documentation you have to carry once the UK's divorce from the EU is finalised.
Wev'e been there before but for emissions. I have taken driving tests twice in Germany and that was in the RAF. Both required a multiple country vote for Joe theory paper and the first a physical proficiency test (Trucks/L.Rovers) when I didn't have a UK Licence. Second go was when I had a UK licence, so that document was obviously acceptable to all of Europe then (1970's and on).
Green card and passport...old hat stuff. I'm waiting for a blue passport anyway.
My UK insurance for Fully Comp includes Europe cover now....think thats default?
Emissions.....dunno really. Its the kind of thing that puts me off Europe.
Anyway, if the EU wants to create more problems my guess is we won't?
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Calnorth, I posted this just to bring these points to the attention of Members that possibly do not have the time to read such articles due to work. It is highly possible many have booked their trips / holidays which includes travelling to the EU or through it after some sort of Brexit decision - Dave
It appears you know it, but the point is Green Cards might well be back, 27 Mio Medical Insurance Cards EHIC are in question, International Drivers Licenses, Passports EU or Blue are all being mentioned and IMHO need to be checked out before travelling but all depends on how this Brexit Plan goes “Deal” or “No Deal”.
Regarding your “German” License it still looks to be valid
UK government advice in link. It would appear that as well as all the other things some number plates will be illegal and if you have an accident in Europe you will be on your own in trying to sort it out.
Nick, good that you read this and dug in, it looks like a little more Organisation is required. This Government Data ain’t bad, us “Brits” in Berlin are getting regular updates on the Brexit changes and there is a lot to read and keep up with, but worthwhile - Dave
1. No Deal: We follow current EU driving regs for non EU visitors/residents
2. Deals Various: Continue as normal EU membership...for driving
And there needs to be a good time period for ex EU folk to catch up with systems that can't cope.
My son is conducting his annual pilgrimage to Le Mans and on to Bavaria in May-ish. Along with a bunch of english/dutch loonies in muscle cars. I'll see what he's doing about this mess now.
I never had a Führerschein...just a British Forces Driving Licence (BFDL) and latterly a UK licence and BFDL. Those were good for most European countries although were risky as were only in English. German insurance companies accepted those docs.
A lot is made of whether the UK gets "a deal" or not. This however solves nothing as it is only the key to unlocking the transition period. Whatever happens in the next 5 weeks, if we get "a deal" it will have bearing on the final requirements for UK drivers on the continent.
License it still looks to be valid 
