Driving licence deal offers relief for Britons living in France

Agreement reached over recognition of UK licences issued before 2021 and ‘certificate of exchange’ system

French and UK authorities have reached agreement on the recognition of British driving licences in France, removing a major source of post-Brexit concern for thousands of UK nationals who feared being left without a valid licence.

Paris announced late last year that although short-term visitors could continue to use British licences after the Brexit transition period, residents would need to apply to exchange theirs for a French one before 31 December 2021, or take a French test.

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