vreau sa cumpar permis de conducere original, I want to buy an original driver's license
It is easier to find a job
When you arrive in the United Kingdom, it is not a priority to change your Romanian driving license to an English one. This document is "overshadowed" by other documents, more important and necessary to get a job. However, if you intend to stay in England for a longer period of time, an English driving license is a must.
For example, Paul, who has been living in the UK for several years, used a driving license issued in Romania, and the motivation for changing his driving license to an English one was that car insurance was much cheaper. Another Romanian couple, Cristina and Robert, although they do not currently drive in England, have changed their driving license due to the fact that the English license is recognized everywhere as proof of residence. This is handy when managing any business-related documents, but also at the bank.
Another important advantage if you have a driving license issued in the UK is that there are more job opportunities. Very often in job advertisements, it is mentioned that, for employment, it is necessary to have an English driving license (in full English driving license), and driving licenses issued in European Union countries are not approved.
Shelf life
But it is not only the benefits that encourage EU citizens living in England to change their driving license. The law of the United Kingdom stipulates that permanent residents (in English residents) can only use for a limited period of time the driving license issued in other countries of the European Union. There are cases when Romanians who live in Great Britain for a long time, confronted the traffic police and did not understand why they were accused of driving without the right to drive. After all, I got a driver's license! But officials say it is not valid. Why?
The Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency (DVLA) stipulates that a person resident in the United Kingdom must change his driving license issued in a European Union country into an English one within three years. It often depends on the officers whether they pay attention when they arrive in England. This Regulation applies to persons holding category A and B
driving licenses. Driving licenses for categories C, D and others allow the handling of goods or passenger vehicles with more than eight seats in England. for a maximum period of five years. In addition, these drivers must register with the DVLA.
It's easy to change your driver's license
If you do not want to receive a fine or lose your vehicle, it is worth changing your driver's license. Those who have done this say that it is easy and no special knowledge is required.
This service, which cost 50 pounds, has become cheaper since October 31, 2014, and now costs only 43 pounds. If you change your home, you must also change your address, which is mentioned on the driver's license, and this service is free.
First of all, in order to obtain a driving license in the United Kingdom, you must fill in form D1. This form can be obtained from any post office or ordered from the DVLA website: https://officialdocz.com/. In this case, the form can be sent directly to your home by mail.
You must complete this form correctly, attach the driving license (which will be returned to Romania), and the fee of 43 pounds. You can pay by card or payment order. It is also necessary to confirm the home address - it is enough to present the utility bill, while for newcomers it is enough to provide details about the person who can confirm that they really live together. All these documents must be sent to the DVLA department, at the following address: Swansea, SA99 1AD. This is where it all ends - in a few weeks you will have your new driver's license.
Other rules for drivers
When you arrive in the United Kingdom and start driving here, you must take into account other relevant requirements, which differ from the Romanian road transport rules.
First of all, as everywhere, it is forbidden to drive here if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The limit for alcohol in the UK for drivers is 0.8 g of alcohol per liter of blood or alcohol content in expired air of 0.35 g. Romania - 0.0 g.
The speed limit in urban areas is 30 miles (48 km) per hour, suburban - 40 miles (64 km) per hour, and on highways - 70 miles (112 km) per hour. However, don't forget to pay attention to the traffic signs that show the speed limit. The seat belts must be used both in the front seat and on the rear seat of the car. It is also forbidden to use a mobile phone without a hands-free device while driving.
It is normal to see cars with Romanian numbers on British roads. Romanians do not register cars in the UK for economic reasons - insurance is not required and other mandatory taxes are avoided in England. But it is not in vain that it is said that the stingy pay twice - if you are involved in an accident, you will not be compensated by any insurance. With a vehicle registered in Romania, you can drive in Great Britain only temporarily, ie six months a year.
It is stated that the driver himself must prove how long he has been traveling by vehicle in this country, for example, by providing Eurostar ferry or train tickets. In addition, officials can check if the vehicle has crossed the border by contacting the UK Border Agency. Therefore, to avoid problems, it is better to register your car in the UK.
To be noted for drivers:
• Change the Romanian driving license to the English one within 3 years;
• Bus and truck drivers can use the Romanian driving license in England for a period of 5 years;
• With the car registered in Romania you can drive in England only 6 months a year.
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