All UK licence holders would have to exchange their licences, but they had a year to do it. However UK authorities later confirmed that the ongoing delay was was indeed down to the lack of a reciprocal agreement. “In the meantime, valid UK licences will continue to be recognised in France until the end of 2021”. READ ALSO Four years and €1,600 – What foreigners should know about taking the French driving testThis is just the latest twist in the long and complicated saga of UK driving licences. The swap rules affect only UK licence-holders living in France, British tourists and visitors can continue to drive on a UK licence and do not need an International Driver’s Permit.

Source: The Local June 11, 2021 06:45 UTC