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OopsI suspect the comment was somewhat tongue in cheek.....
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OopsI suspect the comment was somewhat tongue in cheek.....
Be better if thecfrenchvactually did what EU rules state ,rather than what there own laws state, which in no way have preference unless they bestow greater benefits to the citizen than EU ones do.It's good to highlight it as a possible issue but I really can't see how anyone moving to another country can pick which laws they would like changed. I think the bloke in the article would be better trying to cancel the order or get one less than 3500.
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But did they include the C1? No, didn't think so, mine neither.He wanted a French licence but won't abide by French laws?
Should have checked first. I double checked everything when I got my Spanish licence.
Yup. Got everything OKBut did they include the C1? No, didn't think so, mine neither.
Well I'm happy for you. I exchanged my licence 200 years ago and the C1 was not included. I had no idea, as I was 21 and had no intention of driving trucks. Now, after all these years I realise I need it because 3.500kg is just not possible in any modern motorhome. However, as the European law has changed and been ratified by the European Government (??) class B will now allow up to 4.250kg. This amendment will enter law at the beginning of 2025 here in Spain. My other option is to exchange my Spanish licence for a British one, as they have assured me that all entitlements will be respected.Yup. Got everything OK![]()
The EU rules state.Be better if thecfrenchvactually did what EU rules state ,rather than what there own laws state, which in no way have preference unless they bestow greater benefits to the citizen than EU ones do.
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Really? I did mine in Spain and it is perfectly valid in the UK.I didn't even have to leave the UK to be disadvantaged. When we left the UK my European pilots licence (LAPL) was downgraded to a UK-only one :-(
... My other option is to exchange my Spanish licence for a British one, as they have assured me that all entitlements will be respected.
Apparently, if I have a valid UK address. I will use my son's address as he lives in Northern Ireland. We'll see, if it comes to that.Are you allowed to do this if you're Spanish resident?
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Yes absolutely, I have lived in Spain for 43 years already and play by their rules. However, if you can get an entitlement to a C1 on you license without paying €3.000 I think most people would at least try.If you live in another country you play by their rules. Surely it would be easier to just take the driving test and get the required category on his license than entering into protracted legal battles which are never easy in your own country let alone a foreign one and of course never cheap regardless of country. Anything legal comes at a heavy price and no guarantees.
I don't think it's just the cost it's the time taken learning enough Spanish and prospect of possibly failing the testYes absolutely, I have lived in Spain for 43 years already and play by their rules. However, if you can get an entitlement to a C1 on you license without paying €3.000 I think most people would at least try.
Well for some that may be true, but I speak fluent Spanish.I don't think it's just the cost it's the time taken learning enough Spanish and prospect of possibly failing the test
I can never understand people who move to another country and don't seem to make any effort to learn the language the same with people who come to the UK I actually think catering for other languages reduces the incentive to learn the language in the country you move toWell for some that may be true, but I speak fluent Spanish.
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You changed your uk license to a Polish one, the rules on exchanging a non EU licence for a Polish licence are based on whatever agreement the uk has with Poland likewise the uk and france and has nothing to do with the EU rules of inter EU country exchanges.I do not know how you presumed to know when I acquired my Polish Licence, but you are wrong as it was issued 04.02.2021, so after Brexit and even after the end of the Withdrawal Agreement on 31.12.2020.
I can never understand people who move to another country and don't seem to make any effort to learn the language the same with people who come to the UK I actually think catering for other languages reduces the incentive to learn the language in the country you move to
You could probably exchange for a Polish license then exchange that for a French one although moving country a couple of times would be a tad inconvenient!You changed your uk license to a Polish one, the rules on exchanging a non EU licence for a Polish licence are based on whatever agreement the uk has with Poland likewise the uk and france and has nothing to do with the EU rules of inter EU country exchanges.
In which case I think it's not the responsibility of the country you move to to cater for your lack of the local language as you have decided to move there. Neither is it reasonable to expect them to alter their driving licence laws to cater for you.For some, it's not a choice. I have certain memory problems and find languages difficult. Added to that, I cannot guarantee that I'll live in France for ever. I may move back to the US, or to Spain, or to Malta etc. It would be impossible to learn a new language in each new country.
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In which case I think it's not the responsibility of the country you move to to cater for your lack of the local language as you have decided to move there. Neither is it reasonable to expect them to alter their driving licence laws to cater for you.
I suspect quite likely someone who thought he could do as he liked and any other country would allow it so the opposite persuasion!I wonder which way he voted, I would imagine if he had been a remainer, he would have blamed the people who voted to leave as much as the french authoritys.![]()
I can also ride a 125 on my french license, But I wouldn't expect to be able to keep it if I went back to the UK.If it's their rules then they apply.
A French person can ride a moped at 14 but they can't in the U.K..............................
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But I think in the way you are expecting to be quite likely an itinerant immigrant you are unusual. I really meant I couldn't understand why people who move say to Spain quite often seem to make no real effort to learn the language despite it being as far as they are aware a permanent move.I don't expect them to alter any laws for me!!! That wasn't my point at all.
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