The British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, has been extremely vocal keeping expats updated on negotiations between the UK and Spanish government and in his latest update, the ambassador hinted that an agreement will be reached by the end of this month and that all British residents will be back on the road by August. British expats with a UK licence currently have to take a driving test in Spanish if they want to get back on the roads in Spain.
Expats did have a chance to exchange their licence for a Spanish one during the Brexit transition period but some missed the deadline.
Elliott added: “The good news is that the UK and Spain are in agreement on the core issues that have been problematic and we’re now very close to finalising the actual text of the agreement. Once that’s happened there are various legal clearances, language checks and final political approvals that we and the Spanish need to go through.
“The processes are not entirely in UK hands, which is partly why I can’t be more definitive and I can’t make promises.
“But our best estimate is that we’re looking at a date of having you back on the road around the end of July.”
This would mean the expats would have been unable to drive for three months if they get the right back at the end of July.
British tourists can still drive in Spain for up to 90 days post-Brexit if they aren’t residents of Spain.
Their car must show a UK sticker not a GB sticker and GB stickers must be covered up if they are on the car.
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You all migrants from UK should follow the rules here. Otherwise you all can go Rwanda and drive there.
@stan It's shocking, innit? They all think it's perfectly ok to drive on the wrong side of the road. And even the police do it. Bloody third world countries.
Here's a better idea. Unless it is imperative for you to drive amongst the boy and girl racers here. Do not bother. Avoid crashing and serious injury. Use Buses Taxis Trains etc.
deadlines are there for a reason - not to be missed
Hey, here's a novel idea ... How about getting a driving licence issued in your country of residence? That way, you'd actually be driving legally.