{"id":655,"date":"2014-08-01T19:46:14","date_gmt":"2014-08-01T19:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?p=655"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T19:51:21","slug":"uk-driving-bans-apply-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorytestcentres.co.uk\/blog\/uk-driving-bans-apply-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Driving Bans, Do They Apply Abroad?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"driving-ban-abroad\"<\/a>Book Theory Test Today<\/em><\/strong> responds to confusion over UK driving bans and driving overseas.<\/em><\/p>\n

There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a common misconception among UK drivers that driving bans inflicted here in Britain do not apply overseas. However, this could not be further from the truth. Granted, overseas driving is not a common theory test<\/strong> question, nor are you taught the rules of foreign roads when taking your practical driving lessons.<\/p>\n

Recently, Book Theory Test Today<\/strong> published a blog revealing that the number of learner drivers receiving fines and being banned from driving, before even passing a theory test<\/strong> or practical exam, was on the increase.<\/p>\n

To \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcescape\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 such bans, a number of learner drivers have ventured abroad to pass both a theory test<\/strong> and practical exam, only to discover that the UK restrictions prevent them from doing so.<\/p>\n

A recent article published by the Daily Telegraph (18 July 2014) backs up the assertion of Book Theory Test Today,<\/strong> stating that \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcyou cannot legally drive in Europe if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re prohibited from driving in the UK, even if using your own car.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today<\/strong> says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Should you be stopped by police on the continent you will be required to provide both the photo-card and paper counterpart of your driving licence.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

What if I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t use my own car?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today<\/strong> says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Learners with driving bans who go abroad think that hiring a car will help them keep their UK driving ban a secret. However, what most people don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know is that car hire companies abroad can access DVSA records for a fee and check out your status.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most continental car hire companies frown upon banned drivers and a majority will not allow you even to hire a car for anywhere between three & five years if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re banned for any of the following:<\/p>\n