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Urgent DVLA warning to every motorist driving on holiday during August

By staff4 August 2025No Comments3 Mins Read

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has reminded motorists that they might need a specific document while travelling abroad in a car this summer

Amy Jones Lifestyle & Features Writer and Luke Chillingsworth

17:08, 04 Aug 2025

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DVLA has issued a warning during the summer holidays(Image: Getty Images)

The DVLA has issued a warning for drivers planning to travel this August, with a crucial heads-up about International Driving Permits (IDP).

Motorists looking to take the wheel while abroad are being reminded that they might need an IDP, which is a document that translates domestic driving licences for use overseas. While many EU countries don’t demand an IDP post-Brexit, there are a host of holiday hotspots where the rules still apply.

Hitting the road without an IDP could lead to fines, points on your licence, or even having your car impounded. It comes after a warning to Brit tourists planning all-inclusive holidays to Spain.

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An International Driving Permit (IDP) costs just £5.50(Image: Getty)

In a recent social media update, the DVLA advised: “If you’re hiring a car abroad, you should check with your car hire company if you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) before travelling.”

According to the GOV.UK, whether you’ll need an IDP depends on your destination and the duration of your stay, reports the Express. Authorities have clarified that UK licence holders don’t need an IDP for most EU nations, as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein.

However, depending on their destination, drivers may need one of three types of IDP: 1926, 1949, or 1968. The 1968 IDP is particularly common and might be necessary for countries including Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Denmark.

The United States might soon insist that drivers have a 1968 IDP to take the wheel. The GOV.UK has issued guidance stating: “You should check if the individual state authority says you need an IDP. If you’re hiring a car, you should check if the car hire company says you need an IDP.”

They further advise: “You may need both your driving licence and an IDP to hire a car in the US. If you have a paper UK driving licence, you must take another form of photographic ID, such as your passport. You may need to show an IDP to your insurance company if you’re involved in an accident.”

For just £5.50, motorists can get their hands on an IDP at various PayPoint locations. Once obtained, this essential document remains valid for one to three years, potentially covering multiple trips abroad.

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