2006-10-09 11:10:51 · 24 answers · asked by LISA B 1 in Travel ➔ France ➔ Paris
yes.. if ur licence is from 1 of a european countries so yes.. just be carefull coz in france you have to stay on the left side.. (",)
2006-10-09 11:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by Terry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
First of all dont blame my english cuz 'm French. To answer you, no you can't cross any border of European Union with a driving licence. This document is OK for the police control to show that you are capable to drive a car. In theory you have no restrictions to travel all around EU but UK in out of Schengen territory (it allows people to travel freely in this area). So you'll need an ID card or a Passport if you are US citizen. It is just in case of control, usually the customs officers don't control. But if you are not lucky and they ask you, you need to show these 2 documents ortherwise they will send you back to France (in Schengen territory). The stamp on your passport (given when you arrive in France is valid for Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Andorra, Monaco, France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Vatican, San Marino, Austria, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, and Finland). They are some little exceptions for Denmark, UK, Ireland and the 10 new members from Eastern Europe
2006-10-11 05:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by JOe la Tambouille 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can travel from England to France WITH a driving licence, if u have a car, and Terry is also terribly confused about left and right. She will get u in a mess.
2006-10-09 18:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
See the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Home website:
If you wish to travel abroad you must hold a full ten-year passport, even for a day trip. Apply in good time. In the UK, you can get advice from the Identity and Passport Service website or call them on 0870 521 0410 (lines are open 24 hours a day and calls are charged at the national rate).
BECAUSE: the UK isn't part of the Schengen Agreement
Schengen Agreement: a separate agreement originally outside the EU Treaties between some member states (not the UK or Ireland) on the gradual elimination of border controls at their common frontiers. The “Schengen acquis” refers to the original agreement, concluded in Schengen, Luxembourg in 1985, and subsequent measures building on the agreement. The acquis was incorporated into the EU Treaties by the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1999. The UK and Ireland secured opt-outs to enable them to maintain their own border controls but participate in the police and judicial co-operation elements of the Schengen acquis.
2006-10-09 18:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you must be pretty small and light weight to travel on a driving licence.... how much to you weigh?
I would suggest maybe for your safety going in a vehicle rather than the licence.. i know its the cheaper option to travel light but honestly..what will you do once your there without your car?
2006-10-09 18:13:42 · answer #5 · answered by confused 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a new way to travel. You'll need a very big driving licence.
2006-10-09 18:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by m00nlight1ng 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to all the previous vaguely serious advice under eec rules you do not need a passport in theory;however if you get an awkward customs officer it could be a pain. You can drive here on a French license- and on the same side of the road as you.
2006-10-09 18:42:12 · answer #7 · answered by yellowpalma 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no! You cannot travel to any other country on a driving licence. You need a passport.
2006-10-09 18:12:56 · answer #8 · answered by english_rose10 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
as far as i know you can use your licence only in the europeanunion which france is a member.
2006-10-09 19:15:03 · answer #9 · answered by lynchpan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pretty much all of the above includin the funny ones!
You and any other driver needs full uk driving licence
uk and european cover fully comp insurance
car tax & mot valid
2006-10-09 18:32:46 · answer #10 · answered by teazyweazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋