2007-08-13 01:42:15 · 10 answers · asked by singsue 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
You can drive any small vehicle eg cars and or motorcycles, shown on your driving licence, for a period of 12 months from the date that you last entered the country, as long as it remains full and valid. This is if you are just on holiday or here briefly on work.
Singapore is considered by the DVLA as a 'designated' country. So if you become a permanant resident here (you need a permanant uk address to get a UK driving licence)
you have 5 years from the date that you are granted residency to exchange your licence.
Here, read it for yourself.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/DrivingInGbOnAForeignLicence/index.htm
Basically your can drive any type of car you are entitled to drive in Singapore for 12 months from the date you entered the UK.
You can also exchange any licence without haveing to take any tests if you are allowed to live here.
2007-08-13 02:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by futuretopgun101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Under International law your domestic driving license is valid in most developed countries if you plan a short stay in the UK. However, you should be cautious if you intend to settle in the UK permanently. Generally speaking a stay of more than 3 months requires you to apply for a local drivers license. In other words, driving in the UK on your Singaporean licence is acceptable as a visitor but not as a permanent resident.
If in doubt consult your local police in the UK to ensure you are not breaching UK laws. But if you are popping in for a holiday your Singaporean license is completely valid (you should apply for an international license in Singapore at a local motor registry which will be recognised by UK Transport Police)
2007-08-13 02:07:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mathew B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can drive here on that licence for a limited period as a new resident-I think it's a year. After that you must either exchange it (if DVLA allow it from that country) or get a provisonal licence and take a UK driving test. The full details are in booklet D100, available from main Post Offices.
2007-08-13 01:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to check with the state you are going to. There are different rules for different states. In Maryland: an Out-of-Country license must be accompanied by an International license... In Alaska, they just don't care. You are welcome to use your valid non-commercial out-of-state / country license to drive in Alaska, provided you are at least 16 years of age.
2016-05-21 05:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not completely sure but I think that it is valid up to a year then you have to take the theory tests and the practical driving test in the UK if you want to continue driving after this expires. Phone up the DVLA, they will let you know: 0870 240 0010 or email them http://www.dvla.gov.uk/contactus/vehicles_enquires.aspx
2007-08-13 01:54:52 · answer #5 · answered by ft4 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK as a short term visitor, but not as a resident
2007-08-15 01:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes for your first twelve months residency and only the first twelve months residency
2007-08-13 02:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because your tests are different and supposidly easier, it has to be europian like someone said.
2007-08-13 01:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it has to be a european union one
2007-08-13 01:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by Emma B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-08-13 01:45:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋