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Photo: French police stop van carrying everything plus kitchen sink

The van also had tyres, bikes and stepladders in a net on its roof. French authorities can issue fines to drivers of overloaded vehicles

Check codes: Clarifications on UK driving licence swaps in France

A simple way of obtaining proof of entitlement to drive will be accepted and sworn translations will not be required, officials have confirmed

UK driving licence swap: 'Fed up with waiting I began French test'

One driver explains the tough process he went through to pass the French driving theory test. It comes as a UK-France driving licence deal comes into force

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How does the point system work on French driving licences?

We look at how the point system works on French driving licences, from how points are added and deducted to what to do if your licence gets lost

UK-France driving licence swap: What about on-hold 2020 applications?

Under terms of the UK-France driving licence agreement some applications submitted online last year will be honoured and others will not

Official French driving licence site now open to swap UK licences

Swaps are now possible for the first time since January 1, 2021– however not everyone is entitled to do it

UK-France driving licence swap deal has been agreed

Some details of the deal have been revealed and show that many drivers will not in fact need to exchange their licences. There are also measures for people whose UK licences have expired

Q&A: What does the UK-France driving licence deal mean for you?

British drivers with valid licences can continue to drive in France without taking a test. Here’s what you need to do depending on your situation

UK-France driving licences: 2020 swap applications on hold

Thousands of exchange applications made during the Brexit transition period must be honoured, however they are waiting for ‘specific arrangements,’ officials say. Clarification also sought on international permits

UK-France driving licence deal expected ‘very soon’ - French official

The British Embassy states it is waiting for the French to ‘implement legal changes’ before the final arrangements can be revealed

Is UK driving licence extension valid in France?

A reader has asked if Britons worried about their UK licences having expired can benefit from an extension from the DVLA

Brexit: Does IDP solve UK licence swap problem in France?

UK driving licences cannot currently be swapped for a French licence, leading to issues with legal driving for those whose UK licences are expiring; one reader asked if an International Driving Permit could help

Hopes of fast solution for UK driving licence swap in France

French officials want to reassure drivers using UK licences in France that they are confident an agreement can be found with the UK before summer and say swap applications made in 2020 will be processed as before

Is insurance valid during licence swap?

I applied to change my UK driving licence to a French one [which now has to be done in writing to a centre at the Nantes prefecture] and have been waiting months for an attestation acknowledging my application. I am now driving on an expired licence and with no attestation . Is my car insurance still valid? H.F.

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Photo: French police stop van carrying everything plus kitchen sink

Check codes: Clarifications on UK driving licence swaps in France

UK driving licence swap: 'Fed up with waiting I began French test'

How does the point system work on French driving licences?

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