Driving In The Philippines - Do Not Forget Your IDP

[jake]

I used to hold a British driving license, however renewing it as a non UK resident is against the law
So, when i hire a car in the UK or any other country i have to use my Philippine license. Usually ends up with me having to send them a copy of the DVLA rules.
Seems daft that the country where i sat my test and still hold citizenship, will no longer issue me a license unless i am resident.

Read this the other day about the new rules regarding driving licenses in the UK. Looks like it will be fun if you plan to hire a car this summer.

http://www.theguardian.com/money/201...rless-car-hire

[Trefor]

I used to hold a British driving license, however renewing it as a non UK resident is against the law
So, when i hire a car in the UK or any other country i have to use my Philippine license. Usually ends up with me having to send them a copy of the DVLA rules.
Seems daft that the country where i sat my test and still hold citizenship, will no longer issue me a license unless i am resident.

Read this the other day about the new rules regarding driving licenses in the UK. Looks like it will be fun if you plan to hire a car this summer.

http://www.theguardian.com/money/201...rless-car-hire

Rubbish alarmism. We rented in Spain at Christmas, not needed. I have never ever needed my paper counterpart outside the UK. It has sat in my laptop bag 'just in case' and never sees the light of day.