TRNC Driving Licence renewal

Jovial_John


Joined: 31/01/2009
Posts: 1024

Message Posted:
22/01/2011 13:16

I have had a TRNC driving licence for 5 years. When applying I did not need to take a test - I just showed my UK licence. However, my TRNC licence is due for renewal and my old UK paper licence has literally disintegrated and I cannot renew it because I don't have a UK address any more.

1. Do I need to show my UK licence for a renewal or was that just for the first application ?

2. If so (and I cannot) then presumably I need to take a driving test instead - so how do I go about it?

Baspinar Bob


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 618

Message Posted:
22/01/2011 13:20

JJ

You dont need your UK licence once you have had a TRNC licence.

Bob.

Jovial_John


Joined: 31/01/2009
Posts: 1024

Message Posted:
22/01/2011 13:26

Thanks Bob

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
22/01/2011 14:05

If I have a UK licence do I actually need a TRNC licence? I am still on English plates so pretty sure UK licence is ok until I have Cypriot plates. However I have been told by a Cyoriot that my UK one will be fine with Cyptriot plates. Is anyone else driving with only UK licence?

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
22/01/2011 14:18

You're OK on a UK licence while you are driving a foreign plated car. If you use a TRNC reg. vehicle you must get a TRNC licence if you are staying for longer than the initial 90 day visa period. Your TRNC insurance will not cover you if you are involved in an accident if you continue to drive on a UK licence.

pc4854


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 243

Message Posted:
22/01/2011 16:20

Directions please to find the new Driving Licence Office in Girne. I know the new Tax Office but where in the building? Thanks