Do I need my physical driving license in Europe?

wuuaf · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Oct 2015 Karma :

Wonder if anyone can help...

I passed my B+E trailer test 2 weeks ago where they took my license & sent it off to add the category, I haven't received it back & am planning on going to France / Italy / Switzerland on Saturday for a week, will it be a problem if I'm stopped not having my physical license card with me?

I think I still have my bike test pass certificate somewhere, which I will probably take just incase...

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andyscooter · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 May 2009 Karma :

Yes it'sthe only way they can check you have a licence to ride

They ccan't check internet or with dvls
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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

I been twice without mine. Just dont get stopped. Very Happy

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wuuaf · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Oct 2015 Karma :

Just spoken to the DVLA, license sent yesterday should arrive tomorrow, about 5 hours after I leave for Dover. Bollocks.

Shall prepare my very sorry face.
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almostthere · Traffic Copper Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Karma :

can't you get it posted to a hotel to pick up on the way, I'm pretty sure jonny foreigner has a postal service Thumbs Up

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andyscooter · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 May 2009 Karma :

Can you notjust wait for post and get a later ferry
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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

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Marmalade · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Karma :

All docs you are required to have. like v5, licence etc should be the real thing or a certified copy, as said, if you get pulled and you don't have them, a dry raping behind a hedge will follow, either that or many euros will need to be handed over.

I did 1000 miles through France yesterday on a rush job and forgot to take my bag full of docs etc and didn't get pulled.

If you don't ride like an idiot and get yourself noticed, you'll probably be ok.

Probably.
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wuuaf · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Oct 2015 Karma :

Just arrived home - didn't get raped Thumbs Up

Dropped into the sorting office on the way to the Chunnel at 6:30 & managed to get my post before the postman left - luckily the license was there!

Only encounter was with some Italian police who helped me find my way back to the campsite after my bike snapped it's chain on the shore of Lake Como.
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