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Fri-05-11-2021, 11:39 AM
That sounds like a pretty typical insurance tale, I'm afraid.
Since the UK pulled up its anchor and sailed away from Europe things have certainly got more difficult.
One thing worth bearing in mind is that only a resident can own a vehicle and purchase valid insurance.
Thus if you are a UK resident, your vehicle must be registered in and subject to all roadworthiness requirements of the UK, and you must hold UK-based insurance.
if you are a French resident, your vehicle must be registered in and subject to all roadworthiness requirements of the UK, including French-based insurance for the vehicle.
No ifs or buts, that's apparently the law. I know in the past a certain leniency was applied but nowadays if you are a French resident and are stopped by les flics they will insist you are legal according to French law.
If you're a UK resident then of course it's still legal to drive a fully legal UK car in France as long as you are within the 90 days in 180 stay period or hold an appropriate visa. The UK insurance companies, however, are a different matter entirely.
Good luck is probably the most helpful thing I can say!
Brian
Since the UK pulled up its anchor and sailed away from Europe things have certainly got more difficult.
One thing worth bearing in mind is that only a resident can own a vehicle and purchase valid insurance.
Thus if you are a UK resident, your vehicle must be registered in and subject to all roadworthiness requirements of the UK, and you must hold UK-based insurance.
if you are a French resident, your vehicle must be registered in and subject to all roadworthiness requirements of the UK, including French-based insurance for the vehicle.
No ifs or buts, that's apparently the law. I know in the past a certain leniency was applied but nowadays if you are a French resident and are stopped by les flics they will insist you are legal according to French law.
If you're a UK resident then of course it's still legal to drive a fully legal UK car in France as long as you are within the 90 days in 180 stay period or hold an appropriate visa. The UK insurance companies, however, are a different matter entirely.
Good luck is probably the most helpful thing I can say!
Brian