International Drivers Licence

Hi Derrick,

Firstly welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll get lots of good info from here

You have said that you have a New Zealand car licence - I think I am correct in saying that you will have to apply to the New Zealand AA for your International Driving Licence (IDL) (link here>> http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/licensing/idp.html )

I have also copied this link >>>>> http://www.rac.co.uk/know-how/going-on-a-journey/driving-abroad/international-driving-permit.htm for you to have a look at. If you do not hold a full UK licence then you will not be able to obtain an IDL through UK sources.

Sorry I cannot be of any help regarding weights etc but you might be restricted to the weights as designated on an IDL obtained through New Zealand resources anyway? :? :roll:

Cheers

Chris

Derrick: If you are buying in Europe, watch out for the great insurance catch - it's extremely difficult to get insurance if you are not a permanent resident of the EU. There are ways round it, but it will take time to research and organise.

For more information, look for post 601467, or search for Elva or "Australia insurance". We live in Sydney but have a motorhome in the UK to which we will be returning next week (hurray!) for another four months continental touring.

Incidentally, we have driven many thousands of kilometres in western and eastern Europe over the last 40 years, in cars we have either owned or rented (including two years so far in the motorhome), and have never ever been asked for the IDL that we carry anyway! As others have said, you would get it from the NZAA. It's actually an FIA document.

Michael.

Thanks Michael,

We are probably being a little cautious with regards to the driving licence. However we also do not want to be stuck at some boarder not having the correct licence.

We plan to purchase a vehicle this week and then organize the various extras and insurances ready for an end of June adventure.

Thanks for the insurance warning, I'll get onto this quickly.

Do you have a bank account in Europe? if yes then which bank and are they reccommended?

Thanks Derrick