In 2014 i became a Canadian Permanent Resident and also switched my full UK driving license for a full Ontario license. I am visiting the UK later this year and renting a car, so wondering what documentation i need for my situation to be able to pick up the car?
When I switched my UK license for a Canadian one, did that theoretically destroy my UK license and history? If this is the case do i need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive when i get there? If i dont need an IDP do i need to prove to the rental company that i am competently able to drive in the UK? Are they able to look me up on the DVLA system?
The only proof i have of my UK driving history is a PDF from DVLA stating that i have a clean record alongside all the information of my UK driving license back from when i switched to an Ontario license.
Apologies for all the questions but this is a relative grey area for me and has created a whole bunch of questions, thanks!
When I switched my UK license for a Canadian one, did that theoretically destroy my UK license and history? If this is the case do i need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive when i get there? If i dont need an IDP do i need to prove to the rental company that i am competently able to drive in the UK? Are they able to look me up on the DVLA system?
The only proof i have of my UK driving history is a PDF from DVLA stating that i have a clean record alongside all the information of my UK driving license back from when i switched to an Ontario license.
Apologies for all the questions but this is a relative grey area for me and has created a whole bunch of questions, thanks!