Its not a visa. Its proof that you are insured to drive in UK.Im somewhat perplexed and concerned about this 'green card'. What is it for? Or why is it needed? I assumed the CTA looked after affairs for crossing into UK.
Its not a visa. Its proof that you are insured to drive in UK.
You've heard of Brexit, right...?Surely an insurance policy, displayed by an insurance disc and an irish registrated car would suffice, as is the case now?
You've heard of Brexit, right...?
Technically if there's no deal, the UK leaves the group of countries where the green card is not required.
So what will a green card achieve after Brexit that it has no requirement for today?
If the PSNI decide that foreign cars without it are impounded ( which they are entitled to under British law) , the card will be handy.
(No-one knows if they will do this, but they can)
Yes, they could do that and in turn reciprocal measures will be adopted by Gardai for UK registered cars. Which all adds up to inconvenience and cost.
Alternatively, given the volume of IR/UK cars that cross over the border on daily basis, it would be more efficient if Irish reg and UK reg cars simply maintain their current status of being able to travel, fully insured, north and south of the border.
This 'green card' thing sounds like a load of Brexit bureaucratic nonsense.
Alternatively, given the volume of IR/UK cars that cross over the border on daily basis, it would be more efficient if Irish reg and UK reg cars simply maintain their current status of being able to travel, fully insured, north and south of the border.
They will need to negotiate a new reciprocal agreement with the EU, and that can only start once they're out. Who know's how long that might take, and UK & Irish authorities might choose to ignore the issue while a deal is trashed out, but in the meantime the green card will be required to be 100% compliant.
that insurance companies and tax authorities automatically apply 'green card' status to all existing car tax and insurance policies registered in IRE and UK, for travel in Ireland, north and south of border.
But that can't happen without the necessary legal frameworks being in place,
Apologies if im coming across as daft here, but my understanding is that the legal framework (the international standard) was already in place?
Ok thanks, I got my head around it now (I think!).
Option 1 - Reciprocal agreement
This could form part of the WA, or subsequent trade agreement between EU and/or UK. Obviously, given the precarious political situation this does offer much confidence for drivers.
Option 2 - Insurance companies explicitly providing coverage.
This is more plausible in my opinion. A confirmation by the insurance giants Axa, Allianz, AIG etc that they will apply 'green card' cover for IR/UK reg vehicles travelling north and south should assure probably 90%+ of the market.
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