Can I hire a scooter in Spain on a UK provisional license?
I hold a UK provisional drivers licence.
Will I still be able to hire a scooter in San Antonio, Ibiza?
spain uk-citizens driving-licenses
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I hold a UK provisional drivers licence.
Will I still be able to hire a scooter in San Antonio, Ibiza?
spain uk-citizens driving-licenses
edited Oct 15 '16 at 14:22
JonathanReez♦
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asked Jul 20 '16 at 8:26
M andersonM anderson
3912
+1, wonderful question! Please add if you are travelling on a British passport to Ibiza.
– Gayot Fow
Jul 20 '16 at 15:37
2
Have you completed the CBT in the UK?
– vclaw
Jul 20 '16 at 22:36
add a comment |
I hold a UK provisional drivers licence.
Will I still be able to hire a scooter in San Antonio, Ibiza?
spain uk-citizens driving-licenses
edited Oct 15 '16 at 14:22
JonathanReez♦
49.6k41237508
asked Jul 20 '16 at 8:26
M andersonM anderson
3912
I hold a UK provisional drivers licence.
Will I still be able to hire a scooter in San Antonio, Ibiza?
spain uk-citizens driving-licenses
spain uk-citizens driving-licenses
edited Oct 15 '16 at 14:22
JonathanReez♦
49.6k41237508
asked Jul 20 '16 at 8:26
M andersonM anderson
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edited Oct 15 '16 at 14:22
JonathanReez♦
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asked Jul 20 '16 at 8:26
M andersonM anderson
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edited Oct 15 '16 at 14:22
JonathanReez♦
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edited Oct 15 '16 at 14:22
JonathanReez♦
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edited Oct 15 '16 at 14:22
JonathanReez♦
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49.6k41237508
asked Jul 20 '16 at 8:26
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asked Jul 20 '16 at 8:26
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asked Jul 20 '16 at 8:26
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3912
+1, wonderful question! Please add if you are travelling on a British passport to Ibiza.
– Gayot Fow
Jul 20 '16 at 15:37
2
Have you completed the CBT in the UK?
– vclaw
Jul 20 '16 at 22:36
add a comment |
+1, wonderful question! Please add if you are travelling on a British passport to Ibiza.
– Gayot Fow
Jul 20 '16 at 15:37
2
Have you completed the CBT in the UK?
– vclaw
Jul 20 '16 at 22:36
+1, wonderful question! Please add if you are travelling on a British passport to Ibiza.
– Gayot Fow
Jul 20 '16 at 15:37
+1, wonderful question! Please add if you are travelling on a British passport to Ibiza.
– Gayot Fow
Jul 20 '16 at 15:37
2
2
Have you completed the CBT in the UK?
– vclaw
Jul 20 '16 at 22:36
Have you completed the CBT in the UK?
– vclaw
Jul 20 '16 at 22:36
add a comment |
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To drive a vehicle in Spain you need a valid driving license and if your license is not in Spanish or English an international drivers permit. To rent a vehicle you must be allowed to drive it.
A provisional license allows you to learn how to drive under restrictions. For example, you can only drive a car with an instructor next to you and you can not go on motorways. These restrictions show quite clearly this is not a valid drivers license and you can not use it to drive outside of the UK, let alone rent a vehicle.
See https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/overview for all the rules
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered Oct 20 '16 at 14:17
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
4,23742356
Some countries don't care if the license is 'provisional' or not, e.g. the US.
– JonathanReez♦
Oct 21 '16 at 11:46
@JonathanReez true, but that seems to be more the exception than the rule
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 21 '16 at 15:05
1
The "only drive with an instructor next to you" restriction only applies to cars (in the UK at least). For 2-wheelers (motorbikes, or scooters like the OP wants), once you've passed the CBT you're free to roam on your own (with restrictions on speed/power/passengers/etc) as a learner
– Gagravarr
Oct 22 '16 at 7:33
@Gagravarr edited that in :)
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 22 '16 at 12:52
add a comment |
Not knowing how UK provisional driver's liscense, you can rent a moped with the Spanish provisional Tourism vehicle (B-type) driving liscense.
you can always email this company ( the cheapest i've found) that have mopeds from 20€/day and ask them.
http://www.turborentacar.com/en/
answered Oct 21 '16 at 11:26
CptEricCptEric
1,620517
What is the Spanish provisional B license?
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:41
The Green or White card before you get your liscense mailed.
– CptEric
Oct 22 '16 at 14:42
Ok. But that's a different concept. The British one is a learner's license, not a temporary replacement for a full license as the Spanish document.
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:44
hmm as i said i don't have knowledge on how the english liscense works, so the best would be to directly ask the company that rents the car / scooter. i've seen brittish cars ( yellow plate with UK blue) and a learner's "L" on the rear on salou and similar beach destinations.
– CptEric
Oct 24 '16 at 7:10
add a comment |
As far as I know the provisional licence is only valid in the UK, but check on gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/overview
and if you're still uncertain you can call the DVLA
edited Oct 20 '16 at 13:28
blackbird
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answered Oct 20 '16 at 13:15
Sela YairSela Yair
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@pnuts but the licence is issued in the UK and they should list that provisional licence is only valid in the UK if you check with them.
– Sela Yair
Oct 25 '16 at 8:08
add a comment |
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To drive a vehicle in Spain you need a valid driving license and if your license is not in Spanish or English an international drivers permit. To rent a vehicle you must be allowed to drive it.
A provisional license allows you to learn how to drive under restrictions. For example, you can only drive a car with an instructor next to you and you can not go on motorways. These restrictions show quite clearly this is not a valid drivers license and you can not use it to drive outside of the UK, let alone rent a vehicle.
See https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/overview for all the rules
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
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answered Oct 20 '16 at 14:17
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
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Some countries don't care if the license is 'provisional' or not, e.g. the US.
– JonathanReez♦
Oct 21 '16 at 11:46
@JonathanReez true, but that seems to be more the exception than the rule
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 21 '16 at 15:05
1
The "only drive with an instructor next to you" restriction only applies to cars (in the UK at least). For 2-wheelers (motorbikes, or scooters like the OP wants), once you've passed the CBT you're free to roam on your own (with restrictions on speed/power/passengers/etc) as a learner
– Gagravarr
Oct 22 '16 at 7:33
@Gagravarr edited that in :)
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 22 '16 at 12:52
add a comment |
To drive a vehicle in Spain you need a valid driving license and if your license is not in Spanish or English an international drivers permit. To rent a vehicle you must be allowed to drive it.
A provisional license allows you to learn how to drive under restrictions. For example, you can only drive a car with an instructor next to you and you can not go on motorways. These restrictions show quite clearly this is not a valid drivers license and you can not use it to drive outside of the UK, let alone rent a vehicle.
See https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/overview for all the rules
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered Oct 20 '16 at 14:17
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
4,23742356
Some countries don't care if the license is 'provisional' or not, e.g. the US.
– JonathanReez♦
Oct 21 '16 at 11:46
@JonathanReez true, but that seems to be more the exception than the rule
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 21 '16 at 15:05
1
The "only drive with an instructor next to you" restriction only applies to cars (in the UK at least). For 2-wheelers (motorbikes, or scooters like the OP wants), once you've passed the CBT you're free to roam on your own (with restrictions on speed/power/passengers/etc) as a learner
– Gagravarr
Oct 22 '16 at 7:33
@Gagravarr edited that in :)
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 22 '16 at 12:52
add a comment |
To drive a vehicle in Spain you need a valid driving license and if your license is not in Spanish or English an international drivers permit. To rent a vehicle you must be allowed to drive it.
A provisional license allows you to learn how to drive under restrictions. For example, you can only drive a car with an instructor next to you and you can not go on motorways. These restrictions show quite clearly this is not a valid drivers license and you can not use it to drive outside of the UK, let alone rent a vehicle.
See https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/overview for all the rules
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered Oct 20 '16 at 14:17
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
4,23742356
To drive a vehicle in Spain you need a valid driving license and if your license is not in Spanish or English an international drivers permit. To rent a vehicle you must be allowed to drive it.
A provisional license allows you to learn how to drive under restrictions. For example, you can only drive a car with an instructor next to you and you can not go on motorways. These restrictions show quite clearly this is not a valid drivers license and you can not use it to drive outside of the UK, let alone rent a vehicle.
See https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive/overview for all the rules
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered Oct 20 '16 at 14:17
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
4,23742356
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
1
answered Oct 20 '16 at 14:17
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
4,23742356
answered Oct 20 '16 at 14:17
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
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answered Oct 20 '16 at 14:17
Belle-SophieBelle-Sophie
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4,23742356
Some countries don't care if the license is 'provisional' or not, e.g. the US.
– JonathanReez♦
Oct 21 '16 at 11:46
@JonathanReez true, but that seems to be more the exception than the rule
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 21 '16 at 15:05
1
The "only drive with an instructor next to you" restriction only applies to cars (in the UK at least). For 2-wheelers (motorbikes, or scooters like the OP wants), once you've passed the CBT you're free to roam on your own (with restrictions on speed/power/passengers/etc) as a learner
– Gagravarr
Oct 22 '16 at 7:33
@Gagravarr edited that in :)
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 22 '16 at 12:52
add a comment |
Some countries don't care if the license is 'provisional' or not, e.g. the US.
– JonathanReez♦
Oct 21 '16 at 11:46
@JonathanReez true, but that seems to be more the exception than the rule
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 21 '16 at 15:05
1
The "only drive with an instructor next to you" restriction only applies to cars (in the UK at least). For 2-wheelers (motorbikes, or scooters like the OP wants), once you've passed the CBT you're free to roam on your own (with restrictions on speed/power/passengers/etc) as a learner
– Gagravarr
Oct 22 '16 at 7:33
@Gagravarr edited that in :)
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 22 '16 at 12:52
Some countries don't care if the license is 'provisional' or not, e.g. the US.
– JonathanReez♦
Oct 21 '16 at 11:46
Some countries don't care if the license is 'provisional' or not, e.g. the US.
– JonathanReez♦
Oct 21 '16 at 11:46
@JonathanReez true, but that seems to be more the exception than the rule
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 21 '16 at 15:05
@JonathanReez true, but that seems to be more the exception than the rule
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 21 '16 at 15:05
1
1
The "only drive with an instructor next to you" restriction only applies to cars (in the UK at least). For 2-wheelers (motorbikes, or scooters like the OP wants), once you've passed the CBT you're free to roam on your own (with restrictions on speed/power/passengers/etc) as a learner
– Gagravarr
Oct 22 '16 at 7:33
The "only drive with an instructor next to you" restriction only applies to cars (in the UK at least). For 2-wheelers (motorbikes, or scooters like the OP wants), once you've passed the CBT you're free to roam on your own (with restrictions on speed/power/passengers/etc) as a learner
– Gagravarr
Oct 22 '16 at 7:33
@Gagravarr edited that in :)
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 22 '16 at 12:52
@Gagravarr edited that in :)
– Belle-Sophie
Oct 22 '16 at 12:52
add a comment |
Not knowing how UK provisional driver's liscense, you can rent a moped with the Spanish provisional Tourism vehicle (B-type) driving liscense.
you can always email this company ( the cheapest i've found) that have mopeds from 20€/day and ask them.
http://www.turborentacar.com/en/
answered Oct 21 '16 at 11:26
CptEricCptEric
1,620517
What is the Spanish provisional B license?
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:41
The Green or White card before you get your liscense mailed.
– CptEric
Oct 22 '16 at 14:42
Ok. But that's a different concept. The British one is a learner's license, not a temporary replacement for a full license as the Spanish document.
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:44
hmm as i said i don't have knowledge on how the english liscense works, so the best would be to directly ask the company that rents the car / scooter. i've seen brittish cars ( yellow plate with UK blue) and a learner's "L" on the rear on salou and similar beach destinations.
– CptEric
Oct 24 '16 at 7:10
add a comment |
Not knowing how UK provisional driver's liscense, you can rent a moped with the Spanish provisional Tourism vehicle (B-type) driving liscense.
you can always email this company ( the cheapest i've found) that have mopeds from 20€/day and ask them.
http://www.turborentacar.com/en/
answered Oct 21 '16 at 11:26
CptEricCptEric
1,620517
What is the Spanish provisional B license?
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:41
The Green or White card before you get your liscense mailed.
– CptEric
Oct 22 '16 at 14:42
Ok. But that's a different concept. The British one is a learner's license, not a temporary replacement for a full license as the Spanish document.
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:44
hmm as i said i don't have knowledge on how the english liscense works, so the best would be to directly ask the company that rents the car / scooter. i've seen brittish cars ( yellow plate with UK blue) and a learner's "L" on the rear on salou and similar beach destinations.
– CptEric
Oct 24 '16 at 7:10
add a comment |
Not knowing how UK provisional driver's liscense, you can rent a moped with the Spanish provisional Tourism vehicle (B-type) driving liscense.
you can always email this company ( the cheapest i've found) that have mopeds from 20€/day and ask them.
http://www.turborentacar.com/en/
answered Oct 21 '16 at 11:26
CptEricCptEric
1,620517
Not knowing how UK provisional driver's liscense, you can rent a moped with the Spanish provisional Tourism vehicle (B-type) driving liscense.
you can always email this company ( the cheapest i've found) that have mopeds from 20€/day and ask them.
http://www.turborentacar.com/en/
answered Oct 21 '16 at 11:26
CptEricCptEric
1,620517
answered Oct 21 '16 at 11:26
CptEricCptEric
1,620517
answered Oct 21 '16 at 11:26
CptEricCptEric
1,620517
answered Oct 21 '16 at 11:26
CptEricCptEric
1,620517
1,620517
What is the Spanish provisional B license?
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:41
The Green or White card before you get your liscense mailed.
– CptEric
Oct 22 '16 at 14:42
Ok. But that's a different concept. The British one is a learner's license, not a temporary replacement for a full license as the Spanish document.
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:44
hmm as i said i don't have knowledge on how the english liscense works, so the best would be to directly ask the company that rents the car / scooter. i've seen brittish cars ( yellow plate with UK blue) and a learner's "L" on the rear on salou and similar beach destinations.
– CptEric
Oct 24 '16 at 7:10
add a comment |
What is the Spanish provisional B license?
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:41
The Green or White card before you get your liscense mailed.
– CptEric
Oct 22 '16 at 14:42
Ok. But that's a different concept. The British one is a learner's license, not a temporary replacement for a full license as the Spanish document.
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:44
hmm as i said i don't have knowledge on how the english liscense works, so the best would be to directly ask the company that rents the car / scooter. i've seen brittish cars ( yellow plate with UK blue) and a learner's "L" on the rear on salou and similar beach destinations.
– CptEric
Oct 24 '16 at 7:10
What is the Spanish provisional B license?
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:41
What is the Spanish provisional B license?
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:41
The Green or White card before you get your liscense mailed.
– CptEric
Oct 22 '16 at 14:42
The Green or White card before you get your liscense mailed.
– CptEric
Oct 22 '16 at 14:42
Ok. But that's a different concept. The British one is a learner's license, not a temporary replacement for a full license as the Spanish document.
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:44
Ok. But that's a different concept. The British one is a learner's license, not a temporary replacement for a full license as the Spanish document.
– Diego Sánchez
Oct 22 '16 at 14:44
hmm as i said i don't have knowledge on how the english liscense works, so the best would be to directly ask the company that rents the car / scooter. i've seen brittish cars ( yellow plate with UK blue) and a learner's "L" on the rear on salou and similar beach destinations.
– CptEric
Oct 24 '16 at 7:10
hmm as i said i don't have knowledge on how the english liscense works, so the best would be to directly ask the company that rents the car / scooter. i've seen brittish cars ( yellow plate with UK blue) and a learner's "L" on the rear on salou and similar beach destinations.
– CptEric
Oct 24 '16 at 7:10
add a comment |
As far as I know the provisional licence is only valid in the UK, but check on gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/overview
and if you're still uncertain you can call the DVLA
edited Oct 20 '16 at 13:28
blackbird
13.8k741107
answered Oct 20 '16 at 13:15
Sela YairSela Yair
1366
@pnuts but the licence is issued in the UK and they should list that provisional licence is only valid in the UK if you check with them.
– Sela Yair
Oct 25 '16 at 8:08
add a comment |
As far as I know the provisional licence is only valid in the UK, but check on gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/overview
and if you're still uncertain you can call the DVLA
edited Oct 20 '16 at 13:28
blackbird
13.8k741107
answered Oct 20 '16 at 13:15
Sela YairSela Yair
1366
@pnuts but the licence is issued in the UK and they should list that provisional licence is only valid in the UK if you check with them.
– Sela Yair
Oct 25 '16 at 8:08
add a comment |
As far as I know the provisional licence is only valid in the UK, but check on gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/overview
and if you're still uncertain you can call the DVLA
edited Oct 20 '16 at 13:28
blackbird
13.8k741107
answered Oct 20 '16 at 13:15
Sela YairSela Yair
1366
As far as I know the provisional licence is only valid in the UK, but check on gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/overview
and if you're still uncertain you can call the DVLA
edited Oct 20 '16 at 13:28
blackbird
13.8k741107
answered Oct 20 '16 at 13:15
Sela YairSela Yair
1366
edited Oct 20 '16 at 13:28
blackbird
13.8k741107
edited Oct 20 '16 at 13:28
blackbird
13.8k741107
edited Oct 20 '16 at 13:28
blackbird
13.8k741107
13.8k741107
answered Oct 20 '16 at 13:15
Sela YairSela Yair
1366
answered Oct 20 '16 at 13:15
Sela YairSela Yair
1366
answered Oct 20 '16 at 13:15
Sela YairSela Yair
1366
1366
@pnuts but the licence is issued in the UK and they should list that provisional licence is only valid in the UK if you check with them.
– Sela Yair
Oct 25 '16 at 8:08
add a comment |
@pnuts but the licence is issued in the UK and they should list that provisional licence is only valid in the UK if you check with them.
– Sela Yair
Oct 25 '16 at 8:08
@pnuts but the licence is issued in the UK and they should list that provisional licence is only valid in the UK if you check with them.
– Sela Yair
Oct 25 '16 at 8:08
@pnuts but the licence is issued in the UK and they should list that provisional licence is only valid in the UK if you check with them.
– Sela Yair
Oct 25 '16 at 8:08
add a comment |
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+1, wonderful question! Please add if you are travelling on a British passport to Ibiza.
– Gayot Fow
Jul 20 '16 at 15:37
2
Have you completed the CBT in the UK?
– vclaw
Jul 20 '16 at 22:36