The delay in a brand new deal being reached between the British and Spanish authorities over the validity of UK driving licences in Spain seems to have examined the persistence of tens of hundreds of British residents who’ve didn’t have exchanged their UK licence for a Spanish one.
In early July the British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, stated that a deal was as a consequence of have been reached by the tip of July – it didn’t occur.
He stated that negotiations had been as a consequence of have continued throughout August with a deal on the desk, however nonetheless nothing has been achieved and now British residents are planning on taking protest motion.
A Fb web site known as “Invasion of the British embassy in Madrid for the DL trade lssue” has been arrange it states that the intention of the group “is to organise an indication on the British Embassy in Madrid relating to the issue of the trade of British licences in Spain. The first intention of this occasion will likely be for a delegation to have a dialogue with the Ambassador and his employees. Any violence or requires violence is not going to be tolerated.”
The newest replace from the embassy was on August 26:
“The negotiations stay a prime precedence and groups are working arduous to conclude them as rapidly as potential. Within the final two weeks, we now have made additional progress on the annexes and we and DfT are at present ready for the Spanish to return again to us on some excellent factors. As quickly as we now have something additional to replace on, we are going to let you already know.
“We’re very conscious of the difficulties and frustration that is inflicting lots of you – notably within the warmth of the summer season. We learn all of your messages and proceed to share examples of the difficulties being confronted with the negotiating groups. A reminder that if you end up in a very weak place, please do name our consular group on 0034 917 146 300 who will do their greatest to advise on any help which may be accessible.”
One of many most up-to-date difficulties has been for Britons wishing to signal the books of condolence to the Queen, many have been unable to take action as a result of they’re at present unable to drive and so they vented their anger and frustration on the Brits in Spain authorities Fb web site plus in Twitter.
Within the meantime, the one resolution is to take a Spanish driving take a look at or rent a automotive. A rent automotive may be pushed by a British resident utilizing a UK licence.
