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Re: Driving a LHD in the UK
« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2017, 11:43:17 PM »
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Re: Driving a LHD in the UK
« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2017, 09:09:15 AM »
You learn something every day (or week in my case).

What I hadn't thought enough about - and have no previous knowledge of - is the fact that I need to "import" the car before I can register it and more importantly drive it!

It's now officially imported and awaiting the registration application form DVLA which takes 7 to 10 days to arrive, then 4 - 6 weeks following that to get a V5, UK registration and road tax  :(

I'm sure everyone else nows that it's illegal for a UK citizen to drive a non UK reg car on the UK roads  :$
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Re: Driving a LHD in the UK
« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2017, 03:11:32 PM »
I'm sure everyone else nows that it's illegal for a UK citizen to drive a non UK reg car on the UK roads  :$

I took issue with this point when I brought mine in.  The car was insured and had a Polish MOT when I drove it home.  I'd argue its discrimination that a UK resident can't drive it, but anyone visiting could.

Anyway, my import and reg went through without a problem.  Good Luck!
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Re: Driving a LHD in the UK
« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2017, 07:21:13 PM »
Thanks hopefully it won't take long.

I have insurance from Admiral based on the VIN, and a UK MOT (which I didn't think was possible), but it's not taxable.

Anyway, not going to risk having it confiscated and crushed. :-
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