Irish drivers won’t need Green Cards to drive in the UK, it was confirmed yesterday.
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) and the UK Department of Transport said that valid Irish insurance discs will serve as proof of insurance for those driving in UK, including Northern Ireland, in event of no-deal Brexit.
However, Green Cards will still be needed for UK registered vehicles visiting European Union countries if no deal is struck.
MIBI Chief Executive David Fitzgerald said: “This is really positive news which should come as a relief to anyone who needs to travel to the UK, including Northern Ireland.
“Valid Irish insurance discs will now serve the same purpose as Green Cards.
“Effectively that negates the need for additional documentation for any Irish registered vehicles travelling to the UK, including Northern Ireland, in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
“Earlier this year a lot of concern was expressed about the insurance recognition issues raised by the evolving Brexit situation.
“Thankfully, the UK has now confirmed that valid insurance discs meet the requirements set out in UK legislation and so can be used as proof of motor insurance cover in the UK.”
