UK drivers won't need Green Cards to drive in EU states post-Brexit

The UK will remain in a motor insurance 'free circulation zone' post-Brexit, meaning insurers will not need to issue Green Cards to motorists that wish to drive in EU member states.

The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed the intention to remain part of the Green Card-free circulation area and to ensure the UK meets the requirements for third party motor insurance.

"Insurance brokers would need to have in place mechanisms to physically issue 2.5m Green Cards every year."

The UK’s status within the Green Card system will essentially be the same as other non-EU member states who are part of the Free Circulation Zone – Serbia, Switzerland and Andorra.

The same will apply for any drivers and hauliers from these countries who bring their vehicle into the UK.

Drivers from the Free Circulation Zone can enter the EU using their UK motor insurance policy and won't need to be issued with any additional documentation.

The DfT has made an agreement with the Council of Bureaux (the organisation that administers the international Green Card system) and has confirmed its ability to meet any cross-border claims involving UK drivers.

"Without such an agreement drivers would be faced with increased bureaucracy and delays at borders and insurance brokers would need to have in place mechanisms to physically issue 2.5m Green Cards every year," said the British Insurance Brokers' Association's executive director, Graeme Trudgill.