Is it true that u must carry driving licence by law when driving ????

bookshop_lady

Are you in the United States? In the US, yes, most states require that you have your license with you at any time you are operating a motor vehicle. You can even get a traffic ticket or be charged with a misdemeanor if you don't have the license with you.

Angela P

not in the uk, but you must declare it at a police station if requested in a given time period

GAVIN E

It could save you a visit to the police station, if you were stopped.

wag

no you do not but if the police ask you you must produce your licence with in three days

Rowan

Not in the UK.

Niall S

in the UK, no, because can produce your documents within seven days. If you remember your Licence number then it should be ok..

Apollo

not unless it's a new law, you are usually give about three day to produce it at your nearest police station if your stopped and need to produce it.

memyselfandi

No, not in the UK. If your driving licence is requested by a police officer you may produce it at a police station of your choice within 7 days

Uncle Joe

UK Law: No, but the police can require you to produce it in a police station if they suspect you've committed a driving offence. You get to choose the station, however, and you have seven days to produce it.

Bren

in the uk no they will give u x amount of time to produce it at a police station.

needaname

YES - this is the law. In most states though, if you are stopped - they can look up your info. I would suggest always having it available for information purposes.

Sandy

Yes, of course.

banana_juice

It really wouldn't hurt to have it with you at all times...even when you're just the passenger. You'll never know when you have to drive when some really unfortunate event happens.

ianhad

What country are you from? In the UK no, you are simply advised to carry docs. Have you not heard of a producer?
I hope you haven't started driving yet, because your instructor can tell you that. Also read the Highway Code.

flattley

Not in the UK.
When asked by Police there is usually 5 days to produce it at a local Police Station

Rich

In the United States, you must have your drivers license on you while driving, otherwise, if you get pulled over and do not have it you will get ticketed.

If you say so...

It is in Ireland.

greenisgoodbitch

yes.

minty359

no you don't but if your stopped by the police you will be issued with a producer ticket

which means you have to take your car documents to the police station
with all relevant documents

driving licence
mot
insurance certificate
log book

failure to do this you will be charged
and points and fined by the courts

Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot

I heard there was a fine of like $125 if you get caught buzzing around without your physical license on you. Mine us usually in the little pocket in my visor.

ITMatt

Yes, though the worst that could happen is to be given a producer.

Idon't know

yes, but most likely if you get a ticket, you can get it dismissed by showing to the court clerk that you had a license, but did not have it on you at the time.

robert c

No!But you must hand it in to a named police station within 7days!Always make sure that it is signed!

BRAINS

No it is not ! but it does help as if the police are in doubt who you are if they stop you, they do like to see some form of identity to prove who you are but there is definitely no legal requirement for you to carry your licence.

Former Agent

According to the Patriot Act which legally supersedes the U.S. Constitution as well as all state laws whereby states have received government funding for freeways and highways!

You must carry a valid photo I.D. on your person at all times when in public and must have a valid license to drive on your person when operating a motorized vehicle.

Look it up- read it and weep. As to enforcement, this will depend upon the arrestors discretion. It is written law since 9/11.

Most people never take into account the new regulations since 9/11- but they do exist and can be enforced at anytime!!!

Paul_1966

While previous replies have answered the question for the U.K. for all practical purposes, British law is actually rather more convoluted when it comes to the details.

There is no law which states explicitly that you must carry your license with you when driving. There IS a law, however, which states that you must produce your license upon demand to a police officer or other authorized official.

So technically, if you are stopped by the police, asked for your license, and cannot produce it on the spot, you have committed an offense at that point. However the law goes on to say that it shall be considered a defense to the charge if you produce your license within 7 days at a nominated police station. That's where the "producer" ticket comes into play.

Thus in theory, you have committed an offense by failing to produce your license when stopped. It's just that in practice, the whole matter will be dropped and no further action taken so long as you turn up with your license within the required time.

The same rules apply to your insurance & MoT certificates.

why be normal

Uhhh yes,why ya think ya gotta take a test to get one?

DJJD

UK? Yes, its true.

sourfacedsod

as swanseas had my driving licence since 1997 and refuses to send it to me the answer is no. i've been stopped a few times and told the cops to phone them for my details

Mr. Smelly Bum

Not at all. Hell if the police say anything, just drive away really quickly and they'll think you're such a charming chap and let you be.

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