People from the EU or the European Economic Area (EEA) can use their national driving license for up to 12 months when they arrive. If they intend to stay for longer than 12 months, they would need to exchange their license for a British one with the DVLA. (There are different rules for drivers of lorries, agricultural vehicles and buses). If the citizens have brought their car with them, they can insure the car in their home country, in the same way that British drivers insure their cars to drive in mainland Europe.
