Is an international driving permit mandatory?
Legal framework:
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory. This country accepts the 1949 Geneva Convention (1-year validity) and the 1968 Vienna Convention (3-year validity).
Rules of conduct in United Kingdom
Speed limits expressed in miles per hour (mph): 30 mph (48 km/h) in urban areas, 60 mph (96 km/h) on single carriageway roads, and 70 mph (112 km/h) on dual carriageways and motorways.
Legal blood alcohol limit: 0.8 g/l in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but strictly lowered to 0.5 g/l in Scotland.
Using a phone while driving is heavily penalized. It is not mandatory to have a warning triangle or a high-visibility vest, but their presence is strongly recommended.
Tips from easy-idp.org
"The fundamental rule: driving is on the LEFT.
The steering wheel of local vehicles is on the right, and the gear stick is operated with the left hand. Distances and speeds are indicated in miles.
On roundabouts (very frequent), traffic flows clockwise and priority is given to vehicles coming from the right (already engaged).
In rural areas (single track roads), the road is often very narrow: passing places allow vehicles to cross paths. In London, be aware of the Congestion Charge and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which impose daily fees via automatic license plate recognition."
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