Consultation begins on the use overseas driving licenses in the Falkland Islands

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

1^st May 2025

 

Consultation begins on the use overseas driving licenses in the Falkland Islands

 

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is undertaking a consultation in relation to the use of overseas driving licences.  The purpose of the consultation is to help identify whether there are public safety concerns around the use of overseas driving licences and whether the current law needs to be changed.

 

The public consultation covers two topics relating to overseas driving licences.

 

Topic One:       Driving on an overseas driving licence

 

Topic Two:       Obtaining a Falkland Islands driving licence using an overseas driving licence                                 (known as licence exchange)

 

In relation to driving on an overseas driving licence in the first 12 months of being in the Falkland Islands, FIG is considering proposals which would limit the use of an overseas driving licence to cars and other small vehicles.  Using an overseas driving licence to drive large vehicles, such as mini-buses, coaches and lorries will be permitted if the overseas driving licence was issued by a country with a similar testing standard to the Falkland Islands, such as the United Kingdom and European Union countries.

 

In relation to obtaining a Falkland Islands driving licence using an overseas driving licence (known as licence exchange) FIG is considering limiting the ability to obtain a Falkland Islands driving licence to countries with a similar testing standard to the Falkland Islands, based on the rules which currently apply in the United Kingdom.

 

FIG is seeking views on the use of overseas driving licences in the Falkland Islands and the proposals being considered.  In particular, the Government is keen to hear from the business community regarding the impact the proposals may have on businesses.

 

The public consultation is available online at: Public consultation on overseas driving licences Survey (surveymonkey.com)

 

The consultation will close on: Friday 30^th May 2025

 

In addition to the online survey, Government Officers are consulting with the Chamber of Commerce, the Police Advisory Committee, the Transport Advisory Committee, Falklands College and the Public Works Department to identify public safety issues and the level of impact the proposed changes may have.

 

If you have any questions about the public consultation or how to take part please email: prosecution@sec.gov.fk

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