The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said, “All European Economic Area (EEA) countries (EU countries, and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) are part of a Green Card free circulation area, meaning that motorists based there do not have to carry Green Cards when visiting other countries in the area.
However, when the transition period ends then UK motorists will be required to carry Green Cards for driving in the Republic of Ireland and other EU states, unless the European Commission agrees that the UK can remain in the Green Card schemei”.
What is a Green Card?
A Green Card is an international certificate of insurance demonstrating that drivers have the minimum compulsory motor insurance cover required by the country that they are visiting. Green Cards, which can now be printed on white paper instead of green, must be printed and carried by all motorists as electronic copies will not be accepted by border officials.
Green cards are needed for all types of motor insurance including individual, commercial and motor fleet policies, and a Green Card is required for each individual vehicle driven in the EEA.
Who should request a Green Card?
If you are planning on driving in Europe prior to 31 December 2020 and will not return until after 31 December please get in touch with your Gallagher representative as soon as possible to request a Green Card. Green Cards will not be issued automatically. Anyone intending to drive in Europe during January and February 2021 should request a Green Card as a precaution, so they have the necessary documentation in place in the event of the UK leaving the Green Card scheme.
For more information, or to request a Green Card, please contact your Gallagher representative.
www.abi.org.uk/news/news-articles/2020/11/brexit-insurance-advice-for-motorists-in-northern-ireland/
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