Originally Posted by joebloggs
sorry i keep using IDL, i did mean IDP, i think because i keep remembering it from the scams it was used in
not sure if you need a IDP for the UK, but there is a good reason to get one, if your stopped by the police, good chance they will not know what a driving license from the philippines looks like, but An IDP is an internationally recognized form of identification, carrying your name, photo and driver information.
and if you are stopped, they will probably want to see your passport and see when you first entered the UK.
also http://www.aaphilippines.org/news_view.aspx?newsID=34#3
and it only cost 300php
Spot on all well and good us confident most likely white middle class male Brits saying just tell the big 6 feet Policeman on a cold dark night its ok to use, but a different matter when someone who may not feel as confident in telling the Police their rights.
Many non British friends all who are law abiding dont have the same faith in police officers (British or otherwise) to treat them well due to what they have grown up with. They certainly would not feel confident enough to start lecturing officers on the driving laws even if they were totally in the right..
Plus if the police officers on the ground thought there was an issue with your right to drive in the UK, im only making an educated guess here you may have your car impounded or having to go back to the police station for further checks to be made in the worse possible case
Another point is nowdays even provisonal driving licenses are not accepted as id for many things including moneygram (even though there website says so) and many pubs/clubs due to "widespread fraud" Sadly I cant see Phill Driving Licenses being given much benefit in mainstream UK companies as they are opoosed to any risk...
