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From Dover to Middlesbrough take the A2/M2. Join the M25 (anticlockwise). Take the M11 (signposted to Cambridge) and then the A604 and then join the A1 north. From the A1 you can join the A19 (signposted Teesside) or the A66 towards Middlesbrough.
If you want to drive in the UK, you need to be certain that you have a valid licence. It may be possible for you to use your existing licence.
If you are from an EU member country you can use your current licence for as long as it remains valid. If your EEA licence expires whilst you are in the UK, you will need to obtain a UK licence.
Important legal requirements for drivers
In the UK you must drive on the left-hand side of the road and overtake on the right.
Drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
It's against the law to drive if you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if you use a handheld mobile phone whilst driving.
You must observe the speed limits – 30 or 40 miles per hour (mph) in towns, 70mph on motorways and 60mph on all other roads. Make sure you observe speed limits – if you're caught by a speed camera you will be fined.
The minimum age for driving a car or motorcycle is 17 years of age, 18 if you drive a medium-sized vehicle and 21 for large lorries and buses.
In the UK all vehicles are registered, taxed and insured. To licence the vehicle you should take all your vehicle documents to the local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) office. DVLA
St Marks House
St Marks Court
Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6QR
T: 0300 790 6802 – UK calls only
T: +44 0792 782341 – international calls, Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.30pm
To tax the vehicle, take the same documents to any post office and complete application form V55. The cost of taxing a used car depends on its age and engine size. We recommend that you contact your local DVLA office for up-to-date details of the documents you will need to tax and licence your vehicle.
To drive a vehicle without registration documents and/or insurance is illegal. If you are caught, you will be fined.
Parking fines should be paid promptly.
You should not borrow a friend's car without proper insurance arrangements.
More information on driving regulations in the UK: www.gov.uk.