Ukrainian Information Centre

Transportation and driving

As well as public transport, Pembrokeshire has a number of community transport options, which are particularly helpful in more rural areas. These include:

• Fflecsi Bus (opens in a new tab)   
• Country Cars, Dial a Ride, Scooters and Take Me Too – Contact PACTO on 0800 783 1584 or visit PACTO (opens in a new tab)  
• Local buses  

 

Bus routes and timetables - Pembrokeshire County Council

National rail enquiries (opens in a new tab) 

 

Driving in Pembrokeshire

You must have both a full driving license and in-date motor insurance to drive a vehicle on UK roads. Depending on the type of driving licence you hold different rules will apply to you.

 

Car and bike licence holders

DVLA advises that if you passed your driving test outside of EU/EEA you are permitted to drive for 12 months from arrival.

This means that if you hold a Ukrainian driving licence you are allowed to use it for the 12 months of your stay.

After the 12 month period your licence will have to do one of the following:

• Exchange your licence
• Apply for a provisional license (opens in a new tab)  and take a theory and practical test in the UK

 

Exchanging your licence

After 12 months you can exchange your licence – this is broken into the following categories:

• If you passed your driving test before 28 December 2021 you can only exchange your driving licence for a UK licence that allows you to drive automatic vehicles.
• If you passed your driving test on or after 28 December 2021 and your current licence allows you to drive manual vehicles, you can exchange it for a UK licence that allows you to drive manual vehicles.
• If you have a motorcycle license you cannot exchange it for a UK equivalent. You will be required to apply for a provisional license and take a theory and practical test in the UK.

Lorry and bus license holders

If you hold a Ukrainian driving license that permits you to drive lorries and/or buses you are not eligible to drive them in UK. You will need to exchange your license and pass a GB driving test in the vehicle required.

If your license is not from EU/EEA/designated country. You can drive any category of small vehicle shown on your license for up to 12 months from the time you become resident.