how to obtain driving licence after banning for drinking driving in Poland

[BARY]

Hi,
I am Polish citizen,but living in the UK.
6 years ago I was convicted for drink driving resulting in the ban for driving for the period of 2 years, my driving licence was taken away, I can not get it back,if I lived in Poland I'd have to do the driving licence course again,according to polish law. What can I do to get UK driving licence?do I have to pass the test,or maybe there is any possibility to apply for UK driving licence from DVLA,but not taking any tests?

Thanks in advance for advice.

 

[SeanJoyceStephensons]

I would recommend that you check this with the DVLA. I'm unable to confirm the position definitively as I can't comment on Polish law. As far as I'm aware, if you still held a valid Polish licence you would be entitled to exchange this for a UK licence. However on the basis of your post it seems that you no longer hold a valid Polish licence. In those circumstances the question of exchanging licences does not arise and you would be required sit the relevant driving tests.


Carl Johnson
Drink Driving Solicitor
On behalf of Sean Joyce