The European Commission is waiving the obligation to show the motor insurance Green Card for drivers from the UK, as part of a package of measures aimed at addressing issues related to the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland.
“This is excellent news,” stated Association of British Insurers director general Huw Evans in response to the announcement. “We have long campaigned for the UK to be part of the Green Card free circulation zone, so we warmly welcome the decision by the European Commission.
“The Commission has taken a pragmatic approach on the matter. UK drivers will no longer need to apply for a green card through their insurer which will help reduce bureaucracy for drivers and road hauliers travelling between the UK and EU. It will be especially welcomed by motorists in Northern Ireland driving across the border to the Republic of Ireland.”
An integral part of the Withdrawal Agreement, the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland avoids a hard border on the island of Ireland while preserving the integrity of the European Union single market.
