ElaineG wrote
" But Spaniard are required to carry ID at alltimes, but they of cousre have their DNI (Documento Nacional Identidad), which is their legal ID. With it they can travel throughout the EU."
& as I wrote , they are not required to carry it anymore , as long as they can prove within reason who they are or don't mind being carted off until someone vouces for them. It crops up regularly in the papers & there is always an addendum stating why the person didn't have ID as it is no longer a requiste , although most carry it.
I have used my Spanish driving licence for witness statements & translation for theGuardia. I specifically asked the question of them " was the spanish d/l sufficient proof"
" yes , it has all the info we require & only lacks the fingerprint " was the answer.
In addition when renewing my healthcare last year ,that was all I gave to back up the registration certificate. He did ask for passport but I told him if it's good enough for the Guardia it's good enough for you & it was accepted , as was my wife's.
" PS Gus, If you are so convinced you can use your D/L, try signonga document before a Notrary, or arguing the point with the police, "
I do /have done , it isn't a problem. I carry nothing else & never have done , or will. I know I can't fly with it.
This message was last edited by guslopez on 29/08/2013.