MOTORISTS in Derry are being advised they will have to carry an insurance document when crossing the border into Donegal in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
In new guidance, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) said drivers should contact their insurer to arrange for what is known as a “green card”.
It has warned that those who travel from the North into the South without one may be breaking the law.
The ABI warned that companies may apply a “small administrative charge” to issue green cards.
An agreement was reached between European insurance authorities in May to waive the need for green cards but this has not been confirmed by the European Commission.
The ABI said therefore the industry was “planning on the basis of green cards being required”.
“Green cards would be required under EU regulations as proof of insurance if there was no deal,” the organisation said.
“The documents are supplied by your insurer and customers are advised to contact their insurer about a month before they travel to get one.”
It said that if people choose not to apply for a card, the only other legal option available would be to purchase insurance locally after crossing the border.
The ABI is the main trade body for the UK insurance industry.
It has more than 250 member companies, including most household names and specialist insurance providers.
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