More than half of motorists are unaware of changes being made to UK driving licences, according to the RAC.
From June 8 this year, the paper counterpart of the photocard licence will no longer be required.
Research by the RAC has found that 55% of motorists are unaware of the change, although more than a third (35%) think it is a good idea.
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “The DVLA has for some time provided an online facility for drivers to check penalty points’ information on their licences and doing away with the counterpart was the logical next step. The issue that held up the move was providing drivers’ information in a format that would work for car hire companies.
“While this has now been addressed there will, no doubt, be a settling in period where rental companies, particularly abroad, come to terms with the change. Hopefully this will not lead to too many unwanted holiday dramas for Brits hiring cars abroad this summer.”