UK Motorists warned about problems hiring cars abroad after 8 June 2015

Motorists going abroad after 8 June are being warned they will need to take a special code with them if they want to hire a car.
From that date the paper counterpart of British driving licences - which records endorsements and fines - is being computerised.
Anyone wanting to hire a car abroad will officially need a code to show convictions for offences like speeding.

...........However the AA is advising people to hang on to the document, in case some hire companies are unaware of the
new arrangements.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32481382