If you are banned by the U.K. courts then your licence is taken away. This means that you cannot drive legally in U.K. . There is nothing to stop you taking a test and getting a licence in any other country. I think however, that the interest in this question is "If I lose my licence, can I drive while on holiday (or other short-term visit) in another country. Obviously, it normal to rent a car whilst on holiday and for this you do need to produce your licence. If you are as clever as I am, then you have the foresight to obtain at least one other copy of your licence BEFORE you get banned - as I did. Just tell U.K> authorties you have lost your licence and get a replacement.