Driving in Holland on an Aussie licence?
Mar 6th 2009, 3:54 am
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Driving in Holland on an Aussie licence?
Hi folks,
Has anybody out there had any experience of driving in Holland with an Aussie licence? Does one need an IDP as well, or can you just hire cars etc using your State issues one?
Cheers,
S
Has anybody out there had any experience of driving in Holland with an Aussie licence? Does one need an IDP as well, or can you just hire cars etc using your State issues one?
Cheers,
S
Mar 7th 2009, 6:50 pm
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Re: Driving in Holland on an Aussie licence?
Hi there Swerv. you need an IDP just to be safe.... UK accepts ozzie driving licenses as does Holland, and mos of Europe, but an IDP doesnt cost much so contact your RACQ and get further info from them to satisfy your needs, enjoy your vacation
Mar 8th 2009, 9:55 pm
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Re: Driving in Holland on an Aussie licence?
IDP in Hollnd is not legally required, but is recommended.
http://www.globalcars.com.au/help/in...-licences-idp/
http://www.globalcars.com.au/help/in...-licences-idp/
Mar 8th 2009, 10:40 pm
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Re: Driving in Holland on an Aussie licence?
Thanks Guys,
Sadly it's not me going - the girl at work asked if Knew, as she is off on Friday...
S
Sadly it's not me going - the girl at work asked if Knew, as she is off on Friday...
S
Mar 9th 2009, 8:55 am
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Re: Driving in Holland on an Aussie licence?
Mar 9th 2009, 10:04 am
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Re: Driving in Holland on an Aussie licence?
I'm from holland, and I can tell you that an IDP is legally required. Not only that, but you also have to have your passport on you at ALL TIMES. If you get stopped by the police and you don't have your passport on you, you get a fine 150 euro which needs to be paid cash or they will inpound your car. This is not a joke.
They might be mild on you for not having an IDP but if they are in a bad mood you will not be allowed to drive anymore and you need to call a friend / family with a dutch driver's license. That said, everyone speaks english and they can no doubt read your license, still : It's illegal to drive on a non-european driver's license without an IDP. They are 10 euro's or something, it's not worth taking the risk.
They might be mild on you for not having an IDP but if they are in a bad mood you will not be allowed to drive anymore and you need to call a friend / family with a dutch driver's license. That said, everyone speaks english and they can no doubt read your license, still : It's illegal to drive on a non-european driver's license without an IDP. They are 10 euro's or something, it's not worth taking the risk.
