The HVAC man

Hello all. I am just wondering if my father in law needs a international drivers licence when he comes out next week and is staying for 6 weeks? Nice site you have here guy. Cheers HVAC...Oh yeah, we are in BC Canada)

Tolga

I am sure this information is available on ICBC's website.. I would have a look.
http://www.icbc.com/

The HVAC man

Tolga. Thank you for fast reply. I will check it out now, didn't think of checking their site. Cheers HVAC...

pinzo

I beleive you can drive on your British licence for 3 months (90 days). Any more than 3 months you would need an international drivers licence.

Someone correct if I am wrong please.....

dbd33

After 3 months you need a local license. You never need an international one.

JimandNic

Couple of segments on visitor driving requirements from the ICBC website. Looks like your dad won't need an IDP for a 6 week visit.

Question
Can tourists or visitors in BC drive with an out-of-province driver's licence?

Answer
Non-resident drivers who hold a valid driver's licence from their home jurisdiction may drive in B.C. with their out-of-province driver's licence for a maximum of six months. This applies regardless of whether they hold a valid international driving permit.

For more information contact the Driver Licensing Information line at 1-800-950-1498 or 978-8300 in Victoria.

Non-resident?
If you are only visiting B.C. you may drive on your existing driver's licence for up to six months. Students attending designated educational institutions are also permitted to drive here on their out-of-province licence as long as they are registered as full-time students.

Hope that helps

Nic

The HVAC man

Thanks for all the input guy's. he is just worrying but I can at least give him some straight answer's now. Again thank you for you help in this matter. Regards HVAC...

karla03

Great Thread, just the answer I was looking for.

Karla x x x