Another driving license question
May 1st 2010, 10:31 pm
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Another driving license question
Hi all,
I'm currently in Manhattan but the family arrive in August and we will be moving to CT.
Does anyone know if it would be easier for me to get a driving license in NYC or CT.
It looks like I need to be a resident to take it in CT which I wont be until July/Aug.
Thanks for any help
I'm currently in Manhattan but the family arrive in August and we will be moving to CT.
Does anyone know if it would be easier for me to get a driving license in NYC or CT.
It looks like I need to be a resident to take it in CT which I wont be until July/Aug.
Thanks for any help
May 2nd 2010, 12:52 am
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Re: Another driving license question
How long in NY are you allowed to drive on a foreign license as a resident of the state? Anything from 10 days to 12 months, usually 30 days.
If that's the case, you've got to get the NY one. Once you move to CT and become a resident of CT, you transfer the license, but they may require you to take the test again if you've only held a license for such a short time, I've no idea, you'll have to look that up on the CT DMV site.
If that's the case, you've got to get the NY one. Once you move to CT and become a resident of CT, you transfer the license, but they may require you to take the test again if you've only held a license for such a short time, I've no idea, you'll have to look that up on the CT DMV site.
May 2nd 2010, 2:44 pm
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Re: Another driving license question
I've been in Manhattan for a while but have no need to drive here. I did hire a car in CT recently and just used my UK drivers license.
Guess I'll call the DMV people and see what they can advise
Thanks
Guess I'll call the DMV people and see what they can advise
Thanks
May 2nd 2010, 3:26 pm
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Re: Another driving license question
Good Luck!
May 2nd 2010, 3:46 pm
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Re: Another driving license question
I'd not even bother call, you'll get a different answer every time.
Just look it up on their state DMV sites to see what is required to take a test and what is required to transfer it.
When you rented a car in CT, you were fine to use your UK license as you weren't a CT resident.
Just look it up on their state DMV sites to see what is required to take a test and what is required to transfer it.
When you rented a car in CT, you were fine to use your UK license as you weren't a CT resident.
May 2nd 2010, 5:27 pm
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Re: Another driving license question
I'm in Upstate NY. You can drive in NY state on your UK licence if you are still a Resident of the UK. If you are resident in NY you need an NY drivers licence. You have to pass the written test, complete 5 hours of practical and then take your practical test.
http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/license.htm#driversmoving
http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/license.htm#driversmoving
