arr hubby having major driving issues
#17
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/DLdata...41471757&ty=dl
States on there if they know about him having a licence he has to surrender it.
Last edited by sime303; May 2nd 2008 at 6:33 pm.
#18
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
I would suggest he simply offer to take all parts of the GA driving test in order to get his US driving license.
Edit: I read the link in the post above. If I were you, I'd go to a different DMV office and start afresh, this time not mentioning holding a British driving licence.
Last edited by NC Penguin; May 2nd 2008 at 6:37 pm.
#19
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
Wow that's pretty crap. Maybe you can go down there during when the UK is also still open and call the DVLA while you're in there.
But it seems you can order a replacement UK licence without having to re-take the tests etc. Just need to fill out a form and send a cheque.
But it seems you can order a replacement UK licence without having to re-take the tests etc. Just need to fill out a form and send a cheque.
#21
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
And it's not like you can't use the GA one in the UK, you can use it for up to 12 months once (/if!) you go back.
#22
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
so we went to the drivers place yesterday - i gave my uk provisional and got my us learners permit no probs.
hubby only has uk paper licence cos he is an idiot and never upgraded to the card. DMV are refusing to accept it, wont even let him fill out a form to sit the theory. They wanted some proff from uk DVLA (cant remember what) so he got the dvla to fax him it yesterday, dmv here say he printed it off internet and want it faxed to them....they have faxed it to them, but he has been 4 times in the last 2 days and they are saying they have recieved nothing. They dont have a phone number so he has to keep driving up there to ask if tghey have it. its STUPID!!! our car rental runs out next week, and we cant afford to extend it! Cant buy a car without a US licence, and he is mucho stressed.
And why did they take my UK provisional off me, and they said they would take his UK licence off him, until they wouldnt accept it!!!!
hubby only has uk paper licence cos he is an idiot and never upgraded to the card. DMV are refusing to accept it, wont even let him fill out a form to sit the theory. They wanted some proff from uk DVLA (cant remember what) so he got the dvla to fax him it yesterday, dmv here say he printed it off internet and want it faxed to them....they have faxed it to them, but he has been 4 times in the last 2 days and they are saying they have recieved nothing. They dont have a phone number so he has to keep driving up there to ask if tghey have it. its STUPID!!! our car rental runs out next week, and we cant afford to extend it! Cant buy a car without a US licence, and he is mucho stressed.
And why did they take my UK provisional off me, and they said they would take his UK licence off him, until they wouldnt accept it!!!!
I only had a paper license, I just took the theory and the driving test 2 weeks later and that was it. But that was NYC.
#23
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
Did your hubby ever apply for an international drivers license? I know people on here say they are not worth the paper they are written on, but your hubby would be able to drive on this for some time whilst he gets the US license sorted. My friend has driven on her's in Jersey for a year and is now taking her test.
Also if your hubby shows the international license at the DMV they would use this as proof of his license. I showed my international license in both AZ and NJ and just had to take the theory test, also they never took the international license off me. He might be able to do this if you can go to another DMV as others have suggested. Some insurance providers will also insure you with an international license so that shouldn't be a problem if and when (or you can) buy a car. When are you able to take your driver's test?
I feel for you, it always seems like one thing after another when you move to the US, things will get easier though once you get past all the form filling!
Also if your hubby shows the international license at the DMV they would use this as proof of his license. I showed my international license in both AZ and NJ and just had to take the theory test, also they never took the international license off me. He might be able to do this if you can go to another DMV as others have suggested. Some insurance providers will also insure you with an international license so that shouldn't be a problem if and when (or you can) buy a car. When are you able to take your driver's test?
I feel for you, it always seems like one thing after another when you move to the US, things will get easier though once you get past all the form filling!
#24
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
The GA DMV states on it's site (as posted above) that an out of country licence will be taken in. Which figures because of course when you exchange something you are getting one thing and giving another. It's not exchanging when you keep them both!
#25
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
Get your husband to go to another drivers test centre, take lease agreement for your premises,passport with immigration I-551 stamp or GC,plus SS card.Dont even mention UK licence and dont produce it.(Its a Govt document from the UK tell to be surrendered only by you NOT them, IF they ASK ONLY. DONT volunteer it ).Show your docs and sit test.See DMV GA site at bottom of drivers licence page,self explanatary. I passed mine 3 weeks ago in NC,Easy peasy ! Best Wishes.
#26
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
If you can, phone the main DMV office in GA, there should be someone there who deals with licenses for nasty foreigners, and they will be able to tell you what to do.
We have had some issues with our little bodunk DMV, and phoning the head office worked a treat.
We have had some issues with our little bodunk DMV, and phoning the head office worked a treat.
#27
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
Did your hubby ever apply for an international drivers license? I know people on here say they are not worth the paper they are written on, but your hubby would be able to drive on this for some time whilst he gets the US license sorted. My friend has driven on her's in Jersey for a year and is now taking her test.
www.dds.ga.gov/business/LE_Update_Winter2007.pdf
#28
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
when we did our tests in ohio in november - we took our uk licenses and showed them. they wrote numbers down and then gave them back. we then sat written, then practical and then were issued new ohio ones - no problem. you must either have a ankward office - or be in a finicky state.
i would also try a different office too. worst case they say the same thing but hopefully they wont be so anal.
i would also try a different office too. worst case they say the same thing but hopefully they wont be so anal.
#29
Carmel Indiana
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Naperville, IL
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Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
Indiana didn't even wanna see my UK licence.
I sat the theory, got a learner permit, then 60 days later drove 300 yards and passed my practical.
then 3 months later got my actual licence after central verification made sure I wasn't a terrorist.
I sat the theory, got a learner permit, then 60 days later drove 300 yards and passed my practical.
then 3 months later got my actual licence after central verification made sure I wasn't a terrorist.
#30
Re: arr hubby having major driving issues
" There is no legally valid document titled “International Driver’s License.” Foreign citizens may obtain an International Driving Permit from their government that serves as an English translation of their original license. The foreign license must accompany the International Driving Permit for it to be considered valid"
www.dds.ga.gov/business/LE_Update_Winter2007.pdf
www.dds.ga.gov/business/LE_Update_Winter2007.pdf
Not sure though Melly if your hubby could go and buy a car with this type of license, although if you could get approval for car insurance then I don't think there would be a problem.
Melly I did find this on the Georgia DMV site that might help temporarily with regards to IDL/P
http://www.dmv.org/driving-abroad/in...er-permits.php