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BritishGuy36 Apr 16th 2008 7:15 pm

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by KJ2007 (Post 6218843)
Actually there is a form to e-mail them on their website. Click on "Email the Registrar".

http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/misc/bmv_contacts.htm

I did see that link when I was browsing the site, but what exactly is a "registrar" in that context? I had it in my mind that it wasn't an address for general enquries, for some reason.

BritishGuy36 Apr 16th 2008 7:22 pm

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Originally Posted by meauxna (Post 6219328)
There is no one running around keeping tabs of all this though, except you.

Hmmm ok. I guess it would just be on my mind in case the local fuzz stopped me and asked why I had been driving for months on my UK license.....

Originally Posted by meauxna (Post 6219328)
Nope. Your immigration status name only matters to Immigration. The IRS has another definition of what makes you a 'resident' and so does each State's DMV. You need to float along in the Land of the Unknown Tongue.

Good to know. I guess it's well worth clarifying with them then.

I think I will get an email together since if I'm going to get an accurate answer out of anyone, it could be BMV head office in Columbus rather than a small BMV out in the sticks.

Jerseygirl Apr 16th 2008 7:39 pm

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Originally Posted by BritishGuy36 (Post 6219326)
Thanks.

But being a staunch Liverpool supporter, I couldn't bring myself to give money to Man U's sponsors even if it was half price. :rofl:

My husband is a Liverpool supporter and he'd feel the same way.

TruBrit Apr 16th 2008 8:09 pm

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by BritishGuy36 (Post 6219326)

But being a staunch Liverpool supporter, I couldn't bring myself to give money to Man U's sponsors even if it was half price. :rofl:

man u who are they? never heard of them :rofl:

meauxna Apr 16th 2008 8:16 pm

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by BritishGuy36 (Post 6219360)
Hmmm ok. I guess it would just be on my mind in case the local fuzz stopped me and asked why I had been driving for months on my UK license.....

Good to know. I guess it's well worth clarifying with them then.

I think I will get an email together since if I'm going to get an accurate answer out of anyone, it could be BMV head office in Columbus rather than a small BMV out in the sticks.

What I am trying to get at is that there are some things that fall between jurisdictional cracks--you have studied a lot. NOW use that info to your own advantage, not by trying to pin down some bureaucrat who probably never thought about this situation existing, but by floating along and dealing with things as they arise IF they arise. I appreciate that you like a high level of knowledge and control and you want things to be official, but sometimes they just are not. This is one of those times, but thousands muddle through.

I have never heard of a cop asking someone how long they've been driving on their foreign license. And I've never read of anyone experiencing a problem due to lack of a DL, other than for all the *other* uses it serves. What I want to get across is that you're not dealing with one, unified government body here and that does make a difference. You know you're not doing anything wrong, you're taking the steps possible to comply with the rules, and it will all be done and dusted inside of 6 weeks tops. Breathe.

BritishGuy36 Apr 16th 2008 8:46 pm

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LOL

But what if...... just kidding. :D

I just don't want to get pulled for something that's all.

I'll try to chill, dude. :p

BritishGuy36 Apr 16th 2008 8:47 pm

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by TruBrit (Post 6219530)
man u who are they? never heard of them :rofl:

Just for your info, they are European Champion's League runners-up, 2008. :rofl:

meauxna Apr 16th 2008 9:06 pm

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by BritishGuy36 (Post 6219696)
LOL

But what if...... just kidding. :D

I just don't want to get pulled for something that's all.

I'll try to chill, dude. :p


Drive carefully, y'all!
(study 'right turn on a red light' instead :lol:)

TruBrit Apr 16th 2008 9:13 pm

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by BritishGuy36 (Post 6219702)
Just for your info, they are European Champion's League runners-up, 2008. :rofl:

well you've got to let them have some recognition from time to time to stop them whinging :rofl:

Kaffy Mintcake Apr 16th 2008 10:02 pm

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by BritishGuy36 (Post 6219330)
I did see that link when I was browsing the site, but what exactly is a "registrar" in that context? I had it in my mind that it wasn't an address for general enquries, for some reason.

Good question - I've never really thought of it as more than its traditional definition of record keeper. I'm sure if you e-mail someone at that address you should receive a reply - I think it is in fact the general address.

BritishGuy36 Apr 17th 2008 7:56 am

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 
Thanks.

I did fire off an email last night, after I submitted the form it says I will receive a reply within 5 days.

paul1968mcr Apr 17th 2008 8:23 am

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In Indiana if you become a resident, now I think that means longer than a year, or you intend to make it your home, then you need an Indiana DL.

You also need an International DL to go with your UK DL - Exactly why I don't know, but they wanted it so I got one.

We have friends who have been here for 3 years driving on their UK DL, now what would happen if they were in an accident and their International had expired....God knows.

BritishGuy36 Apr 17th 2008 10:04 am

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by paul1968mcr (Post 6221590)
You also need an International DL to go with your UK DL - Exactly why I don't know, but they wanted it so I got one.

There is no such thing as an international driving license - whoever insisted you got that clearly didn't know what they were talking about. Unless of course, they didn't speak english, and wanted a translation...

Optimus Prime Apr 17th 2008 10:12 am

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by paul1968mcr (Post 6221590)
In Indiana if you become a resident, now I think that means longer than a year, or you intend to make it your home, then you need an Indiana DL.

You also need an International DL to go with your UK DL - Exactly why I don't know, but they wanted it so I got one.

We have friends who have been here for 3 years driving on their UK DL, now what would happen if they were in an accident and their International had expired....God knows.

Let me know if you see an International Drivers licence, they are rarer than a Unicorn or a sighting of Rays wallet.

Ozzidoc Apr 17th 2008 1:21 pm

Re: BritishGuy36’s moving to America thread
 

Originally Posted by BritishGuy36 (Post 6222014)
There is no such thing as an international driving license - whoever insisted you got that clearly didn't know what they were talking about. Unless of course, they didn't speak english, and wanted a translation...

Hmm...is it an international driving permit?

Or do you mean that they are no longer used anywhere?

I have had two: 10 and also 15 years ago.


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