Driving in the UK on a US permit
Feb 17th 2004, 9:46 am
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Driving in the UK on a US permit
What are the rules about a UK national driving in the UK on a US driving permit ? Are you allowed to if you never held a UK driving licence ?
Feb 17th 2004, 9:52 am
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Re: Driving in the UK on a US permit
Originally posted by doctor scrumpy
What are the rules about a UK national driving in the UK on a US driving permit ? Are you allowed to if you never held a UK driving licence ?
What are the rules about a UK national driving in the UK on a US driving permit ? Are you allowed to if you never held a UK driving licence ?
The only thing that would prevent you doing this would be if you have been banned from driving in the UK. You can't lose your English license and then use your foreign one to carry on driving. Obviously this doesn't apply to you, but I include it as a bit of trivia.
Feb 17th 2004, 12:43 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK on a US permit
your insurance premiums will be much higher than the average Joe. almost twice as much.
Feb 17th 2004, 1:34 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK on a US permit
Originally posted by CalgaryAMC
Yes, you can use it for 12 months. Your nationality is irrelevent for the purpose of driving on a foreign license.
Yes, you can use it for 12 months. Your nationality is irrelevent for the purpose of driving on a foreign license.
If you're British (or any foreign nationality) and a resident of the US, I can't think of any US state that allows you to continue to drive on a British license for as long as a year.
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Feb 17th 2004, 1:37 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK on a US permit
Originally posted by NC Penguin
Where did you get your information from?
If you're British (or any foreign nationality) and a resident of the US, I can't think of any US state that allows you to continue to drive on a British license for as long as a year.
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Where did you get your information from?
If you're British (or any foreign nationality) and a resident of the US, I can't think of any US state that allows you to continue to drive on a British license for as long as a year.
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Unlike you to not read the question properly...
Feb 17th 2004, 1:38 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK on a US permit
Originally posted by NC Penguin
Where did you get your information from?
If you're British (or any foreign nationality) and a resident of the US, I can't think of any US state that allows you to continue to drive on a British license for as long as a year.
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Where did you get your information from?
If you're British (or any foreign nationality) and a resident of the US, I can't think of any US state that allows you to continue to drive on a British license for as long as a year.
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The question is about driving in the UK on a US license. I got my information from the DVLA (www.dvla.gov.uk).
Feb 17th 2004, 2:17 pm
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Re: Driving in the UK on a US permit
Originally posted by ray6
So, I misread the original post. Who, do you think you are, Pulaski?
The original post would be more appropriate for the Moving Back to the UK forum or perhaps, the Lounge...
Feb 17th 2004, 5:14 pm
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I asked from a we are thinking of going home for Xmas & were wondering what kinda angle.
Feb 19th 2004, 12:44 am
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Hey folks, I came up against this question when I came to the US five years ago. You are allowed to drive in the US on an international driving license accompanied by your regular british license for upto 1 full year if you are residing in the US. If you are only visiting for a couple of weeks then your regular bristish license will suffice. This is what I was told by AA before I came to the States. When I got here, I asked the AAA and it basically works the same way in the UK. They advise getting an international drivers license but you will be able to drive on your American driver's license.................think about it..all of the car rental places accept foreign licences.
I wouldn't worry mate.
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I wouldn't worry mate.
cheers
Patrick
Feb 19th 2004, 12:56 am
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Originally posted by leedspaddy1971
Hey folks, I came up against this question when I came to the US five years ago. You are allowed to drive in the US on an international driving license accompanied by your regular british license for upto 1 full year if you are residing in the US. If you are only visiting for a couple of weeks then your regular bristish license will suffice. This is what I was told by AA before I came to the States. When I got here, I asked the AAA and it basically works the same way in the UK. They advise getting an international drivers license but you will be able to drive on your American driver's license.................think about it..all of the car rental places accept foreign licences.
I wouldn't worry mate.
cheers
Patrick
Hey folks, I came up against this question when I came to the US five years ago. You are allowed to drive in the US on an international driving license accompanied by your regular british license for upto 1 full year if you are residing in the US. If you are only visiting for a couple of weeks then your regular bristish license will suffice. This is what I was told by AA before I came to the States. When I got here, I asked the AAA and it basically works the same way in the UK. They advise getting an international drivers license but you will be able to drive on your American driver's license.................think about it..all of the car rental places accept foreign licences.
I wouldn't worry mate.
cheers
Patrick
Feb 19th 2004, 1:05 am
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Re: Driving in the UK on a US permit
Originally posted by NC Penguin
Where did you get your information from?
If you're British (or any foreign nationality) and a resident of the US, I can't think of any US state that allows you to continue to drive on a British license for as long as a year.
<<snip>>
Where did you get your information from?
If you're British (or any foreign nationality) and a resident of the US, I can't think of any US state that allows you to continue to drive on a British license for as long as a year.
<<snip>>
Not related to thread but FYI New Jersey does let you drive on a UK license for 1 Year
Feb 19th 2004, 5:21 pm
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Hurrah, finally a legally qualified driver ! Pissed the test this morning at 9 am EST, time to let the Zider flow.....
Seen a 1970 Triumph Spitfire for sale in the local rag, ONLY $ 5 500, now as the good lady wife wants to spend $ 10-15 k financing a 2nd vehicle ( with the emphasis on the H when pronouncing that word, she is from indiana.....) I said that I was saving her upto $ 10k potentially if we got the Spitfire ( White, convertable, 4 speed manual gearstick & BRITISH !!!! )
Do youthink she appreciated the gesture ? Hell no, why is it women never understand that whilst yes technically I have always lusted after a triumph Spitfire, I am still doing this for her benefit ??
Seen a 1970 Triumph Spitfire for sale in the local rag, ONLY $ 5 500, now as the good lady wife wants to spend $ 10-15 k financing a 2nd vehicle ( with the emphasis on the H when pronouncing that word, she is from indiana.....) I said that I was saving her upto $ 10k potentially if we got the Spitfire ( White, convertable, 4 speed manual gearstick & BRITISH !!!! )
Do youthink she appreciated the gesture ? Hell no, why is it women never understand that whilst yes technically I have always lusted after a triumph Spitfire, I am still doing this for her benefit ??
