IDP (Internation Driving Permit) - UK Resident visiting USA
May 7th 2004, 6:08 pm
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IDP (Internation Driving Permit) - UK Resident visiting USA
Hi,
I am visiting the USA for just under 90 days this summer 2004. I will be entering on the VWP and staying with a friend for the duration. We intend to travel to other nearby states, but I will be mainly in NY state. I've never been a resident in the US. I don't have an SSN, etc.
During a trip a Post Office here in England, I noticed an advert for an "Application for International Driving Permit". It is only £4.00 but I'm wondering if this would be a good idea for me to get, as I will be driving in different states. It lasts for a year.
Has anyone else heard of it, used it, etc? I'd like to feel legal and safe and £4.00 is nothing really. From what it says, this permit concept has existed since 1949. The Post Office for this purpose is an "agent of the A.A."
Rgds,
Smaug
I am visiting the USA for just under 90 days this summer 2004. I will be entering on the VWP and staying with a friend for the duration. We intend to travel to other nearby states, but I will be mainly in NY state. I've never been a resident in the US. I don't have an SSN, etc.
During a trip a Post Office here in England, I noticed an advert for an "Application for International Driving Permit". It is only £4.00 but I'm wondering if this would be a good idea for me to get, as I will be driving in different states. It lasts for a year.
Has anyone else heard of it, used it, etc? I'd like to feel legal and safe and £4.00 is nothing really. From what it says, this permit concept has existed since 1949. The Post Office for this purpose is an "agent of the A.A."
Rgds,
Smaug
May 7th 2004, 8:29 pm
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Re: IDP (Internation Driving Permit) - UK Resident visiting USA
dont bother buying it. unless it make you happy.
your valid UK DL is good for the duration stay.
your valid UK DL is good for the duration stay.
May 7th 2004, 8:42 pm
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Re: IDP (Internation Driving Permit) - UK Resident visiting USA
Originally posted by Gross50
dont bother buying it. unless it make you happy.
your valid UK DL is good for the duration stay.
dont bother buying it. unless it make you happy.
your valid UK DL is good for the duration stay.
Ahh, thanks for the reassurance
May 10th 2004, 3:04 pm
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Re: IDP (Internation Driving Permit) - UK Resident visiting USA
Originally posted by Gross50
dont bother buying it. unless it make you happy.
Your valid UK DL is good for the duration stay.
dont bother buying it. unless it make you happy.
Your valid UK DL is good for the duration stay.
