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Geraniums May 30th 2016 1:25 pm

obtaining an international drivers license.
 
My daughter and family will be in the UK next week, do they need an international license to drive over there? they have also planned to rent a car in Poland but have only just realised they will need to get an IL to drive over there. Since time is so short, ( we leave Mon June 6) is it possible to get the license from the UK? Or maybe apply for it here then have it sent to the UK?

BritInParis May 30th 2016 1:58 pm

Re: obtaining an international drivers license.
 
An 'International Driving/Drivers Licence' is not legally recognised. Your family members will need an International Driving Permit although it is not required for the UK. If they hold US driver's licences then they will need to obtain their International Driving Permits from either the AAA or NAC.

Geraniums May 30th 2016 2:24 pm

Re: obtaining an international drivers license.
 

Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 11959832)
An 'International Driving/Drivers Licence' is not legally recognised. Your family members will need an International Driving Permit although it is not required for the UK. If they hold US driver's licences then they will need to obtain their International Driving Permits from either the AAA or NAC.

So can this be obtained while in the UK ?

BritInParis May 30th 2016 2:26 pm

Re: obtaining an international drivers license.
 

Originally Posted by Geraniums (Post 11959863)
So can this be obtained while in the UK ?

Read the AAA link.


ALREADY OVERSEAS?

If you are currently overseas you can mail your completed application to the following office and address:

AAA/IDP
1000 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746

Attn: Mail Stop #28

Please allow 4-6 weeks for return mail unless additional postage for express mail service is included with the application.

Geraniums May 30th 2016 2:28 pm

Re: obtaining an international drivers license.
 
Thanks BritinParis :)

thinbrit May 30th 2016 9:55 pm

Re: obtaining an international drivers license.
 
Unless they are staying longer than 12 months they can use their US driving license without the need for a permit.

https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence


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