0
An International Driving Permit (IDP) translates information contained on your driver's license into 10 languages so that officials in foreign countries are able to interpret your license. An IDP supplements a valid government-issued license--it does not serve as a replacement for a license. If you are stopped by law enforcement, you will most likely be asked to produce both your IDP and your official driver's license. The United States does NOT issue International Driving Permits to foreign visitors, so you will need to obtain this document before traveling to the U.S.
If you are going to reside in the U.S., you can get a U.S. driver's license once you are in the U.S., but it may take several months to obtain a U.S. driver's license.
Foreign visitors who become U.S. residents can only obtain a driver's license from the state in which they reside (not from the federal government). Each state has its own driving rules and regulations.
Once you receive your U.S. driver's license from a state motor vehicles department, you will be permitted to drive in all other U.S. states. The laws in each state vary from one to another. It is your responsibility to know and obey the laws of that state while driving.
The residency requirement for obtaining a U.S. driver's license varies with each state.
If you are a foreign student coming to the U.S. to study, contact the university or college you will attend, as most institutions provide students with additional driving information.
The U.S. government has issued warnings about internet vendors of worthless international driver's licenses/permits. It is important to educate yourself about the dangers of these costly and illegal operations
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is a PR drivers license valid in the US?
A licence from Puerto Rico is a US licence, and is valid in all US states and territories.
Can immigrants get a US drivers license with a valid passport from their home country?
Yes
Is a US drivers license valid in the UK?
If you're here on a visa, you may operate a regular passenger car on your UK licence. If you become a permanent resident, you will need to get a US licence issued from your state of residence.
Can you drive in US with international drivers license?
Yes, you can drive in US with an international drivers licence.
Do you need an international drivers license for US?
Only if you are tourist in US and you planing to drive, the Driver licence with your pasaport will be accepted, at least Mexican drivers licence.
How do you sign up for Border Patrol?
To get a job with the US Border Patrol you have to be under 40, and a resident or citizen of the U.S. You also have to have a valid drivers licence and be fluent in Spanish.
Is a Puerto Rico drivers license valid in Louisiana?
Yes. All US drivers licenses are valid in all US states, and Puerto Rico is part of the US
WHY IS A INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE NOT VALID IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. MY EMPLOYEE WAS JUST ARRESTED AND SENT TO JAIL. HE IS FROM MEXICO AND HAS A MEXICAN & INTERNATIONAL LICENCE. THANK YOU DEBBIE CARTER?
According to the DMV & foreign visitors association, a US drivers license is mandatory regardless of whether or not an individual has an international drivers license for driving in the US. You may also double check that your employee had a valid international drivers license and not a forged or fake one.
Where is a Pennsylvania drivers license valid?
A Pennsylvania driver's license is valid in all US states and territories. Most countries will allow a US driver's license holder to drive in their country, regardless of state.
You are Australian can you drive in the US legally?
Yes you can but you have to get an international drivers licence.
What id do you need to fly?
passport, drivers licence, proof of age, birth certificate but usually photo id is required
Is the Alberta Canada learners driver permit valid in the US?
A full licence is, but a learner's permit is not.
