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Driver's License
A driver's license permits a person to drive a vehicle. Most US States allow 16-year-olds to test for, and obtain, a driver's license. Licenses must be renewed periodically. Licenses also serve as identification.
2,333 Questions
How old must you be in Louisiana to get your driver's license?
You must be 17 years old, but you must have had a learner's permit for a certain length of time first.
Can you use your American drivers license in Australia?
I was able to use my California drivers license to rent and drive a car while I was in Melbourne last November. :)
Are Colorado drivers licenses in compliance with the federal REAL ID Act?
Yes, Colorado drivers licenses are in compliance with the Federal Real ID Act.
If international driver's licenses are not issued by a government agency are they actually required?
An international driving permit (IDP), issued by the American Automobile Association (AAA) in North America, is a hold-over from the days in which international travel was less common. Because driver's licenses in North America are issued by states and provinces, they are not universally recognized in other countries when officials or authorities in those countries (1) cannot read English; or (2) cannot discern if the presented document is indeed a valid government issued driver's license. Similarly, when travelers from non-English speaking countries travel to North America and present a document issued in a foreign language - sometimes in an unknown alphabet - local officials and authorities can not always confirm that the presented document is in fact a valid driver's license.
An IDP is a translation of your license, together with your photograph and your basic information. It is recognized by all signatories to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of 1968. It is important to note that the IDP is iit is not a license unto itself - it is merely an official translation of your original driver's license. Therefore, you must possess both the IDP and your originally issued driver's license while driving in foreign countries.
Today, most people find they do not require an IDP, however it is still wise to obtain and carry one, especially if you are planning to drive in a country that does not widely use the Roman alphabet.
The signatories to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic include:
Albania
Alderney
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahamas
Bailwick of Guernsey
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgian Congo
Belgium
Benin
Botswana
Brazil
British Guyana
British Honduras
Brune
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cameroons under French mandate
Canada
Central African Republic
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Fiji
Finland
France including French overseas territories
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Holy See
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Lao, People's Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands New Guinea
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Borneo
Norway
Okinawa
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Principality of Andorra
Republic of Korea
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda/ Urundi
San Marino
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa
South West Africa
Southern Rhodesia
Spain
Sri Lanka
St. Lucia
St. Vincent
States of Jersey
Surinam
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
Tanganyika
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uruguay
Venezuela
Western Samoa
Winward Islands
Yugoslavia
Zambia
Zanzibar
Zimbabwe
Does Massachusetts have a driver's license points system?
http://www.dmv.org/ma-massachusetts/drivers-license.php
How do I apply for a quick cash advance?
"Applying for a cash advance is easy. You'll need a few pieces of information to be able to receive a cash advance. First, you'll need a pay stub from your job. Second, you'll need a statement from your bank account showing the activity on your account. Third, you'll need to sign a blank check from your account. Last, you'll need your state issued ID or drivers license. You'll need these to get your cash advance. They work as collateral. The blank check will be used if you do not pay the advance back in the time span you are given."
What if your drivers license is suspended in Illinois can you obtain it in Arizona?
No. You will need to reinstate from the suspension first.
Added: All states share their DMV information with one another.
Do you need drivers license to steer a towed car?
it really varies from state to state. some state would not allow this. click the related link below for your dmv and driving concerns.
Can you drive in Virginia with an out-of-state drivers license?
you can drive anywhere in the U.S. with any states drivers liscense.
It is possible to drive across the country without having to obtain a drivers license in each state because a drivers license is valid in all 50 states. Most states also have a drivers license compact that reports traffic infractions.
What if your drivers license is suspended can you still board an airplane?
yes, as long as you are not driving it on a legal street.
How can you find out why your mn drivers license has been suspended?
Obtain a copy of your MVR (driving record) from the MN DMV office.
How long do you have to have your learners permit before you get your drivers license?
you have to hold your learners permit for 2 years now before you can get your license.
regardless of how old you are.
Where do you get an enhanced drivers license?
An American Citizen with proper identification and the appropriate fee can obtain an enhanced driver's license ("EDL") at the state agency which issues drivers' licenses in the states of Washington, Vermont, Michigan, New York, and California.
If your Drivers license is suspended in Colorado can you get a Florida drivers license?
I'm not a hundered percent sure. I had a florida license before my Colorado one was revoked. My florida license is still valid and that is what I am using. I don't see why not.
Can a 19 year old get their driver's license in Washington without ever having a learners permit?
The DMV states:
"Missouri drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 who have never held an instruction permit or intermediate license may apply for the under-21 full driver's license if they meet all other eligibility requirements."
I'm not sure what the other eligibility requirements are though...
I've been trying to find this out myself, so any other answers, or an explanation of what the DMV means by the above statement would be greatly appreciated.
Where can you get international driver license?
Go to your local AAA office. Be aware that international licenses are NOT valid in the country where they are issued. In other words, you can't get an international license in the US and use it as a license in the US if your US license is not in force. they are only good in countries outside of the issuing country.
What does re 2 on drivers license mean?
Not enough information is given. It could mean several things.
(1) You have been revoked on 2 previous occasions.
(2) That this is a replacement or duplicate license.
(3) - etc - etc - etc.
Call up your DMV office and ASK.
Are Idaho drivers licenses in compliance with the federal REAL ID Act?
No, Idaho drivers licenses are not yet in compliance with the Federal Real ID Act.
What do the numbers on minnesota drivers license mean?
Known as a "soundex number" the numbers identify certain things about the bearer of the license and are associated with that person in the state's DMV computers records.
How old do you have to be to get a driver's license in California?
Generally, at 15 and 1/2 years you can get an "instruction permit" which allows you to drive so long as you have a properly licensed adult riding next to you. You can get a normal license at 18.
