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International Drivers License?
On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 19:00:13 -0700, MattB wrote:
Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France to have an International Drivers License? Thanks! No. |
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International Drivers License?
On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 19:00:13 -0700, MattB wrote:
Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France to have an International Drivers License? Thanks! No. |
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On 21 Jul 2004 19:00:13 -0700, (MattB) wrote:
Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France to have an International Drivers License? Its only use might be if you get stopped for a driving infraction. The rental agencies won't even look at it -- they want your US license. -- Larry |
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MattB wrote: Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France to have an International Drivers License? Thanks! I usually get an International Driving Permit before going to Europe whether I plan to drive or not. It is sometimes valuable as an extra piece of security ID in lieu of leaving a passport. And it is reportedly required for driving in some countries. When I'm stopped by a police officer (hasn't happened in France) I show him the IDP along with my drivers license, passport, car title, and insurance. If you are driving in France for the first time my page at http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap18/auto.htm can help get you up the learning curve before you hit the road. John Bermont -- ------------------------------------------------------ * * * Mastering Independent Budget Travel * * * http://www.enjoy-europe.com/ ------------------------------------------------------ |
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International Drivers License?
MattB wrote: Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France to have an International Drivers License? Thanks! I usually get an International Driving Permit before going to Europe whether I plan to drive or not. It is sometimes valuable as an extra piece of security ID in lieu of leaving a passport. And it is reportedly required for driving in some countries. When I'm stopped by a police officer (hasn't happened in France) I show him the IDP along with my drivers license, passport, car title, and insurance. If you are driving in France for the first time my page at http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap18/auto.htm can help get you up the learning curve before you hit the road. John Bermont -- ------------------------------------------------------ * * * Mastering Independent Budget Travel * * * http://www.enjoy-europe.com/ ------------------------------------------------------ |
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International Drivers License?
"MattB" wrote in message om... Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France to have an International Drivers License? An advantage not not necessary. And international licence will just provide a translation of your US licence into French, nothing more, nothing less. So if you get stopped by someone who doesn't speak English it might be good, otherwise pointless. |
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International Drivers License?
"MattB" wrote in message om... Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France to have an International Drivers License? An advantage not not necessary. And international licence will just provide a translation of your US licence into French, nothing more, nothing less. So if you get stopped by someone who doesn't speak English it might be good, otherwise pointless. |
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International Drivers License?
"MattB" wrote
| Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France | to have an International Drivers License? No. An IDL is a worthless document. It is *advisable* however to have an International Driver's *Permit*. The IDP is a formal document which translates driving licence details into several languages, enabling foreign authorities to interpret the entitlement held, validity periods, age and identity of the holder. (Explanatory note at http://www.dvla.gov.uk/public/press_...03_14Apr03.htm ) From Canadian Dept of Foreign Affairs website: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/before/faq-en.asp#driving Q: What are the additional advantages of using the IDP? A: It provides the holder with an extra photo ID. Provides translation of your valid Canadian Drivers licence since the IDP is printed in 10 languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, German, Arabic, Italian, Scandinavian and Portuguese.) Most Car Rental agencies will request an IDP even though one is not required to drive in their country. Compared to the cost and inconvenience of being stopped by a jobsworth police officer who decides to give you a hard time because your licence isn't in French, it's probably a wise thing to have "just in case". Owain |
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International Drivers License?
"MattB" wrote
| Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France | to have an International Drivers License? No. An IDL is a worthless document. It is *advisable* however to have an International Driver's *Permit*. The IDP is a formal document which translates driving licence details into several languages, enabling foreign authorities to interpret the entitlement held, validity periods, age and identity of the holder. (Explanatory note at http://www.dvla.gov.uk/public/press_...03_14Apr03.htm ) From Canadian Dept of Foreign Affairs website: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/before/faq-en.asp#driving Q: What are the additional advantages of using the IDP? A: It provides the holder with an extra photo ID. Provides translation of your valid Canadian Drivers licence since the IDP is printed in 10 languages (English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, German, Arabic, Italian, Scandinavian and Portuguese.) Most Car Rental agencies will request an IDP even though one is not required to drive in their country. Compared to the cost and inconvenience of being stopped by a jobsworth police officer who decides to give you a hard time because your licence isn't in French, it's probably a wise thing to have "just in case". Owain |
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International Drivers License?
On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 14:12:16 +0100, "Owain"
wrote: "MattB" wrote | Would it be advantageous for an American wanting to drive in France | to have an International Drivers License? No. An IDL is a worthless document. It is *advisable* however to have an International Driver's *Permit*. They are two names for the same thing. ----------- Barbara Vaughan My email address is my first initial followed by my surname at libero dot it I answer travel questions only in the newsgroup |
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