Specifically I'm starting in Czech Republic, then Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, and Germany.
I drove in Germany and Austria before without one around 2002/2003...maybe it's different now?
Specifically I'm starting in Czech Republic, then Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, and Germany.
I drove in Germany and Austria before without one around 2002/2003...maybe it's different now?
It's not different. I did a couple weeks in Germany and Austria this summer just using my US license,
No
I get one when I go but have never used it (but I have never been stopped by police in Europe). Its just a translation of your existing lic. You may get stopped by someone who does not speak/read English.
From Gemut.com:
"The IDP is not a separate license but a translation and verification of your regular driver’s license. It supplements but does not replace your valid home driver’s license which you must have to rent a car anywhere in Europe. All rental companies in continental Europe recommend North Americans carry the IDP."
Oh please wrote:
Specifically I'm starting in Czech Republic, then Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, and Germany.
I drove in Germany and Austria before without one around 2002/2003...maybe it's different now?
I would check on each of those countries, because it might vary by country.
How will I benefit by carrying an International Driving Permit on my next overseas trip?
The International Driving Permit (IDP) is a document that provides important information from your driver’s license in eleven different languages, including English. This document came into existence by virtue of a treaty signed in 1949 by the United States and other foreign countries. As an official document, the IDP is recognized in over 150 countries today. Carried in conjunction with a regular drivers license, the IDP can help break down language barriers when traveling in non-English speaking countries. In addition, the IDP provides an additional source of identification. The $20 charge for an IDP is a small price to pay for such peace of mind.
Am I required to have an IDP in foreign countries?
There are some countries that do not recognize a drivers license from the United States, but officially recognize an IDP (e.g. Hungary). There are other countries that honor a United States drivers license, but require a local language translation (e.g. Spain). The IDP can satisfy these types of situations. Keep in mind, however, that while a certain country’s government may not require an IDP, car rental companies located in that country, such as Hertz, may require an IDP to rent a car. Purchasing an IDP prior to departure can save a lot of potential hassles.
NOTE: If you are living permanently in a foreign country, even though you may still hold a U.S. state issued driver's license, you must abide by local driver's licensing laws. Many countries require that you obtain a local license once you take up employment and/or residency.
Sunburn wrote:
I get one when I go but have never used it (but I have never been stopped by police in Europe). Its just a translation of your existing lic. You may get stopped by someone who does not speak/read English.
From Gemut.com:
"The IDP is not a separate license but a translation and verification of your regular driver’s license. It supplements but does not replace your valid home driver’s license which you must have to rent a car anywhere in Europe. All rental companies in continental Europe recommend North Americans carry the IDP."
This is correct. an IDP is not a "real" drivers license, just a translation of it into other languages for the local authorities. Many countries have agreements with others that if you are licensed in one you can drive in the other.
I don't know if they are required by some countries, but you can get it from AAA. They are authorized to sell them. You cannot get them overseas, you must get it in your home country.
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