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Title: Driving in the states
Post by: Webby the Bear on 30 June 2015, 21:28:54

Last time I drove in the states I'm sure it was just my driver license I needed. Speaking to someone at work and they mentioned this may have changed.

Any idea what's needed?

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 June 2015, 21:41:34

I think it's OK but I've got an International Permit as well. £5 from the Post Office.  :y

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: Phil L on 30 June 2015, 21:52:57

Agree, get a permit

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: tunnie on 30 June 2015, 22:05:37

Must had changed, never taken anything more than my license before

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: Nick W on 30 June 2015, 22:06:18

Don't you need a car?

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 June 2015, 22:08:47

Quote from: Nick W on 30 June 2015, 22:06:18

Don't you need a car?

Yes the Yanks don't walk anywhere!  ;D

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: Shackeng on 30 June 2015, 22:13:22

I'm over there most years and have only needed my UK license to hire rent a car. I will be picking up a 26' RV in Vancouver in August, and only expect to need my license, however I will check if it has changed.:y

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: kevinp58 on 30 June 2015, 22:24:12

Yes all you need is a current UK drivers licence  :y :y I have just come back and hired a ford f150 and in January a Chevy Silverado all they want is the licence.

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: Webby the Bear on 01 July 2015, 18:30:11

Cheers guys. I may get this int. permit just to be on the safe side  :y

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 July 2015, 18:39:43

I got one as I'm driving my mate's cars and in terms of his insurance its just covering all the angles.  Apparently US insurance companies are complete bastards and make ours look like pussycats.  ::)

Title: Re: Driving in the states
Post by: Webby the Bear on 01 July 2015, 19:07:10

Quote from: Ex Sir Tigger on 01 July 2015, 18:39:43

I got one as I'm driving my mate's cars and in terms of his insurance its just covering all the angles.  Apparently US insurance companies are complete bastards and make ours look like pussycats.  ::)

If I was to prang it they won't catch me  :P ;D