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So do I need a permit?\u00a0 Confused?<\/h2>\n

In January 2013 an international driving permit (IDP) was indeed needed in Florida to drive legally for visitors outside of the USA.<\/p>\n

However this law\u00a0has now been backtracked (March 2013):<\/p>\n

The DHSMV released a Statement on International Driving Permits<\/a>, stating that the Florida law will not be enforced until a final determination regarding the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic can be made. Although the DHSMV states the law will not be enforced, theoretically this law still exists.<\/p>\n

\"IDP\"<\/a>

Internation Driving Permit debate<\/p><\/div>\n

They are only a few pounds to buy, and the Post Office sell them, so it may be worth a quick visit before heading off to Florida.\u00a0 Get your IDP here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Source: http:\/\/www.theaa.com\/getaway\/idp\/index.html#florida<\/a><\/p>\n

A law introduced in Florida, USA, on 1 January 2013 requires all persons who hold a licence issued outside of the US to carry an International Driving Permit along with their national driving licence.\u00a0 Without an IDP, a driver is therefore driving without a valid licence. If stopped, law enforcement has the options of\u00a0 – Arresting the driver and taking them to jail\u00a0 – Or giving the driver a citation with a mandatory court appearance.\u00a0 The AA strongly advises that you should obtain an IDP<\/strong> if you intend to drive in Florida.\u00a0 Although updates (below) indicate that a fine will not be given just for driving without an IDP, the law hasn\u2019t been amended as yet and does still exist.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So do I need a permit?\u00a0 Confused? In January 2013 an international driving permit (IDP) was indeed needed in Florida to drive legally for visitors outside of the USA. 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