Yes, you will need this, at least for visiting Japan and UK. IDP application is just about $10 in my home country, but I found out it is $20 in the US loool One good thing is now I know what to fill in the permit's effective date in the US with AAA. It was a little confusing because it is not definable in my home country, the date you walk into the office for application is the effective date, thanks for showing us that part
The IDP is moreless a translation of your national license. You only need it in Europe if you do not have a driving license which is issued in the English or French language.
You definitely need this in Southeast Asia, for example Thailand, Vietnam, Laos. Without it, you will get some minor fines, but more importantly, if you get in an accident, you were driving without a license, and your insurance may refuse to pay out.
An important thing to note is that AAA is the only official authorized place to get a real IDP in the US. If you try and google search, you will likely find quite a few companies that offer an international drivers license, but AAA is the only approved vendor in the US. All the others are not valid. You might get lucky and when you go to pick up a rental car, the desk agent might not recognize it's a fake. Same thing if you are pulled over by police. Maybe they don't realize it's not valid. But in either case, if they do, you don't get the car you were probably counting on, or you face potentially serious legal issues for not having valid documents. Either way, why take the risk.
Believe it or not the US DL follows the international standard (shocker) where the information on the DL is organized by numbered entries. So 1 is your last name, 2 is first, 3 DOB and so on. That's important because that is all that matters to the police if you get stopped in non-English speaking countries. The thing we don't follow is the classification codes, which I suppose could be an issue if for example you wanted to drive a big-ass heavy RV or a motorcycle. I guess it's still a good idea to get an IDP since it costs peanuts and is easy to obtain, though I would inquire whether the country/ies you visit just accept US license w/o an issue. Just have your passport with you.
and learn , this : Stay in your lane is only in the US. in the EU, after passing a car you Must go to the rightside lane. you can get a fine for staying in the left lane.. When you see blue flashing light's Make Room !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for this! Oddly enough, in Michigan you can get ticketed for not moving over to the right after passing...but I've never seen it actually happen. Thanks for the advice - I'm super nervous to drive in Slovenia but I'm sure it will be fine!
@@theocdtraveler I'd be interested in how it goes. When you rent the car, give them your American DL and see if they even ask for the IDL. Looking forward to hearing about it after your trip!
East to understand explanation, thank you! Safe travels✈️
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Yes, you will need this, at least for visiting Japan and UK.
IDP application is just about $10 in my home country, but I found out it is $20 in the US loool
One good thing is now I know what to fill in the permit's effective date in the US with AAA. It was a little confusing because it is not definable in my home country, the date you walk into the office for application is the effective date, thanks for showing us that part
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
The IDP is moreless a translation of your national license. You only need it in Europe if you do not have a driving license which is issued in the English or French language.
@@gerdpapenburg7050 didn’t need mine at all!
You definitely need this in Southeast Asia, for example Thailand, Vietnam, Laos. Without it, you will get some minor fines, but more importantly, if you get in an accident, you were driving without a license, and your insurance may refuse to pay out.
Really. That's great to know. Have you actually had to show it?
An important thing to note is that AAA is the only official authorized place to get a real IDP in the US. If you try and google search, you will likely find quite a few companies that offer an international drivers license, but AAA is the only approved vendor in the US. All the others are not valid. You might get lucky and when you go to pick up a rental car, the desk agent might not recognize it's a fake. Same thing if you are pulled over by police. Maybe they don't realize it's not valid. But in either case, if they do, you don't get the car you were probably counting on, or you face potentially serious legal issues for not having valid documents. Either way, why take the risk.
Really?!? I can’t believe people fake that?!?
Believe it or not the US DL follows the international standard (shocker) where the information on the DL is organized by numbered entries. So 1 is your last name, 2 is first, 3 DOB and so on. That's important because that is all that matters to the police if you get stopped in non-English speaking countries. The thing we don't follow is the classification codes, which I suppose could be an issue if for example you wanted to drive a big-ass heavy RV or a motorcycle. I guess it's still a good idea to get an IDP since it costs peanuts and is easy to obtain, though I would inquire whether the country/ies you visit just accept US license w/o an issue. Just have your passport with you.
This is awesome detail! Thank you so much for providing… This makes a lot of sense and I’ll be sure to have that passport ready at all times!
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@@tt73p34 thanks for watching!
and learn , this : Stay in your lane is only in the US. in the EU, after passing a car you Must go to the rightside lane. you can get a fine for staying in the left lane..
When you see blue flashing light's Make Room !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for this! Oddly enough, in Michigan you can get ticketed for not moving over to the right after passing...but I've never seen it actually happen. Thanks for the advice - I'm super nervous to drive in Slovenia but I'm sure it will be fine!
In most circumstances, you don't need an IDP!
That's what I figured...I'm just so paranoid about it I thought I'd float the $20
@@theocdtraveler I'd be interested in how it goes. When you rent the car, give them your American DL and see if they even ask for the IDL. Looking forward to hearing about it after your trip!
@@oliversissonphone6143 Honestly...I highly doubt they'll ask to your point but I will let you know!