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4 Jun 2010
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IDP are not "compulsory " anywhere in Europe .I've been all over the countries in Europe you list plus Morocco just using /showing an Ontario license .Was never asked to show an IDP, even though I had it in my pocket, a wasted $15. Using an IDP is more of a courtesy dodge or a sneeky way for those barred from driving in their home country to try to get on the road. .Besides, you still need to show a license to get an IDP
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4 Jun 2010
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"Using an IDP is more of a courtesy dodge or a sneeky way for those barred from driving in their home country to try to get on the road."
in europe it's a waste of money. but at borders where no english is spoken (for a UK license holder) it's very handy to have an IDP. that's their primary purpose, a document with your details and the descriptions translated into numerous other languages.
it's a complementary document to your license, not a license in itself. once you are outside europe it's pretty much irrelevant if you have are barred from driving or not, it only really matters if the official looking at your document is satisfied with it. an IDP helps a great deal here.
those barred from driving in their home country would no doubt have a second copy of their home license anyway, if they were desperate to drive. I can't imagine it being a common use for an IDP, though I may be wrong.
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5 Jun 2010
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Have a look at some of the big Car Hire companies websites, they will have some details about carrying licences and/or the IDP acceptance.
The IDP is a moot point at the moment as you cannot get one without producing a valid licence anyway.
Not having the right paperwork on you will, 99% of the time not be an issue - its the 1% that causes 99% of the aggro. You leave yourself open to having the bike impounded, you arrested, or some corrupt copper adding to their retirement fund. I'd wait for the licence so that I could really enjoy the trip without the worry that every time I came in contact with officialdom they would find the problem.
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