International driving permit expires abroad
 

hi all,

I have looked for topic of IDP after one year validation and havent found anything.

my question is:

any idea of what to do if you are travelling in Europe/africa/Asia and your IDP expires?

I would appreciate your help!

NIcolas.

IDP
 

hello tiffany,

The way you say about your sister is interesting, but i have a question: dont you need your local license to get the international one? have you posted your local to oyur sister and get it back later?

thanks for your help!

nico

Tiffany, I dont mean to doubt your knowledge but I need to renew my licence next May, as I'm buggering off early I had planned to do all the hoops and hurdles bit for HGV PSV before April and then apply for a International Permit at the same time.
Just checked on our regulations and the permit is valid for 3 years and only in conjunction with your Licence, not a licence in its own right.

Do you have a different one in the UK??

On a side note, make copies of your original license and laminate them.
They are very useful for corrupt cops.
I left one in Honduras and Panama as souvenirs to the local cops who insisted I come pick it up at the police station after paying a silly fine.
An international permit is only a translation of your DL, not a replacement.
It's easy to make a copy and change the dates.

thanks wheatwhacker

it is very useful whta you explain.

thanks,

nicolas