Your Driver's License FAQ
Answers to questions on driving outside of your state, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and driving when you're over 65.
Is my driver's license good in every state?
If I get a ticket in another state, will it affect my driver's license?
» Can I use my driver's license in a foreign country?
When can my driver's license be suspended or revoked?
What will happen if I'm caught driving with a suspended or revoked license?
My elderly friend is becoming unsafe at the wheel. Will her license be taken away?
Can I use my driver's license in a foreign country?
Many countries, including the United States, have signed an international agreement allowing visitors to use their own licenses in other nations. Before traveling to another country, contact its consulate office or embassy to find out whether your license will be sufficient; you can find the phone number in your telephone book's white pages under the name of the country. Or, you can visit the U.S. State Department website at http://travel.state.gov.
In addition, you may want to obtain an "International Driver's Permit," issued by the American Automobile Association. This document translates the information on your driver's license into ten languages. Many countries require the permit, not because it meets their requirements for a license, but because it is a ready-made copy of the important information on your American license.
Finally, if you intend to stay in another country for an extended period of time, you should check with the consular office to find out whether you'll need to apply for a license in that country. Every country will have its own rules about when a "visit" turns into something more permanent.
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