Facts and Fiction about Driver's License

Whilst most believe that an International Drivers License (IDL) is legally sufficient for driving in most countries of the world, with the exception of the IDL host country, this is NOT legally correct. In fact international law declares that a "full" drivers license is required in addition to an international drivers license in order to comply with United Nation Laws regarding International Drivers Permits. Therefore if you are driving with only an IDL and are stopped for excessive speed or involved in an accident (even though it's not your fault,) you could be in violation of local laws and subject to the consequence. If your previous license has been suspended or revoked, you could and most likely would face arrest.

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