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Florida now requires an international drivers license for tourists. (Original Post) jambo101 Feb 2013 OP
Way to alienate one of your largest sources of tourism! Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #1
I'll initiate the process today jambo101 Feb 2013 #2
Ok, I have a bit of understanding for licenses from countries that do not speak English Glassunion Feb 2013 #3
I wonder how much the fine is for not having this license? jambo101 Feb 2013 #4
Oh joy jambo101 Feb 2013 #5
North Myrtle Beach jambo101 Mar 2013 #6
How ironic. In the state of headless drivers mainer Mar 2013 #7

Lydia Leftcoast

(48,217 posts)
1. Way to alienate one of your largest sources of tourism!
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 03:05 AM
Feb 2013

But ha, they can just go to Cuba for their sun and sand.

jambo101

(797 posts)
2. I'll initiate the process today
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 03:49 AM
Feb 2013

But i doubt the required license will be ready for my departure for Florida in 2 weeks.
After taking a 1 month spring break in Florida every year since 1965 nothing will get me to change winter destinations faster than to get a major ticket for not having an international license.

Glassunion

(10,201 posts)
3. Ok, I have a bit of understanding for licenses from countries that do not speak English
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 06:53 AM
Feb 2013

and their licenses are printed in their own native language. But why Canada? Now I have only seen one Canadian license, but it was written in both English and French. I had no issue reading it.

jambo101

(797 posts)
4. I wonder how much the fine is for not having this license?
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 09:20 AM
Feb 2013

i think i read by not having it its the equivalent of driving with no license at all ,so i'd imagine a ball park figure of $300.As probably only 1 in 10 Canadians have heard of this new requirement the law could reap quite the windfall as they eagerly pulli over every car with Canadian plates..

jambo101

(797 posts)
5. Oh joy
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 02:34 PM
Feb 2013

4 to 5 hour line ups at the CAA office here in Montreal to acquire this ridiculous piece of paper.
Maybe i'll just go spend my time and money in Myrtle beach instead.

jambo101

(797 posts)
6. North Myrtle Beach
Mon Mar 18, 2013, 01:40 AM
Mar 2013

Just got all my vacation money, two weeks spent in a great hotel,right on the beach and close to all amenities and a shorter drive by 10 hours.
Highly recommend North Myrtle Beach over Myrtle Beach proper.
View from our hotel room at the Beach Cove Resort.

Florida with its stupid international drivers license demand just lost a longtime customer

mainer

(12,179 posts)
7. How ironic. In the state of headless drivers
Thu Mar 21, 2013, 01:49 PM
Mar 2013

who never shut off their turn signals. All you see are disembodied arms clutching the steering wheel because they're hunched down so far they can't see over the dashboard.

I've driven in most states in the union, and Florida is the one place where I've had the most near-collisions. Before requiring Canadians to get international driving permits, how about requiring FLORIDIANS to steer clear of buildings and swimming pools?

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