Driving in North and South Carolina with an Indian driving licence?
I am a visitor in Charlotte, NC, and am planning to drive from Charlotte to Charleston by renting a car.
Will my Indian driving licence be enough for driving a car in the states of NC and SC, or do I need an international driver's permit? I'd appreciate a source for any information, especially if forms are required to complete.
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A quick google led me to this webpage. It says you need to check the driving rules for the states you are going to, but it also says you should get an International Driving Permit before you arrive.
I got one of these before I went to the US to study for a year, but I am pretty sure my parents didn't bother when they came to the US and hired a car. That said, we are from the UK so our licenses are in English.
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Can I drive in North Carolina with an Indian license?
A valid license issued by a government agency from a U.S. state or another country is required to drive legally in North Carolina. North Carolina law enforcement authorities do not recognize international driver licenses.Is Indian driving license valid in South Carolina?
South Carolina waives the requirement for knowledge and skills testing if you're a first-time applicant from a country, US territory, or a freely associated state that has a formal reciprocity agreement with this state as long as your out-of-country driving credential has not expired.Can Indians drive in US with Indian license?
The rules: You can drive in the USA against your Indian driving licence for a year, as long as the license valid and in English. If, for any reason, it is not, you need to carry an International Driving License (more on that below). You also need to have a copy of the I-94 form, which shows the date you entered the US.Can you drive in South Carolina with a foreign license?
If you're visiting from a non-English speaking country, you're strongly advised to get an International Driving Permit from your home country. An International Driving Permit serves as a translation to be used with your valid driver's license.How to drive in the US with foreign country driver's license
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