International driver's licence (IDD): is this site reliable?
I'm stuck in a foreign destination without an IDD, and apparently the official way of doing it for me is to do it before the trip.
However, I found that page: http://www.international-license.com/ They do it and delivery it for you whereever you are or almost.
Have you guys had a past experience with this enterprise? Are they reliable? They clearly mention that
Our translation has no official status and does not confer any legal privileges or rights on consumers.
but what does it mean? Does it mean it is totally useless?
Best Answer
Yes, it is useless.
The reason is that there are two cases. The first case is that you are allowed to use your foreign driving license. For example, a tourist from the USA may drive with his own license six months in Germany. But that is only allowed because Germany and the USA have a reciprocity convention, in this case you do not need this IDD. Simply ask your embassy if your driving license is accepted.
The second case is that you need an IDP which is for example the case for an Indian citizen driving in Germany. Then it is not only useless, but outright dangerous because it could be interpreted as forgery (§276). Germany e.g. is very strict in this case, the maximum penalty are fines up to thousands of € or two years in prison.
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How do you check if the license is legit?
In a Facebook post, the official pointed out the seven telltale signs that allowed enforcers to determine the card's legitimacy:How long does it take to get an international driving Licence?
How long will the process take? Getting an IDP over a Post Office counter takes around five minutes on a turn-up-and-go basis.Can I apply for an international driving permit online UK?
They cannot be obtained online, only at selected Post Offices. Personal applications for IDPs can be made at selected Post Office branch offices. You must apply in person (this means that third party applications will not be accepted) and complete the application form available from the Post Office.How long does it take to get an international driving Licence in South Africa?
The application is done in accordance with the laws of the country the traveller intends visiting - since permit requirements vary from country to country. The application process is about 20 to 30 minutes and requires two ID photos, a current SA licences and passport as well as a payment of R265.International Drivers Permit: 2021 Guide
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Answer 2
Be very careful
The site you refer to http://www.international-license.com/ issues an "International Drivers License". This is a supposed license card with your details on. It is not legally recognized anywhere in the world.
An International Driving Permit is a different document and is legally recognized under convention. It is a paper booklet which is basically just a language translation of your proper license and normally issued by your home Automobile Association as authorized by your government. This document is recognized in any country which is signatory to the convention.
Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit
EDIT: Most countries require you to apply for your International Driving Permit in person with original documents, which effectively means that you cannot get one once you have left home. But if your license was issued in the USA then you can get one from the AAA by mail: http://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html
Answer 3
If you go where it says HOW it works you will see that
The International Driver's Document will help break the language barrier when traveling. Our high quality translation booklet translates your valid driver's license in 9 languages
and in the first page it also says
You only need your driver's license to apply
So In my opinion makes it clear that doesn't have the same value with the real one, it is just a copy translated in other languages and you need your official one in order to get the copy, but that's only my assumptions.
I can only advice you to go to a police station or an embassy in order to tell you what to do.
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