Is Greek driver's license valid in the US?
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In general there's a very simple rule as to whether you should get an International Drivers Permit or not.
If your license is in English, or in any of the official languages of the country that you're visiting, then you do not normally need an International Drivers Permit.
If your license is NOT in English, or in any of the official languages of the country that you're visiting, then you would be best to carry an International Drivers Permit.
That's not to say that you'll necessarily need it, but even if you are able to rent a car using your foreign license, it's likely that if you were pulled over by the Police for any reason that they would not accept it if it's not in English.
The other reason for getting an International License is if your normal license does not have a photo on it. Most countries/states, including all in the US, have licenses with photos of them, so a license without a photo would likely be treated with suspicion.
At the end of the day, the laws are important here - but more important is how you are likely to be treated. Even if the letter of the law doesn't require it, it's still a good idea to carry an International Drivers Permit if any of the above conditions are true.
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This page is helpful.
Tourists may drive in the US for up to a year with a foreign driving licence, provided the issuing country is party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (see art. 1 and art. 25 para. 1) or to the Convention on the Regulation of Inter-American Automotive Traffic (Washington, 1943); most countries are contracting parties.
If your foreign licence doesn’t contain a photograph or is written in a language other than English, it’s wise (but not mandatory) to obtain an International Driver’s Permit (IDP). Always carry your foreign licence as well as your IDP. Without an IDP it may be necessary to obtain a certified English translation of your foreign driving licence, usually obtainable from your country’s embassy in the US.
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