dirver's licence

[ceecee]

hi all
am i right in thinking that to hire a car in the us you need to have both parts of your uk licence i.e. the paper part and the photocard? I have both parts but my brother doesn't so he'll need to get that sorted asap.
thanx
cc

[blott]

You always need both parts, even in the UK!

Sometimes the car rental companies look at both parts and sometimes they don't. But as you can't rely on them not looking and you need both parts in the UK anyway, it'd be better sorted in any case.

Alternatively, if your brother only has the 'old style' licence which didn't arrive with two parts, ie no photo card, then that's perfectly acceptable.

[ceecee]

[msnwink] i know you always need both...my brother has the old style - never been changed since he passed his test 20 years ago!

[DLB-GOUROCK]

I understand that you will need both parts, not necessarily when you pick up the car, but definitely when you are driving on the road as if you were unfortunate to be involved in an incident and the police were present you have to be able to present your driving licence (both parts) together with the rental agreement / insurance on demand.

Should have added I believe that you also need your passport when driving too.

Can those in the know (Roger) confirm exactly what documents we need to have when driving in the US ?

[roger]

To collect your car you need your license (either both parts if you have the newer type or paper only part if you have the old type). With the newer type you wont need to show a passport as you just need photo ID so the photo part of your license is adequate. If you have the paper only type then show your passport as photo ID.

When driving you must always have your license with you as well as all the paperwork you were given on collection of the car, as this proves you are insured if stopped.

I'm not aware that you need your passport with you when driving. Most people would prefer to keep their passport back at their villa in a safe place rather than carry it with them wherever they go.

[DLB-GOUROCK]

Roger,

Thanks for this.

[ceecee]

Thank you for this.

A new problem has arisen - i told my brother all the above - he now reveals his old paper licence has his old address on it too!!! he'll have to change it now!

Thanks again
CC

[roger]

The address being out of date usually isn't a problem provided you also take something to prove your old and new address. If he has time to safely renew his license then do so, but if not take the out-of-date license and don't initially tell them the address is out-dated. But if asked then he will have supporting documentation with him to show he has recently moved.

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by ceecee
Thank you for this.

A new problem has arisen - i told my brother all the above - he now reveals his old paper licence has his old address on it too!!! he'll have to change it now!

Thanks again
CC
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[sunseeker]

having the incorrect address on your driving license certainly is a problem as its against the law not to notify the dvla of any changes. I am pretty sure the same goes for the USA too. The law is the law and nobody should advocate anyone to do it.

Dave

[roger]

That's true - if stopped then you he should also produce the documentatoin he has with him to demonstrate the change of address. It really is best for him to send it off and have it updated before he travels.

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by sunseeker
having the incorrect address on your driving license certainly is a problem as its against the law not to notify the dvla of any changes. I am pretty sure the same goes for the USA too. The law is the law and nobody should advocate anyone to do it.

Dave
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