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That's to help cut back on the slow Canadian drivers that get in our way.
Pimpin aint dead.... its just renamed.... Frozen.
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I'm sure Disney is behind this as a way to get and keep people on property, just like ME.
Seriously, having done my share of driving in Florida, the large portion of tourist drivers really is a problem. People just don't know where they are going. If this cuts down on some of the dangerous behavior I've seen, good for them. There shouldn't be any exceptions though, if that's the case. In fact, targeting out of state drivers wouldn't be so bad, especially those Vermont drivers.. You know what I'm talking about if you've ever been behind one.
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It isn't a license, it's a permit. All you need to do it go to CAA and purchase one for about $25. You will not need to be retested etc. It's more of a translation of your legal driver's license into many languages, so that it can be read and understood by international authorities if needed. It is not a training related document.
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Originally Posted by DizneyRox
Seriously, having done my share of driving in Florida, the large portion of tourist drivers really is a problem. People just don't know where they are going. If this cuts down on some of the dangerous behavior I've seen, good for them. There shouldn't be any exceptions though, if that's the case. In fact, targeting out of state drivers wouldn't be so bad, especially those Vermont drivers.. You know what I'm talking about if you've ever been behind one.
As someone who lives in and so drives in FL everyday..the amount of tourist drivers is a real problem here. I understand that I live in a state that depends on tourist dollars, however I don't think that asking them to have a DL that is easier for law enforcement to read/track/get info from if needed is unreasonable. No matter where they are from.
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Originally Posted by Cheshire_Girl
As someone who lives in and so drives in FL everyday..the amount of tourist drivers is a real problem here. I understand that I live in a state that depends on tourist dollars, however I don't think that asking them to have a DL that is easier for law enforcement to read/track/get info from if needed is unreasonable. No matter where they are from.
I agree ... AND it's not like the fee is going to Florida, it is paid to the juristiction of issue.
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I hope they get the exception sorted out ASAP.
Although I agree with it for non-english liscenses, it seems like a crazy extra step for an english drivers liscence that is "good enough" for every other state!
Oh well, another jurisdiction can do what they want, and we have to follow their rules.
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Just talking to my parents who winter in Florida, they and everyone the know knew nothing about this. After a bit of digging they found that there is a grace period until the State looks into exceptions some time in March. It is definitely something to do with non-English language permits.
Originally Posted by kbean
That's to help cut back on the slow Canadian drivers that get in our way.
You obviously haven't seen them drive back home!
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Is this the same International Driver's permit that is accepted in other countries? My husband just had to get one to be able to drive in France for our vacation. I think it's becoming the standard in other countries, but it's interesting that Florida is the first individual state to say they are going to require it. Could be the high number of tourists and snowbirds (from Canada, in particular) prompting the issue.
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There are bad drivers everywhere. Trust me, it's much worse here where I live now as opposed to Florida. Much.
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Originally Posted by Melanie
There are bad drivers everywhere. Trust me, it's much worse here where I live now as opposed to Florida. Much.
I have driven in the DC area Mel...NEVER AGAIN! I have never wanted to close my eyes while driving until I was there.
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This year is the first year we have decided to drive, it's funny how many states I can drive through, but I need I permit for Florida. The $25 for the permit isn't an issue, but is it just the $25 per car or per driver? That could mean $50 for my DH And I, which I could use on my vacation, since we're going other places besides WDW. If Florida doesn't want me driving in their state, I can take my money someplace else. I think California would be more then happy to take it.
Like I said before, I am an American, but because my drivers license is Canadian I need a permit...what is wrong with this picture?
The DH has been studying this and it may be against not only the US Federal law, but also the Geneva convention on international traffic.
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Originally Posted by Caroleh
Like I said before, I am an American, but because my drivers license is Canadian I need a permit...what is wrong with this picture?
The DH has been studying this and it may be against not only the US Federal law, but also the Geneva convention on international traffic.
You don't have an American Drivers license, that's what's wrong. Why does everyone who doesn't live in the USA think they should be entitled to all of our rights and privileges when they are here?
If you do not have a drivers license that is in our systems that makes you harder to trace if you commit a crime (not saying you are a criminal Carol, just making a point here) or, God forbid, you are a victim of a crime.
It is not unreasonable in any way and EVERY state should require it if you do not have a US Issued license. Plain and simple...and last I checked, Canada was not a part of the United States, it just borders us...
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From CBC website:
"The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issued a statement detailing that the new statute may be in violation of the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic and therefore the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) will defer enforcement of violations of the amended statutory section.
The Florida law was passed so police would not be faced with licence documents in languages they could not understand. "
It is not a question of the validity of foreign license, it is so Florida law enforcement can read the licence.
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Originally Posted by Cheshire_Girl
You don't have an American Drivers license, that's what's wrong. Why does everyone who doesn't live in the USA think they should be entitled to all of our rights and privileges when they are here? .
Just for your information....not everyone that doesn't live in the US thinks that they are entitled to all of your rights and privileges. Personally, I prefer my Canadian rights. BTW, I am an American citizen and I do have all the rights. I lived in the US for most of my life.
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My instinct is that it violates the Full Faith and Credit clause and probably a treaty or two. States can't regulate driving where every state has to give you permision to drive. I am sure being international complicates the law some but the Constitution expressly restricts the States from limiting commerce using border barriers like this.
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I imagine this was pushed by the rental care industry and the target was not Canadians.
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Originally Posted by Altair
I imagine this was pushed by the rental care industry and the target was not Canadians.
The car rental agencies didn't know about it...it was somebody that had a rental car that broke down and a police officer asked for his international license. The guy didn't know what the police officer was talking about and neither did the rental car company. The law took effect on Jan 1 and we're just learning about it now.
Carol
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Oct. 13 ???
Oct. 12 DVC-OKW.
Feb 12 DVC-AKL-Kidani
Oct. 11 DVC-AKL-Kidani
Feb. 11 AKL-Jambo
Feb. 10 POFQ
Dec. 09 POFQ
Dec. 08--POFQ
Oct. 08--POFQ
Dec. 07--Wilderness Lodge,
May 06--Grand Floridian
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Originally Posted by Caroleh
Just for your information....not everyone that doesn't live in the US thinks that they are entitled to all of your rights and privileges. Personally, I prefer my Canadian rights. BTW, I am an American citizen and I do have all the rights. I lived in the US for most of my life.
I'm sincerely ignorant here, as I have only lived in the U.S. How does this work? If you live in Canada long enough, don't you have to apply for citizenship there? Who do you pay taxes to? Sorry for sounding nosy--I am truly curious about the answer.
And sorry for going
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