Florida Implements New Requirement for Canadian Drivers
International Driver's Permits now required for Canadians driving in Florida
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 02/14/13 -- The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) advises Canadians that the state of Florida has passed into law a requirement for all non U.S residents, including all Canadians, to carry a valid International Driver's Permit (IDP) when driving their own vehicle or a rental vehicle in Florida.
State officials say the law was passed so that Florida law enforcement officials would not be faced with licence documents in languages they could not read, but the law captures drivers from all countries, including Canada. The law now requires both a valid licence from the home country or province, and an IDP.
CAA has obtained the following official comment from the state of Florida regarding this change:
CAA will be requesting that Florida officials follow through and amend this law for all Canadians. Millions of Canadians have driven in Florida for decades without incidents related to the lack of an international driving permit.
In the meantime, however, CAA believes that given the law as it stands today, Canadians planning on driving in Florida should consider acquiring an International Driver's Permit. An IDP is a special document which allows motorists to drive internationally, when accompanied by a valid driver's licence from their country. CAA is the only organization in Canada authorized to issue an International Driving Permit. For more information on IDPs, visit .
CAA is a federation of nine clubs providing more than 5.6 million Members with exceptional emergency roadside service, complete automotive and travel services, member savings and comprehensive insurance services. CAA also advocates on issues of concern to its members, including road safety, the environment, mobility, infrastructure and consumer protection.
Contacts:
Ian Jack
Director of Communications and Government Relations
Office: 613-247-0117 ext. 2007
Cell: 613-863-2590
Kristine Simpson
Manager, Public Affairs
Office: 613-247-0117 ext. 2006
Cell: 613-796-9404
Regional contacts:
Karen Stanley
CAA Atlantic
(506) 649-6290
Chris Rechner
Alberta Motor Association
(780) 430-5679
Niela Melanio
British Columbia Automobile Association
(604) 268-5342
Korey Kennedy
CAA North Eastern Ontario
(613) 721-3283
Silvana Aceto
CAA South Central Ontario
(905) 771-3194
Meredith Maxwell
CAA Niagara
(905) 322-2015
Sophie Gagnon
CAA-Quebec
(418) 624-2424, ext. 2324
Liz Peters
CAA Manitoba
(204) 262-6039
Christine M. Niemczyk
CAA Saskatchewan
(306) 779-6635, ext. 0963
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Datum: 14.02.2013 - 17:51 Uhr
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