I recently arrived in California to visit my mother, I noticed that I had lost my driver's license from my native country. Would it be possible if I did get pulled over to just use my international passport as a valid form of ID/license while I am in the country.
2007-11-30 17:29:15 · 9 answers · asked by pgunz36 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
its a valid form of id, but not a valid license. check with the local dmv for a temp license. there might be a problem without you having your native country drivers license. but you should probably check. on the other hand, you could probably just go for it and as long as you dont have an accident or get pulled over, nobody will ever know.
2007-11-30 17:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by loanman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You can drive in CA with a valid foreign drivers license so long as you are a "visitor".
You cannot get a temporary drivers license from the CA DMV if you're just a visitor, sorry.
Your best bet is to see about getting a temporary proof of license from your countries embassy or consulate.
Richard
2007-11-30 18:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot drive with just a form of ID. Not everyone who has a passport is entitled to drive. You need to have a driver's license on you. CA recognizes all foreign licenses. I suggest you call your country's licensing agency and ask them to mail you a temporary replacement.
2007-11-30 17:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Call your consulate to see what people usually do in your situation. I once lost all my IDs in Europe and travelled all over the place using a letter from the U.S. Consul which said I lost my passport and IDs and was waiting for replacements.
2007-11-30 17:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by BruceN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to be charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle! No other license is valid in the state of CA.! Remember bubba is waiting for you in prison!
2007-11-30 17:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your California drivers license is stable in maximum provinces in Canada with the plausible exception of Quebec, you're able to could coach evidence of purchase or 2 container tops of Cherrios.LOL
2016-11-13 02:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO but get an international license
2007-11-30 17:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by littlebotas17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, uh, no way and no how. They have no way to verify your license. If pulled over you can be charged, jailed and either way they may tow and impound the vehicle.
2007-12-01 04:13:29 · answer #8 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As ID yes, but it doesnt do anything re ability to drive, so that part is sticky....if you go to a calif dmv they can give you a temporary permit to drive....
2007-11-30 17:31:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋