International Driving Permits/Licences

[Scarlett]

I keep my IDP (issued 2023) with my yellow needle book in a perfectly sized green SQ J amenities kit pouch (Penhaligon’s), for ease of throwing into my suitcase when packing.

Just had a look at it ahead of a trip in just over a week and noticed that it doesn’t ANYWHERE have my drivers license number on it… Name, Australia, dob, address. And my photo.

For this trip I have hire cars booked in Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

 

[RooFlyer]

oticed that it doesn’t ANYWHERE have my drivers license number on it… Name, Australia, dob, address. And my photo.

Because your regular licence must accompany it. The IDL is invalid without the other.

 

[VPS]

I keep my IDP (issued 2023) with my yellow needle book in a perfectly sized green SQ J amenities kit pouch (Penhaligon’s), for ease of throwing into my suitcase when packing.

Just had a look at it ahead of a trip in just over a week and noticed that it doesn’t ANYWHERE have my drivers license number on it… Name, Australia, dob, address. And my photo.

For this trip I have hire cars booked in Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina.

So you aren’t using a valid IDP. good luck

 

[prozac]

So you aren’t using a valid IDP. good luck

Age 18 I landed in UK with an IDP and I drove on it throughout UK and EU for next 4.5yrs, never knew I needed to renew it. Being young and coughy I'd get pulled up a few times, only in UK. I pull the IDP out with a flourish to the question "What's this?" Not one UK copper knew what it was and it usually resulted in a radio call back to HQ and a warning to watch my p's and q's, now on your way son. lol. It was like diplomatic immunity. Anyway, these days even UK bobbies would be more up to speed and you'd unlikely strike one that did not know the ins and outs of driving on an IDP and the requirement it is only valid with your actual aussie license. I've heard in Germany you'll be booked without the supporting license.