Texas DL

[TripleG 3]

I have always drove on my Texas DL while in the RP. I have only been stopped once, and that was at an LTO check point. Didn't have any problems using my Texas DL, a few pesos took care of my other problems. My question is: Will my Filipina wife have any problems driving with her Texas DL if she is pulled over in the RP? Does her Texas Drivers license cover her?

Thanks,

Wyatt

[rlogan 2,036]

You can get an international driver's license by just photocopying your license and sending it to a number of places that make these. I get mine renewed every five years. it doesn't cost much.

I've never had any trouble when stopped and produced that license. There is a treaty that Philippines is a part of which means they need to honor the US license, but to avoid needing to fight it in court, just acquire the international license. It will list all the countries party to the treaty in the license. I've used mine in more than a dozen countries.

Google "International Driver's License" and shop around.

Edited December 23, 2012 by rlogan

[Grant PDX 183]

I've used my US driver's license to rent vehicles in numerous european and asian countries, including the Philippines. Nobody has ever had any problems or concerns. My guess is that with a GC and DL she'll be fine.