Would it be legal or illegal?.....

[Scom 5]

Hi Everyone

Very random Question... Mississippi Law states that as a UK Driving license holder I am legally allowed to drive in America...but only if I am a "VISITOR". As someone who has applied for AOS and awaiting my interview date (March 4th) would I, in the eyes of law, be recognized as a visitor? My first reaction would be no, but wanted to throw the question out there and get some opinions and advice.

(FYI - Never driven here as I never wanted to take the risk, but out of interest called Mississippi highway patrol who stated as a visitor of the united states a UK driving license holder can legally drive here)

Edited February 4, 2014 by Scom

[h13rma 35]

I think that Mississippi is one of the few states where you can get a drivers licence without a social security number.

[Ralph and Meghan 19]

In Massachusetts you have to get a Massachusetts driver's license asap you established. I got my green card early January and in progress to get my license. I still can drive legally with my dutch license.

What i know so far unless your in a bad traffic accident your fine driving with your uk license.

[Scom 5]

I think that Mississippi is one of the few states where you can get a drivers licence without a social security number.

Unfortunately not. I have to wait for my SS# and green card before I can trade my UK driving license for a US Driving license... Luckily the Mississippi Highway patrol also confirmed that I do not need to re-take my driving test, but I do need to take a computer test at a cost of $7 (Relief )

Edited February 4, 2014 by Scom

[Scom 5]

In Massachusetts you have to get a Massachusetts driver's license asap you established. I got my green card early January and in progress to get my license. I still can drive legally with my dutch license.

What i know so far unless your in a bad traffic accident your fine driving with your uk license.

Thank you! The term "Visitor" can seem rather vague when you are applying for AOS. I appreciate your quick response

[Ralph and Meghan 19]

Your lucky. I have to do a written and road test to get my Massachusetts driver's license.

[Scom 5]

Hi Everyone

Very random question... Mississippi Law states that as a UK driving license holder I am legally allowed to drive in America... but only if I am a "visitor". As someone who has applied for AOS and awaiting my interview date (March 4th) would I, in the eyes of the law, be recognized as a "visitor" ? I have not driven since I arrived here but I called the Mississippi Highway Patrol out of interest who confirmed this to me. (I was also informed (which is slightly better news), that once I receive my SS3 and Green card I do not need to retake my actual driving test but I do need to pass a $7 computer test .....ohhh the relief I felt LOL!!!!!!!!).

Any thoughts and opinions greatly received on whether us lovely AOS applicants would still be deemed as a visitor.

[Scom 5]

Your lucky. I have to do a written and road test to get my Massachusetts driver's license.

My friend did AOS in New York and he had to retake EVERYTHING Blah!!! I am so relieved to say the least that all I need to do is a computer test.

[Ontarkie 14,234]

~~Moved to Moving Here and Your New Life In America~~

[Scom 5]

~~Moved to Moving Here and Your New Life In America~~

That's kinda what I was thinking.. I would not deem myself as a visitor anymore. Thank u for reply

[aussie_jason 195]

Technically no you can't use your foreign driver's license at this stage but realistically it would be up to the officer that pulled you over if you got pulled over, personally I wouldn't risk it.

Once you get your EAD then you can get a MS driver's license so you shouldn't have long to wait.

[Jeremy12095 8]

After a period of 30 days I believe that makes you a resident. I ran in to an issue with my wife here in NY. She had an Ecuadorian license and a valid NYS learners permit. Under the law after 30 days of living in NY she had to switch but the gray side she could drive by her self with a NYS learners permit and the Ecuadorian license. She did get pulled over and issued tickets because the police officer did not know the law. A simple letter to the DA and judge siting the law ( or in my case pointing them to the DMV's website) got the case dismissed and now she went on to get her USA drivers license.

[h13rma 35]

Yes it's a pain in Mass that you have to do the test again, but if you spend a day on the RMV website you can usually pick up a cancelation a couple of days away. It's kind of risky with uk licence we got an insurance company that gave us third party on the uk licence so only used an old car

[Scom 5]

Technically no you can't use your foreign driver's license at this stage but realistically it would be up to the officer that pulled you over if you got pulled over, personally I wouldn't risk it.

Once you get your EAD then you can get a MS driver's license so you shouldn't have long to wait.

Thank you! I have received my green card interview date but still waiting on EAD.. is this generally normal do you think?

After a period of 30 days I believe that makes you a resident. I ran in to an issue with my wife here in NY. She had an Ecuadorian license and a valid NYS learners permit. Under the law after 30 days of living in NY she had to switch but the gray side she could drive by her self with a NYS learners permit and the Ecuadorian license. She did get pulled over and issued tickets because the police officer did not know the law. A simple letter to the DA and judge siting the law ( or in my case pointing them to the DMV's website) got the case dismissed and now she went on to get her USA drivers license.

I think I will sit pretty and not take the risk then Thank you for advice.

[Cathi 5,757]

No you are not a visitor