Can my husband drive in the US with his Morocco Drivers License?

[Annie280 5]

4 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

If he obtained an international driver's license before he leaves, majority of the states in the US accept it as a valid driver's license. 

 

However, you need to ask you auto insurance, if he will be a covered driver.  When I arrived, I was told by insurance company, I would not be covered and anything that happened while I drove would not be covered by insurance.

I will definitely check with them, thanks so much!

[Crazy Cat 41,858]

Just now, Annie280 said:

I will definitely check with them, thanks so much!

An "international driver's license" is nothing more than a translation of his foreign license.  The point regarding insurance is significant.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,453]

1 hour ago, Annie280 said:

Thank you so much! I think that is for the majority of the states but we will be driving through several of them. I should double-check those. Appreciate this!!

The rules are for the state of residence.  If you are just travelling through, just a valid domestic or foreign driver's license is required.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,453]

I think there's some confusion here.

 

It seems the OP and spouse wants to drive across several states to move to their preferred state of residence after the OP's spouse arrives in the US.

 

The 30 day requirement (or 60 days or whatnot) are for foreign drivers who intend or establishes residence in a state.  It is fine to drive across various US states with a foreign driver's license before establishing residency - the multitude of tourists do it all the time.  The only hurdle is if the license does not have dual language with English.  For example, my wife's Ukrainian license is also in English.  If the license is completely in a foreign language, an international license may be required, which basically converts the information on the license to English, among other foreign languages.

 

 

[Pinkrlion 2,720]

Just now, SteveInBostonI130 said:

I think there's some confusion here.

 

It seems the OP and spouse wants to drive across several states to move to their preferred state of residence after the OP's spouse arrives in the US.

 

The 30 day requirement (or 60 days or whatnot) are for foreign drivers who intend or establishes residence in a state.  It is fine to drive across various US states with a foreign driver's license before establishing residency - the multitude of tourists do it all the time.  The only hurdle is if the license does not have dual language with English.  For example, my wife's Ukrainian license is also in English.  If the license is completely in a foreign language, an international license may be required, which basically converts the information on the license to English, among other foreign languages.

 

 

That is true, however, when tourists come and drive rental cars, they purchase insurance from the rental company.  If OP is driving their personal vehicle.  I am explaining that majority of auto insurance companies will not cover a driver that does not have a US Drivers license, and she needs to check with her carrier.  If they are renting a car to drive, then they can purchase rental insurance and problem is solved.  

[SteveInBostonI130 3,453]

Agree about the insurance.   I was posting about some confusion of needing a US state DL when moving from POE arrival state to destination residence state.

[JeanneAdil 6,505]

1 hour ago, Pinkrlion said:

If he obtained an international driver's license before he leaves, majority of the states in the US accept it as a valid driver's license. 

 

However, you need to ask you auto insurance, if he will be a covered driver.  When I arrived, I was told by insurance company, I would not be covered and anything that happened while I drove would not be covered by insurance.

her address is in CT so he can only drive on international for 30 days

 

Can I Use My Foreign License or an International Driving Permit? International individuals who will be in US for more than 30 days are considered US residents for driving purposes and must apply for a CT driver's license within 30 days of arrival in the state.

[Palawan 131]

8 hours ago, Annie280 said:

Thank you! Appreciate all of you informed people! This website has been so helpful. 🙏

You are so welcomed

 

As a valid licenses driver in all 50 US States I am here to answer all your questions

[BasmaHicham 34]

10 hours ago, Annie280 said:

Hello! This might have been asked before - but just wanted to confirm! Is he able to drive here when he arrives in the US? Thank you!  

My husband did for 2 months until he received his NY drivers license . Because it was during Covid time, his appointment to take the test was 6 week away. 

[Annie280 5]

On 9/13/2022 at 8:39 PM, BasmaHicham said:

My husband did for 2 months until he received his NY drivers license . Because it was during Covid time, his appointment to take the test was 6 week away. 

Thank you!! I think for the most part we will be ok, I checked all the states and we should be good

[Annie280 5]

On 9/13/2022 at 10:34 AM, JeanneAdil said:

Then u need to check the requirements of all the states he drives in

Each state has its own rules for DL 

 

Example :  we bought a new car in GA and legal to drive the 1st 30 days with no plate 

but we drove it to NC to show our son and guess what "not legal there" and they don't follow Ga laws

 

Anyway,  if your insurance allows you to add him on the policy,  then ok

if you can't add him with a foreign DL ,  i wouldn't take the chance

I called my insurance company and they said it was fine. Good call on this thank you so so much!!

[Y-R 0]

DMV laws do vary from state to state....however, most allow a 30-day grace period for tourists and new arrivals. However, once you are settled in one place, get the license as soon as you can.