Can I Drive in California with a foreign license?
- California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident. The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California.
Can I drive with an IDP in California?
- The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California. Citations issued to a person in California who has an IDP, but does not have a California driver license will be placed on the Department of Motor Vehicles database.
Can I register a vehicle from another state in California?
- If you are a California resident and acquire a new car, truck, or motorcycle from another state, it must be certified to meet California smog laws to be registered in California. This includes certain diesel-powered vehicles. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) cannot accept an application to register a vehicle in
Is an international driving permit a valid driver license in California?
- The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident.
The best route to drive from California to Florida is by taking I-10, or Interstate 10. This route is known as the Southern Route and passes through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama before touching down in Florida. In total, the route will take around 41 hours or 2,695 miles of driving.