If I recall some time ago (years ago) there was some discussion on list of using non-US drivers licenses or out-of-state drivers licenses I think to get around this problem. I thought it was Duncan Frissell or Black Unicorn who offered some opinions on this.
(Actually I am interested in this topic also because I have a UK drivers license and recently moved to the US; taking a drivers test is hassle, and having fingerprints taken (if Washington state is one of the states doing this) feels intrusive to me. ) There are also things called International Drivers Permits, which may allow you to drive for longer on non-US drivers licenses and/or allow you to more easily get a US driving license given an existing non-US license. In the UK at least you can buy an International Drivers Permits for 4 pounds from AA or RAC (motoring associations) on presentation of a currently valid UK drivers license. However I'm having trouble figuring out what the rules are. Washington state licensing say that you must apply for a state license within 30 days if you relocate. And yet I'm pretty sure you can drive for longer than that on an International Driving Permit (the UK ones last for a year I think). But perhaps different rules apply if you are holidaying as opposed to moving. Adam On Mon, Dec 16, 2002 at 10:28:51PM -0800, Blanc wrote: > About a week ago, someone mentioned that in order to get a Driver's Licence > in CA, one has to provide a thumbprint (and Social Security number). I was > surprised by this. So do long-term cpunks who own cars and drive in that > State have their finger print in the public database? (I have already > inquired of two in the Bay Area). > > Are there many other such laws/regulations in CA that you all know of with > which 'residents' are expected comply? > > .. > Blanc
