Originally Posted by
theduke
Let's assume a 16 year old EU citizen has obtained a US drivers license( as a permanent resident). How old does he have to be to use it in Europe? Is there an age requirement for the "international driving permit" ? Since in most of Europe the drivers license can only be obtained at age 18 or, with additional training, 17, I doubt that 16 is old enough to drive in the EU, even with a valid US license.
Any thoughts?
An international driving permit is really just a translation of the drivers home license and is really only necessary in countries that do not use the Roman alphabet I have never obtained one and I have driven all over Europe on an NSW drivers license. It does not imply a right to drive in any country.
In this instance it would be illegal for the 16 yr old to drive, in the same way I guess it would be illegal in Saudi Arabia for a woman to drive.....them's the laws