validation of virginia driving license for authorizing use in France

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charirkMember10 February 2014 00:08:01

We hold a virginia driving license for over ten plus years; how do we approach the matter ? Is there a reciprocity between Virginia (USA) and France?
Is a U.S. citizen allowed to use the Virginia license tag and continue to driving until such time we get a French Carte Grise-- for how long ? Who actually issues an "official Authorizaion" -- customs, local prefecture ot who else?

Gordon BarlowViP10 February 2014 00:20:06

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charirk wrote:
We hold a virginia driving license for over ten plus years; how do we approach the matter ? Is there a reciprocity between Virginia (USA) and France?
Is a U.S. citizen allowed to use the Virginia license tag and continue to driving until such time we get a French Carte Grise-- for how long ? Who actually issues an "official Authorizaion" -- customs, local prefecture ot who else?

I don't think US states would have any reciprocal arrangement - but maybe they do. You might have to buy an International Driving Permit, which is good for a year in most countries of the world.

ArmandViP10 February 2014 03:44:19

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Hi charirk,

Please note that your post has been moved to the France forum for better visibility.

Regards
Armand
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