Driving in Florida

stefan9107 · 09-15-2010, 05:00 PM

Hi, im travelling to Florida at the end of this year to visit a friend who lives there. He has his own car and i was wondering if i would be able to drive his car whilst im there? I hold a full UK licence and have done so for 1 and a half years and im 19 years old. Im not sure if i would be legally able to drive his car, and if not, is there some kind of temporary insurance i could get that would enable me to drive the car for the 2 weeks i am there.

Thanks.

Ruby · 09-16-2010, 02:21 AM

You have to be over 21 to be able to drive legally in the states. Having said this, you can get what is called a short term car insurance, and you will be able to get cover for two weeks

stefan9107 · 09-16-2010, 08:29 AM

O ok. I thought that was only to rent a car.

Ruby · 09-16-2010, 01:39 PM

Sorry! Yes, car rental, that is.

I'd advice to carry with you both the licence and the green paper part of the licence as you may need it. Also, look into applying for an International Driving Permit as it can be useful, should you encounter a problem with the law when driving in Florida.

stefan9107 · 09-16-2010, 01:41 PM

So do you have any idea if i can drive my friends car whilst in Florida. I hold a full UK licence.

angelfly · 10-08-2010, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travadvice360

You have to be over 21 to be able to drive legally in the states. Having said this, you can get what is called a short term car insurance, and you will be able to get cover for two weeks

i had a friend that needed one of these. it apparently was a pain in the butt to get

09-15-2010, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
stefan9107 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3	Driving in Florida Hi, im travelling to Florida at the end of this year to visit a friend who lives there. He has his own car and i was wondering if i would be able to drive his car whilst im there? I hold a full UK licence and have done so for 1 and a half years and im 19 years old. Im not sure if i would be legally able to drive his car, and if not, is there some kind of temporary insurance i could get that would enable me to drive the car for the 2 weeks i am there. Thanks.

09-16-2010, 02:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ruby Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,894	Re: Driving in Florida You have to be over 21 to be able to drive legally in the states. Having said this, you can get what is called a short term car insurance, and you will be able to get cover for two weeks

09-16-2010, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
stefan9107 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Driving in Florida O ok. I thought that was only to rent a car.

09-16-2010, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ruby Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,894	Re: Driving in Florida Sorry! Yes, car rental, that is. I'd advice to carry with you both the licence and the green paper part of the licence as you may need it. Also, look into applying for an International Driving Permit as it can be useful, should you encounter a problem with the law when driving in Florida.

09-16-2010, 01:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
stefan9107 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Driving in Florida So do you have any idea if i can drive my friends car whilst in Florida. I hold a full UK licence.


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