TravelGal
08-07-08, 12:07 PM
Most countries accept a US driver's license but I found this article from the Seattle Times interesting. It reminds me of all the emails I got offering to renew my business license for me for hundreds of dollars. I went down to the city hall and did it for $15.
"International driving permits are official translations of a motorist's driver's license for use when driving in another country. AAA is one of two organizations authorized by the U.S. State Department to sell the documents to valid U.S. driver's license holders. The American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA) is the other.
The Federal Trade Commission has alerted consumers to the scams, and posted information at www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/idpalrt.shtm.
The FTC says fake licenses are sold through unsolicited e-mail for $60 to $400. AAA sells them for $15."
"International driving permits are official translations of a motorist's driver's license for use when driving in another country. AAA is one of two organizations authorized by the U.S. State Department to sell the documents to valid U.S. driver's license holders. The American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA) is the other.
The Federal Trade Commission has alerted consumers to the scams, and posted information at www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/idpalrt.shtm.
The FTC says fake licenses are sold through unsolicited e-mail for $60 to $400. AAA sells them for $15."