International Driving Permit (big fine!!!)

charlotte

I have just received this info from Goa:

Quote:Steve and Ann have been there a few days and have been in touch with some worrying news which I am passing on to you. They have discovered that the IDP (International Driving Permit) issue has moved on a stage. Lasy year a lot of bike renters were demanding an IDP before rental; now the police are stopping foreigners and demanding to see it, with a Rs10,000 fine for not having one (Steve didnt bother to get one so now is in a panic as he owns a car out there!)

IDP application forms can be download from www.theaa.com or www.rac.co.uk

You can also get one at main post offices, where you can obtain the licence ,
for £5.50. You will need to take with you:

Driving licence and counterpart if you have the plastic type licence.
A passport size photograph signed on the back by you.
Some other ID. your passport will do.

All the info. is on the AA and RAC websites.