Can China driver's license be used in the United States?

There are many friends who definitely want to go to go on road trip, but friends, do you know? In road trip, the first thing you have to worry about is your driver's license. Not all countries can use domestic driver's licenses. Let's go and see the specific information now.

Q: Is it legal to drive in the United States with a China driver's license?

1. Although different states in the United States have different policies, strictly speaking, it is illegal for China to drive in the United States with a driver's license;

The reason is that China has not acceded to the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic.

The Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, therefore, Americans cannot drive in China with an American driver's license, and China cannot drive in the United States with a China driver's license;

3. The reason why China didn't join is ... well, one China principle.

Q: Can I rent a car in the United States with my China driver's license?

In most states and most car rental shops, you can rent a car smoothly with a China driver's license. If store A says no, you can also transfer to store B. ..

Summary: Car rental companies don't care.

Q: Driving with a China driver's license and speeding were stopped by the traffic police. Will there be any additional problems because of the driver's license?

1. It depends on which state you are from, the traffic police you meet, and your face value. ...

2.

In most states, especially in developed areas (such as California), the American police will only check your China driver's license and passport (to determine whether you are a tourist or an immigrant, and only tourists can drive with a China driver's license), and will directly issue you with speeding/improper parking tickets, without causing you trouble because of the driver's license itself.

3.

In several States, several policemen will tell you that your driver's license is illegal, forbid you to drive again, and let your friends or tow truck companies or car rental companies drive away. Legend has it that you will be given a ticket similar to illegal parking, that's all. No one was accused of driving without a license. However, when driving remotely, please check here for specific policies. Special reminder is that Massachusetts (where Boston is located) is not remote, but rumors are very strict. Don't challenge China's driver's license.

Summary: Generally speaking, the police don't care or develop into a serious problem, but some states don't question it.

Q: Will the insurance company pay for an accident while driving with a China driver's license?

1. According to the current online cases, the insurance company will make claims.

2. However, it is generally believed that the possibility of full responsibility for serious accidents is very high, and it is unreasonable in court, and the amount of insurance compensation cannot be fully covered.

Summary: Generally speaking, claims can be settled.

Supplementary question:

Q: What is an international driver's license?

1. International driver's license refers to InternationalDrivingPermit(IDP qualification (IDP).

2.IDP is a translator and can't replace a domestic driver's license. Mainly used to solve language problems (such as driving with a driver's license written in Thai in Korea and driving with a driver's license written in Korean in Japan).

IDP uses 10 language to solve this problem)

3.IDP is only issued to citizens of countries that have joined the traffic convention. Obviously, China citizens cannot apply for IDP.

4. At present, both the domestic car rental platform and the "international driver's license" provided by Taobao are international drivers.

License(IDL), IDL itself is nothing! ! No legal effect! ! Nobody recognizes it! ! Can not replace IDP! ! But ... what exists is reasonable.

This thing can successfully confuse some American policemen who are not good at learning. After all, they all look alike.

This is IDP, but China citizens can't apply.

This is IDL, which is better than IDP. Especially suitable for entertaining yourself and making friends.

Q: Is it necessary to notarize China's driver's license?

Same as above, it's unnecessary and useless.