Illinois auto insurance
Reader’s Question:
I have International Driving License from my country India, I just want to know If I can use this to drive in the state of Illinois. Thank you.
Mohitya
Good question Mohitya.
The Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) states that those visiting the state may be able to drive in Illinois with a valid driver’s license from your own country during your stay.
The IL SOS also states that an international license is not recognized as a valid drivers license in the state of Illinois.
From this information it seems that if you have a valid foreign license, which is your valid India driver’s license, you would be able to operate the vehicle in Illinois but not with just the International Driving License (IDL) or International Driver’s Permit (IDP).
You may contact the Illinois Secretary of State to get more information of what you are required to have to be able to drive in the state of Illinois.
Goodluck!
MariCAR
