Sen. Leising has introduced SB 248 which is an oddly specific requirement that, beginning not later than July 1, 2015, the BMV begin negotiating with Germany for an agreement that would provide for reciprocal exchange of driver’s licenses with Germany. The statute already gives the BMV the discretion to negotiate such agreements with foreign countries. But this one would mandate negotiations with German, and only Germany.
Doesn’t an agreement already exist that Americans can use their license for six month without applying for a license in countries? Without such an agreement, people couldn’t rent cars and drive them in England, Germany, France, etc. If one intends to live in Germany, maybe one should actually learn the rules and pass the test, or are the rules too difficult for Indiana residents?
I understand that you can get an International Driving Permit in this country (at AAA and other organizations) for around $10, good for a year, that can be used in Europe, but most countries will recognize your Indiana driver’s license. Just rent the car and drive it. I’m not sure what this law is all about and why it would be necessary for a tourist, or someone who wants to live in Europe for less than a year. Sounds a little strange.