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Travellers warned over forged international driving permits
05 July 2006
Travellers are being warned to make sure they obtain a genuine International Driving Permit.
In the United Arab Emirates, the Automobile and Touring Club for the UAE (ATCUAE) is to run a campaign to let visitors know to get hold of the documents they must go to offices of Emirates Post.
"People buying a forged International Driving Permit and using it when they drive overseas can find themselves in serious trouble," said Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the ATCUAE and the 14-times Middle East rally champion.
"If they have an accident, the fact that they are not carrying a legitimate permit may mean that their insurance is invalid, and that can be very costly."
The International Driving Permit was first established in 1949 by the United Nations to allow motorists to show they have a valid licence when driving abroad, especially as many countries have different requirements
Today, many countries now accept other nation's licences, but the international version is recommended in some cases, as it is printed in ten languages and can help to overcome language barriers between drivers and police. It can also be used as identification if a passport is lost.
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In the United Arab Emirates, the Automobile and Touring Club for the UAE (ATCUAE) is to run a campaign to let visitors know to get hold of the documents they must go to offices of Emirates Post.
"People buying a forged International Driving Permit and using it when they drive overseas can find themselves in serious trouble," said Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the ATCUAE and the 14-times Middle East rally champion.
"If they have an accident, the fact that they are not carrying a legitimate permit may mean that their insurance is invalid, and that can be very costly."
The International Driving Permit was first established in 1949 by the United Nations to allow motorists to show they have a valid licence when driving abroad, especially as many countries have different requirements
Today, many countries now accept other nation's licences, but the international version is recommended in some cases, as it is printed in ten languages and can help to overcome language barriers between drivers and police. It can also be used as identification if a passport is lost.
© Adfero Ltd
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