Your international driving license can be used to drive in US. Many states including Massachusetts and Utah allow you to use your home country license for up-to 6 months.
The state law is different for each and you should first check your residence state’s DMV website before taking any decision. Driving without a license is a very serious offence and you may have to pay heavy fine if you are caught.
Indian driving license from your state in India can be used to drive car in US. Chinese, Mexican drivers license (Mexican OL) in English can be used to drive in US. Canadian tourists driving in to US for short term can also drive with their Canadian license.
Note that driving is allowed only for non-commercial vehicles with international license.
Foreign Driving License Age
The minimum driving age is 16 in USA. It does not matter if it is lower in your home country.
How Long Can I drive with Foreign License?
Driving from 1 month to 1 year is allowed in many US states like MA, TX and others.
This information is useful for F1 students and J visa holders. Some states like California and New York even allow age 18 and older to drive with a valid DL from their home state or country without getting their state license as long as their home state or country DL is valid.
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