<P> The International Driving Permit (IDP) (sometimes erroneously called the International Driver's License) is a booklet which is an authorized translation of a driver's home license into many languages (especially languages with non-Latin scripts such as Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc .). In some cases, it is obtained from a motoring organization such as the Automobile Association or the equivalent in the driver's home country . In other cases, it is delivered by the same government services that deliver ordinary licenses . The IDP has no validity except when used in conjunction with the driver's own license . The existence of the IDP is necessitated by many countries refusing to recognize driver's licenses written in foreign languages without accompanying translations . </P> <P> Temporary visitors from the United States to France (less than 90 days) are permitted to drive with a valid US state driver's license . In addition to holding a US driver's license, visitors are advised (but not required) to carry an International Driving permit, or attach a French translation to their US state driver's license . </P> <P> China, at present, does not recognize IDPs and requires drivers to get an additional Chinese license before being officially allowed on all roads . Holders of foreign licenses are exempt from certain requirements when obtaining a Chinese license . </P> <P> A minimum driving age often exists regardless of possession of a foreign license; an American cannot drive below the local minimum age in Europe, nor can a 17 - year - old Briton drive in mainland Europe where the minimum age is 18 . </P>

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