We got a letter from the ins company saying that I can't drive on my UK licence here in the state of texas and I know for sure its not true because I know other people who are insured and driving on their UK licence.

I remember reading a site somewhere ad I can't find it and we need a print out proof before we go to the insurance co. today.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kat

The laws in each state differ, so make sure you have the correct info for your state. Check out if you can transfer your UK license, some DMV's allow a 1 year non-renewable/ non-transferable license. This allows you to get insured and drive while waiting for your Green Card to arrive. I know they do it here in Ohio, but you'd have to check out the Texas DMV/BMV for their rules.

Good Luck

Here in MA I was able to drive for 12 months from entry on my UK licence.... had no problem with our insurance company I just included a printout from DMV showing that my licence was valid for 12 months....

Kezzie

I worked for a large insurance comapany and most will allow 90 days and then if you are living here you must have your license from the state your residing in order for the insurance to stay in effect. Good luck.

Mary

I think it depends on the insurance co... im from u.k and could drive for a year over here... however after 2 months i got my u.s license to make things simple ...goto DPS website

Forgot to add, Progressive insured me with my International and Irish license

I did get my state licence within 90 days of being added to my husbands insurance on their advice...

Kezzie

First of all, you might want to change insurance companies. They can choose not to insure you, based on their own rules, in spite of what the law says.

But, from the DPS website:
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administratio...s_dl_id.htm#q51
Out-of-Country Driver License

1) How long can I drive with an out-of-country driver license?

Generally, a person 18 to 75 years of age with a valid out-of-country driver license in their possession may drive a private, non-commercial motor vehicle in the State of Texas for up to one year from date of entry into the United States, if their home country has reciprocity with the U.S. In order to check for reciprocity agreement status, click on Reciprocity In Driver Licensing or you may contact License Issuance at (512) 424-5089 or by e-mail at license.issuance@txdps.state.tx.us. 37 Texas Administrative Code 15.91.

and under Reciprocity:
(88) United Kingdom (GB);

So you are legal for one year.

Our dilemma is that Natalia has a drivers license issued by the Russian Federation. The Reciprocity list does not list the Russian Federation, but does list the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics which no longer exists. We may have to get an Opinion from the Attorney Generals Office to cover this situation until the legislature changes the Statute. The 30 days as required for out of stater's moving in, does not give enough time to get proficient enough in English for the written test nor to understand instructions given during the driving test.

Thanks everyone and especially thanks for the site url! We are with state farm and I am now insured to drive and am just awaiting an insurance car to be sent in the mail. The printouts were needed for definite to prove that I dont have to have a tx licence.

thanks again

Good to hear it got sorted out.
I had no problem to be added to my wife's insurance prior to getting my TX DL

YAY!! Congrats!!!

I am with USAA and they insured Mark ( Dutch) no problem when he was here visiting. They said that in TX he could drive for 1 year on his NL license. They did tell me that once he moves here ( as a resident ), to get his TX license ASAP.

Best wishes
Michele

I just noticed...You got it sorted