Canadians driving in the USA

[richard5933]

LOL I get the passport idea when visiting other countries it's the law
but as a American carrying a passport for ID with a valid drivers licenses is BS in this country.It is almost like we have countries 2 in 1 state now this $#!% is only get worse too before long we will need 2 plates  federal and state on a vehicle to travel across this great land

My understanding is that a driver's license is valid for driving whether or not the issuing state has signed onto the Real ID program. However, if you have a license from a state not in the Real ID program (or a non-Real ID from a participating state) you'll need to provide additional documents to board a plane or enter a Federal courthouse, etc. Thanks to Sennsenbrenner for this mess.

[bobofthenorth]

I've been going back and forth across the border for 50 years many times a year for pleasure and for work. Never had a problem. You just have to have your documents in order, answer the questions, be polite, and behave properly.

JC

Sorry JC but its not that simple.  Ken has it right. I'm glad it has worked for you but its OK right up until its not and then its bloody awful. And there doesn't have to be a reason for it to turn awful.  BTDT

We're really happy that we did a lot of US travel 10, 20 and 30 years ago.  Its a big world and if we never drive in the US again we'll survive quite nicely.  I'm not saying that we won't drive in the US again, just that its not a priority and we do actively avoid entering the US.

[Dave5Cs]

The New federal requirements don't take effect until October 1, 2020. The Real-ID until then is your states Drivers license. Off the HLS site.

[eagle19952]

From a Canadian:

When in Rome....

I found a detailed article (sorry, coupla days ago and don't have link at hand); She was speeding. As I understand it, all out of state drivers are taken to station when facing fines, not just us dam furriners'.
Cheers
Ken

Wrong. I have (ok my wife) got a super speeder in Georgia driving an Alabama plated car with an Alaska drivers license.

There was no trip to the pokey.
The wallet was relieved of over $1500.00
An attorney was involved.

[kjurkic]

Wrong. I have (ok my wife) got a super speeder in Georgia driving an Alabama plated car with an Alaska drivers license.

There was no trip to the pokey.
The wallet was relieved of over $1500.00
An attorney was involved.

Zoinkers!