Driving With International License in Maryland
Reader’s Question:
Can my girlfriend from UK drive in Ellicott City Maryland with his international license if she hires a vehicle?
Troy
Ellicott City, MD
According to Maryland’s Driver Handbook any nonresident of Maryland may drive on the Maryland roadways provided that the nonresident is in possession of a valid license to operate a vehicle issued by the country or state in which they reside. Motorists with a valid foreign driver’s license may operate a vehicle the same class or type of car in Maryland that the individual is permitted to drive in their home country, as long as they meet the Maryland age requirements.
It sounds that your girlfriend will not have trouble driving in Ellicott City Maryland with his British or UK license. If she only had an international permit that would not be enough to drive with however a valid license from his home country of UK she should be able to drive in MD and other states.
