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riverbendviewgal

(4,252 posts)
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 12:09 PM Feb 2013

Florida now requires Canadian drivers carry an international driving permit [View all]

This is too much!!!!!! I have two couple friends down there now....They will be worried. but the good news they already had decided just before going that they won't be going back next winter..They are choosing Europe in the future.

so Florida will be losing more money read the comments on this article as well. We are quiet people but we do stick to our morals and beliefs. Now I am going out for a delicious Tim Horton coffee.



This just in from the department of red tape you didn’t know existed: Canadians are now required by law to have an international driving permit in addition to their regular licences when driving in Florida.
The state law quietly came into effect on Jan. 1, but no one in the tourism industry really noticed until a British journalist called this week.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/02/14/florida_now_requires_canadian_drivers_carry_an_international_driving_permit.html

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Whenever I boycott a state that I might have visited, I call the Department of Tourism and tell them Brickbat Feb 2013 #1
I am in Canada now riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #4
Oh, I knew you were in Canada... Brickbat Feb 2013 #7
I am not that swift I guess riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #9
I assume this has something to do with 'English only' wingnuts in Floridabama. nt onehandle Feb 2013 #2
They are nutwits riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #5
"Don't let the door hit ya in the arse!" -quote- all the waitresses & waiters who you didn't tip. L0oniX Feb 2013 #3
You are a very insulting person riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #8
Bullshit! L0oniX Feb 2013 #11
Why the personal attack? nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #14
I did. nt IdaBriggs Feb 2013 #15
Personal??? I'm quoting from the many waitesses and waiters I talk with. n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #16
Well the same can be said of many Americans. nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #19
Why do a personal attack on her? LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #22
Yep. I'm an Aussie and when I moved to Europe, I had to learn how to tip. SwissTony Feb 2013 #32
I don't remember "tipping" as part of European culture. WinkyDink Feb 2013 #42
It's not really. SwissTony Feb 2013 #44
We are a country of liars. I don't believe anyone just because they say something. L0oniX Feb 2013 #48
I don't believe you...you are lying. sdfernando Feb 2013 #78
I thrive off of your hatred. n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #80
LOL...I don't hate you sdfernando Feb 2013 #83
USA! USA! USA! USA! Capt. Obvious Feb 2013 #28
I know an American Lady from NJ riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #29
I'm quite certain you may actually believe ,,, LanternWaste Feb 2013 #41
Broad brush much? Bake Feb 2013 #81
Aw your right I'm sorry ...please forgive me L0oniX Feb 2013 #82
How did this turn into a tipping thread anyway??? Bake Feb 2013 #85
But they buy stuff and help the economy SoCalDem Feb 2013 #84
Both concise and idiotic sharp_stick Feb 2013 #23
Wow. What a compelling argument. Is that all you've got? nm rhett o rick Feb 2013 #60
I was thinking the same thing. The waiters and waitresses won't lose.... BlueJazz Feb 2013 #10
They don't leave a tip for the hotel/motel maids either. n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #12
How many Americans do? nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #20
I always tip the maids at least 15% ...and resturaunt workers 15 to 20%...and I am not wealthy. L0oniX Feb 2013 #45
You are an exception as far as maids nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #46
You are definitely the exception laundry_queen Feb 2013 #49
Gee I am a dumb ass then I guess. Stupid me tipping maids. L0oniX Feb 2013 #51
I tip maids but no where near 15% dsc Feb 2013 #68
For me it depends on how long my stay is. If I see that they are doing a good job and... L0oniX Feb 2013 #70
well yeah a long stay dsc Feb 2013 #71
This is very well understood in the area of Florida I live in. NCTraveler Feb 2013 #30
+1 L0oniX Feb 2013 #47
That's because here laundry_queen Feb 2013 #50
I fully understand your points and agree to an extent. NCTraveler Feb 2013 #53
When I worked in restaurants I never had a problem with Canadians tipping. GoneOffShore Feb 2013 #17
Maybe its a regional thing then. I'm in St. Pete. n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #18
Ah, it's the "snowbird" thing - That I get. GoneOffShore Feb 2013 #21
not regional.... Maine-ah Feb 2013 #25
It's not a regional thing, and it is an epidemic in Michigan (across the border and easy to get to ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #26
Oh, it's you... SidDithers Feb 2013 #31
"Your attitude might have something to do with your lack of tips. appleannie1 Feb 2013 #77
should cut down on the lines at disney dembotoz Feb 2013 #6
I loved Disney riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #13
Disney sucks. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #27
Well it is fun for those who don't live in the big cities like Toronto riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #33
I love Disney World spinbaby Feb 2013 #35
I wish I could visit Disney World more often, but it's a long trip. CharlieVicker Feb 2013 #63
My daughter works for Universal and her boyfriend works for Disney. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #40
I'm glad they have good jobs and all, but there are a lot better places in Florida than WDW Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #72
I get one when I visit family in Europe, they are inexpensive and a good thing to get, though not uppityperson Feb 2013 #24
Seems like the reason behind the legislation was in good faith... NCTraveler Feb 2013 #34
an international drivers permit costs $15. At least in the U.S. -$25 in Canada. Maine-ah Feb 2013 #36
I have one riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #39
I traveled to/drove in Europe often from 1973-2000. Never needed an IDP. WinkyDink Feb 2013 #43
Does Florida have the authority to pass such a law? ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #54
you would think so, but it's a state issue. Maine-ah Feb 2013 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author steve2470 Feb 2013 #37
I seriously doubt that this law will be enforced against Canadians. ... spin Feb 2013 #38
what for? treestar Feb 2013 #52
Canada is, technically, a foreign country. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #55
Welcome to DU riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #58
Canadians are hardly the only ones affected KamaAina Feb 2013 #57
They should also make them take a driving test before being allowed on Florida roads. William769 Feb 2013 #59
I have a question. Are Quebec's licenses bilingual or in French only? JVS Feb 2013 #61
I am not sure riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #62
I was driving up in Montreal a few years ago and turned off a main road onto a residential street. JVS Feb 2013 #64
Stand your ground wasn't enough? mick063 Feb 2013 #65
FL has become a police state. darkangel218 Feb 2013 #66
I don't see this as a problem. Separation Feb 2013 #67
Not much info on a drivers license jambo101 Feb 2013 #69
Sorry Canadians, we meant to fuck over Mexicans but we screwed you instead. Ganja Ninja Feb 2013 #73
Problem solved jambo101 Feb 2013 #75
The law is on hold, it seems it might well be in violation of... Spazito Feb 2013 #74
For a state that depends on tourism they sure know how to keep tourists away. appleannie1 Feb 2013 #76
This new law applies to ALL foreigners! Rocky888 Feb 2013 #79
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