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Showing Original Post only (View all)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 didnt 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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riverbendviewgal
Feb 2013
OP
Whenever I boycott a state that I might have visited, I call the Department of Tourism and tell them
Brickbat
Feb 2013
#1
I assume this has something to do with 'English only' wingnuts in Floridabama. nt
onehandle
Feb 2013
#2
"Don't let the door hit ya in the arse!" -quote- all the waitresses & waiters who you didn't tip.
L0oniX
Feb 2013
#3
We are a country of liars. I don't believe anyone just because they say something.
L0oniX
Feb 2013
#48
I always tip the maids at least 15% ...and resturaunt workers 15 to 20%...and I am not wealthy.
L0oniX
Feb 2013
#45
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
When I worked in restaurants I never had a problem with Canadians tipping.
GoneOffShore
Feb 2013
#17
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
Well it is fun for those who don't live in the big cities like Toronto
riverbendviewgal
Feb 2013
#33
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
an international drivers permit costs $15. At least in the U.S. -$25 in Canada.
Maine-ah
Feb 2013
#36
They should also make them take a driving test before being allowed on Florida roads.
William769
Feb 2013
#59
I was driving up in Montreal a few years ago and turned off a main road onto a residential street.
JVS
Feb 2013
#64
Sorry Canadians, we meant to fuck over Mexicans but we screwed you instead.
Ganja Ninja
Feb 2013
#73
For a state that depends on tourism they sure know how to keep tourists away.
appleannie1
Feb 2013
#76