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I have an international driver's licence. I am in New York and rarely use a car to go back and forth to my university. Is there any way that I can get insurance with my international licence?

In most cases you will need to have a valid U.S. license in order to purchase insurance. Some of our insurance companies allow you to purchase the policy with your International license and will give you time to obtain your U.S. license, typically 30 days.

Without getting a US driver's license it will be difficult to get US auto insurance since a US driving record is a main rating factor for most all auto insurance providers. So check with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) to see if you are able to obtain a NYS driver's license. With a NYS license you should be able to obtain car insurance.

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holding NJ-Dmvc driving licence, can I use this licence in Dubai for 2 weeks? what is your advice?
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I used to have new jersey license it was expired. I can not be able to renew new jersey driver license now i have international license and a car is registered under my name when i had my NJ license. If i get stoped what would happen?
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