can i drive on my u.s. license in Ukraine?

[cherokee]

Hi guys, anyone have the 411 on this?
thanks!

[thesearch]

... in response to can i drive on my u.s. license in Ukrain..., posted by cherokee on Apr 14, 2004

asdf

[Gman]

... in response to can i drive on my u.s. license in Ukrain..., posted by cherokee on Apr 14, 2004

My future father in law says, traffic cop is a free enterprise endeavor in Ukraine.  So i wouldn't try it myself.

[Haroshij]

... in response to can i drive on my u.s. license in Ukrain..., posted by cherokee on Apr 14, 2004

Hi,
I don't know for sure in the Ukraine, but I've been driving several times im Russia  with my Norwegian licence. Didn't meet any problems neither at the border nor at police controls.

Haroshij

[jrm]

... in response to Re: can i drive on my u.s. license in Uk..., posted by Haroshij on Apr 14, 2004

n/t

[tfcrew]

... in response to can i drive on my u.s. license in Ukrain..., posted by cherokee on Apr 14, 2004

..on the other hand, why would you want to?

[cherokee]

... in response to Good question.., posted by tfcrew on Apr 14, 2004

i'll be working on our dacha in june there and its too far to walk and no buses go there...my father in law possibly will be in kazakstan working so that leaves me to drive.
it was my in-laws suggestion. anyway i've always wanted to:)

[jrm]

... in response to Re: Good question.., posted by cherokee on Apr 14, 2004

n/t

[cherokee]

... in response to go to AAA and get an international drive..., posted by jrm on Apr 14, 2004

but i can't find any info on ukraine laws.

[Philb]

... in response to this is worthless in Russia......, posted by cherokee on Apr 15, 2004

Firms like AAA and other various travel support agencies will try to tell you otherwise, but ALL they are selling is a translation of your drivers license with a couple of stamps on it in an attempt to try and make it appear official.

I have been stopped by the police in both Russia and Ukraine while driving.  It was always interesting to see the look on their faces when I handed them my Wyoming License.

[jrm]

... in response to All you need is your American Driver's L..., posted by Philb on Apr 15, 2004

n/t

[Philb]

... in response to did you have to part with some rubles or..., posted by jrm on Apr 16, 2004

I have been stopped 4 times three were at check points and once was for speeding.  I figured I was going to have to pay for sure when I got stopped for speeding, but the policeman just started laughing shook his head, said something about an "Americanyitz" and waved me off.

[jrm]

... in response to I never did, posted by Philb on Apr 16, 2004

Jeez,what luck! I have been stopped twice, once took all the cash I had, less than $20. The other time we were taken to the local office for "suspicious behavior", but released shortly.

[cherokee]

... in response to I never did, posted by Philb on Apr 16, 2004

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