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Can you drive with an American license in Russia?
Under Russian law (Russian Government Order #1396 of 12/15/1999), U.S. citizens bearing Russian visas may use a valid U.S. driver’s license to drive a car in Russia provided that a certified Russian translation of it is available.
Can I drive in Russia with UK Licence?
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is compulsory for the holder of any type of the UK driving licence and you must be aged at least 17 years of age or older in order to drive in Russia. Russia has a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving.
What do I need to drive in Russia?
“To do it, you need to apply with the following documents to the Road Traffic Police Office: an application, your passport (translated in Russian), medical certificate (you can pass the standard exam in most Russian clinics), a national driver’s license and examination fee receipt.
Who can drive in Russia?
18 years
To legally drive in Russia, you must be 18 years or older and in possession of a full valid driving licence.
Do Russians need a driving Licence?
As the legal age for driving in Russia is 18 years, you will be unable to drive on Russian roads until that age. Foreigners can drive in Russia using their license from home for up to six months, however, all foreign drivers need to additionally carry an International Driving Permit (IDP).
How do I get an international driver’s license in Russia?
You can easily get the International Driver’s Permit for Russia from the website of IDA. The IDA can process the application of the International Driver’s Permit for Russia in their office for only 2 hours.
How far can you drive across Russia?
The route is almost exactly 9,000 km and even if you spend all day on the road driving at the speed limit (mostly 90-110 km/h), you won’t be able to drive much faster than this….Time to drive across the whole of Russia.
| Route across Russia | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow to Vladivostok | 8,999 km 5,592 miles | 11+ days |