Sun., 24 Feb 13

Checked weather and decided to schedule our departure for the south for next Saturday or Sunday due to weather considerations.

Update:

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles(http://www.flhsmv.gov/news/pdfs/PR021413.pdf) announced it will not enforce a new state law requiring all non-US residents, including Canadians, to carry a valid International Driver’s Permit (IDP) when driving their own vehicle or a rental vehicle in Florida, as the law is now under review.


The statement explained that the law may potentially conflict with an international treaty.

The Department understands the concerns of the international community and is working with its partners to ensure that visitors are not inconvenienced. Visit Florida, AAA, Canada Automobile Association and law enforcement agencies around the state are helping DHSMV get the message out that Florida’s doors and roadways are open as usual to all visitors. The Department will be working with the Florida Legislature in the coming months to ensure that the law reflects Florida’s rich history of welcoming our friends from around the world to the Sunshine State.


The blog will continue again once we depart.