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A driving license has an absolutely different design and form depending on the country, its national language, and the region or state where it was issued. When travelling abroad you may find out that your domestic driving license fails to meet standards and is considered invalid. This would be an unpleasant surprise for you but you can avoid it by using to our services.

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Latvia
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  1. Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic

    • Latvia is not a party to the Geneva, 19 September 1949 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic. [1]
    • Latvia is a contracting party to the Vienna, 8 November 1968 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic, having acceded on 19 October 1992 (a). [2]

  2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Latvia recognizes International Driving Permits (IDPs) in accordance with the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, which may be valid for up to 3 years. [3]

    If you have a UK, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey, or Isle of Man photocard driving licence, you do not need an International Driving Permit (IDP). However, if you hold a paper driving licence from any of these regions, you will need an IDP. [4]

  3. Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident

    • Non-residents:
      - A driving licence issued in another EU country is valid until the expiry date indicated on it. [5]
      - A person is allowed to drive a vehicle in Latvia if he or she has:
      1) a driving licence issued by a Member State of the European Free Trade Association;
      2) a driving licence granted for categories specified in the 1968 Convention on Road Traffic;
      3) a driving licence which does not specify the categories of vehicles granted in the 1968 Convention on Road Traffic.
      - If the entries in the driving licence are not made in the letters of the Latin alphabet, the person must present a notarized translation into Latvian. [6]
    • Residents:
      - A driver who arrives in Latvia from abroad and stays in Latvia for more than one year must exchange a driving licence issued outside the EU. [7]
      - If you move to another EU country, you don't usually have to exchange your driving licence for a local one. You can voluntarily exchange it for an equivalent one in your new country of residence if you wish. [8]

Source links:

  1. https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsV.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11
  2. https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=IND&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit
  4. https://www.gov.uk/driving-abroad/international-driving-permit
  5. https://www.csdd.lv/en/recognition-of-driving-licences/information-on-the-recognition-of-a-driving-licence-if-the-licence-is-issued-in-another-eu-country
  6. https://www.csdd.lv/en/recognition-of-driving-licences/information-on-the-recognition-of-a-driving-licence-if-the-licence-is-issued-outside-the-eu
  7. https://www.csdd.lv/en/recognition-of-driving-licences/information-on-the-obligation-to-exchange-a-driving-licence-if-it-is-issued-outside-the-eu
  8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_driving_licence

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Driving tips for Latvia:

  • Latvia is a right-hand drive country.
  • The minimum driving age in Latvia is 18 years.
  • Car rental is available for the persons who are already 21 having a 1+ year driving experience.
  • The following speed limits apply to the vehicles in Latvia: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h on open roads, 110 km/h on highways. If your driving experience is less than 2 years, it is not allowed to drive at a speed above 80 km/h.
  • Hands free is a must.
  • In the daytime, please keep your dipped headlights on.
  • If you are going to visit Latvia, please make sure you have got a warning triangle, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and spare bulbs.
  • Seat belt is a must for front and rear seat passengers.
  • To transport in the front seat children under the age of 12 or those with height less than 150 cm, please purchase an appropriate child restraint.
  • The maximum permitted drink drive limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood for those who have 2+ years driving experience. For those who have lesser experience, the limit is 20 mg per 100 ml of blood.
  • In some zones, parking is done through "Pay and Display". You should display a parking receipt paid via a parking meter.
  • Winter tires are obligatory from the 1st of December until the 1st of March.
  • Safety camera warning devices are illegal.
  • There are no toll roads in Latvia.
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With the DLT you will overcome any language barriers and will be able to easily drive worldwide. It doesn’t matter what foreign country you are going to visit, as you can rent a car all around the world with the International Driver Document (IDD). If you are stopped while driving, show both your International Driving License (IDL) and your domestic driving license. You will also have a translation book and can show it if needed.

You need to fill out a simple application form and apply online if you want to get the International Driving Permit (IDP). We need only to obtain some personal information: your domestic driving license ID, your personal info, your address and a photo of you.

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