If you pay taxes or your children attend school in another state, a judge considers these facts to decide if your intent is to make New York a "fixed and permanent" residence.
A police officer can use this as evidence to issue a traffic ticket if you drive in New York State without a New York State driver license or vehicle registration.Ī judge considers the law and the evidence of your intent and decides if you are a resident of New York State. To live in a house, a home, an apartment, a room or other similar place in New York State for 90 days is considered "presumptive evidence" that you are a resident of New York State. It shall be presumptive evidence that a person who maintains a place of abode in this state for a period of at least ninety days is a resident of this state. Section 250 (5) of the NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law says:Īs used in this section, the term "resident" shall mean domiciliary, that is, one who lives in this state with the intention of making it a fixed and permanent abode. or Canada, you must apply for a new original New York State driver license at a DMV office (see Get a driver license). When you pass your road test, you must give your foreign driver license to the DMV road test examiner. If your license was issued outside the U.S. state or territory, federal district or Canadian province, you may be eligible to exchange it for a New York driver license (see Exchange an out-of-state license), or see other information about moving to New York. If you have a valid driver license issued by another U.S. If you become a New York State resident, you must get a New York State driver license within 30 days.
If you are under age 18, you must obey New York's Graduated License Law. If you have a New York State learner permit or one issued in another state, you must follow New York State permit restrictions.
Make sure you plan in advance and are holding an appropriate, valid licence at all times. If you are involved in an accident, your insurance will be void and you may face imprisonment and deportation. If, for instance, you have been prescribed glasses, you should apply through the Traffic Department and retake the eye test.ĭriving without a licence – a word of warningĭriving without a valid licence is a criminal offence with harsh penalties for non-compliance. You will be asked to disclose any changes to your health that may affect your ability to drive since your last licence application. Renewing your Driving Licence is simple and easy and can be processed through Hukoomi. Additional fees apply for driving and vision tests.
The licence fee for Qataris is QR500 (valid for 10 years) and QR250 for non-Qataris (valid for 5 years). If you are a resident (hold a Qatar Residence Permit) you may apply for a Qatari Driving Licence.
In general, temporary and international licence holders are restricted to driving rental vehicles as insurance companies require drivers of privately-owned vehicles to hold a full licence. International Driving Licence – valid for 6 monthsĪ valid international driving licence can be used for up to six months from the date you enter the country. If you need to wear glasses while driving you must be wearing glasses in the photos.
How to apply for a temporary licenceįill in the application form and submit it along with the following documents to the Traffic Department ( View map): It is possible to extend the licence when it expires. If you wish to drive for longer than a week you can apply for a Temporary Licence which is valid for 3 months. Temporary Driving Licence – valid for 3 months Visit the Traffic Department at Madinat Khalifa (see map below) to check the validity of your home country licence. Visitors can drive for one week (7 days from arrival) on approved licences from some countries. Below are the various options depending on your length of stay. The Traffic Department is the authorised authority for issuing driving licenses. It is a legal requirement to hold a valid licence to drive in Qatar.