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Can I drive in the US with a Jamaican driving license?

I'm going to be visiting my cousin this summer in New York and I want to drive her car. Can I do this legally?

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Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“In the US, you can drive legally for up to three months with a foreign license, so long as that license has information in English.
If your license is not in English or if you plan on renting a vehicle in the US, you may need to obtain what’s called an International Driver’s Permit (IDP), which you can get from your home country.
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