artnbarb
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When checking prices for a car rental next summer I found this interesting paragraph on the AE site:
"An international driver's license is required if your national driver's license is not in Roman script. An IDL is also mandatory, by law, for non-European Union renters except for customers from the following countries: Argentina, Australia,Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa & USA. If stopped by the police while driving without an IDL you might incur a fine & the vehicle may be confiscated for 3 months.In this case, Hertz reserves the right to charge you the non-waivable excess amount."
The text highlighted in red is what I find puzzling. First of all, what exactly is Roman script? Secondly, this says that an IDP is NOT required for customers from the USA, which is different from years past.
Any comments or advice?
Additionally, booking thru the Canadian site resulted in an $87 savings for this rental in Italy, but the rates for rentals in England were virtually the same on both the Canadian and US sites.
"An international driver's license is required if your national driver's license is not in Roman script. An IDL is also mandatory, by law, for non-European Union renters except for customers from the following countries: Argentina, Australia,Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa & USA. If stopped by the police while driving without an IDL you might incur a fine & the vehicle may be confiscated for 3 months.In this case, Hertz reserves the right to charge you the non-waivable excess amount."
The text highlighted in red is what I find puzzling. First of all, what exactly is Roman script? Secondly, this says that an IDP is NOT required for customers from the USA, which is different from years past.
Any comments or advice?
Additionally, booking thru the Canadian site resulted in an $87 savings for this rental in Italy, but the rates for rentals in England were virtually the same on both the Canadian and US sites.
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