Driving in USA - IDP required?

[Zyp]

Will be hiring a car in the US in May and just wondering if an international driving permit is required.
Have scoured the web, but have found differing views - the AA seem to think it a good idea.

I've driven in Hawaii before with no permit, but only because I'd never heard of it!
This time will be driving in Oregon and California, if that makes a difference?

[davepoth]

Zyp said:

Will be hiring a car in the US in May and just wondering if an international driving permit is required.
Have scoured the web, but have found differing views - the AA seem to think it a good idea.

I've driven in Hawaii before with no permit, but only because I'd never heard of it!
This time will be driving in Oregon and California, if that makes a difference?

Didn't need it in New Jersey, New York, PA, VA, NC, TN, MD or Delaware last year. AIUI there's a local law in Florida designed to catch out illegal aliens that's causing a bit of hassle down there.

[Zyp]

I read about the need for one in Florida, but that law is on hold for time being.

[audidoody]

It was law in Florida for about two days this month

http://www.flhsmv.gov/IDP.htm?dm_i=18VP,1AIVC,70OF...

[chopper602]

For a fiver is it worth the hassle if you don't have one (check which major post office supplies them)

[ViperDave]

Never needed one in my many travels there, Have been pulled over in CA and NV and didn't need any more than my plastic card, but the English accent saw us on our way with just a telling off. Judging by the recent Florida mess it would seem there are bigger issues with individual states requiring one.

Sorry to hear you will be driving in Oregon. Such a nice state with lovely roads spoiled by 55mph speed limits. Oh and don't get out to pump your own gas there either as its illegal, Gas can only be dispensed by the attendant in Oregon.