What does an International Driving Permit mean?

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An International Driving Permit is not a driving license itself, but rather a document. It serves as a translated certification proving that the holder possesses a valid driver's license in their home country, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic (CONVENTION ON ROAD TRAFFIC). Authorized international organizations issue it to drivers who already hold a valid domestic license, with the primary purpose of eliminating obstacles faced by drivers when operating vehicles abroad due to varying license requirements across countries. The so-called International Driving Permit: The , also known as the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, formally referred to as the 'Convention on Road Traffic,' is an agreement signed by multiple nations aiming to establish standardized traffic regulations among contracting member states.