On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 21:44:18 +0000, Steve wrote:

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I could buy or hire a 40' cruiser in England without a licence,
why do I need one in Spain. Is it more dangerous or difficult
over there?

The details of national licensing requirements are in the final
analysis arbitrary. A city speed limit in the U.K of 30 MPH might be
mirrored by a city limit of 25MPH in [some parts of ]the US.

But there *is* an international driving permit, and I suspect that's
what you have in mind?

Brian W