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Driving — Chile
What travelers need to know about driving in Chile. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Get alerted when this changesLawLert pings you if Driving law changes in Chile. Free.Get the free appDriving in Chile: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
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Visitors can drive in Chile with a valid US license for the duration of their tourist permit (usually 90 days), but rental insurance may not be available in some forms without a Chilean or international driver's license.
§ US State Dept — ChilePROHIBITED
Chile enforces a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving — penalties include license suspension, fines, and detention, and driving under the influence can result in incarceration.
License suspension, fines, detention; DUI is severely punished and can mean incarceration (US State Dept).
§ Government of Canada — ChileRecommended for travelers · partner
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