Rick Scott: International Drivers Bring Your Money Back to Florida

Florida Gov. Rick Scott welcomed international tourists to drive back through the streets of Florida Friday, as he anticipates signing legislation that will repeal a 2012 bill that resulted in unintended consequences: a driving ban on international tourists that don't have a special license.

Scott, who recently hailed the efforts of Visit Florida and the boost in Florida's tourism, said,I applaud the Florida House of Representatives andthe Senate Committee on Community Affairs for passing legislation to amend a state statute to improve drivers license provisions for international visitors. The Senate Committee on Transportation and Rep. Daniel Davis have done a great job of demonstrating that international visitors are welcome in Florida.

"This legislation promotes tourism and will ensure visitors from across the globe continue to choose Florida as their vacation and business destination.Visit Florida anticipates tourist spending will reach record levels and I look forward to signing this legislation when it reaches my desk.