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Old Oct 13th, 2005, 18:15   #1
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International driving permit.

Can any of you experienced Goa visitors tell me whether it's a good idea to get an international permit,or would my G.B. licence suffice?Being lazy I guess and trying to avoid more bureaucracy!For bikes only not cars btw.

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Old Oct 13th, 2005, 19:04   #2
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no need

I wouldn't bother, I hired a scooter in Anjuna and drove everywhere, when I got pulled over by the locals for not wearing a helmet they accepted my Aussie license, it cost about 100IR for not wearing a helmet and I was told I could manage the remaining 24 hrs without one now I had paid for the ticket. Even the hire places don't bother asking most of the time for a license a good tip is go over the hire veh with a fine tooth comb with them and show them any scratches or faults you find so they're can be no arguments later

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Old Oct 13th, 2005, 20:00   #3
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An IDP only costs about £5 to make and is required for India. You are legally required to carry an IDP and your UK license together. I got mine form the RAC through the post. It was delivered in a few days.

http://www.rac.co.uk/travelservices/int_driving_permit/
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Old Oct 14th, 2005, 00:25   #4
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get an international permit. mainly because it is disposable. if a cop asks for your license give it to him. corrupt authorities in india will some times take your ID away, in an attempt for you to cough up a bribe. he can keep your internatoinal permit for all you care.
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Old Oct 14th, 2005, 00:31   #5
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get an international permit. mainly because it is disposable. if a cop asks for your license give it to him. corrupt authorities in india will some times take your ID away, in an attempt for you to cough up a bribe. he can keep your internatoinal permit for all you care.
Very good point! This has happened to many people.
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Old Oct 14th, 2005, 06:18   #6
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Good tip, crvlvr: I'll remember that
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Old Oct 15th, 2005, 02:00   #7
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Thanks for the advice guys,have sent the application off today.More form filling!Hey ho.
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Old Oct 15th, 2005, 22:29   #8
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do make sure you are WELL insured! If you have seen local driving you will understand.
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Old Oct 16th, 2005, 00:09   #9
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In India it is the vehicle that is insured, not the driver.

You may wish to consider personal insurance and third party liability.
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Old Oct 16th, 2005, 02:13   #10
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LIFE Insurance?

I've noticed cars in India being sold 'with insurance'
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