International driving permit.

Bobbyfan · Oct 13th, 2005, 18:15

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.

Thanks in advance.

davey · Oct 13th, 2005, 19:04

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

Good Luck

shere · Oct 13th, 2005, 20:00

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/

crvlvr · Oct 14th, 2005, 00:25

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.

GoanCanuck · Oct 14th, 2005, 00:31

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Originally Posted by crvlvr

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.

Nick-H · Oct 14th, 2005, 06:18

Good tip, crvlvr: I'll remember that

Bobbyfan · Oct 15th, 2005, 02:00

Thanks for the advice guys,have sent the application off today.More form filling!Hey ho.

gibson · Oct 15th, 2005, 22:29

do make sure you are WELL insured! If you have seen local driving you will understand.

john.sw · Oct 16th, 2005, 00:09

In India it is the vehicle that is insured, not the driver.

You may wish to consider personal insurance and third party liability.

Nick-H · Oct 16th, 2005, 02:13

LIFE Insurance?

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

Oct 13th, 2005, 18:15	#1
Bobbyfan Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vitoria Spain Posts: 13	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. Thanks in advance.

Oct 13th, 2005, 19:04	#2
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	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 Good Luck

Oct 14th, 2005, 06:18	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Good tip, crvlvr: I'll remember that __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	In India it is the vehicle that is insured, not the driver. You may wish to consider personal insurance and third party liability. __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

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Oct 13th, 2005, 20:00	#3
shere Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 1,110	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/

Oct 14th, 2005, 00:25	#4
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,498	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.

Oct 15th, 2005, 02:00	#7
Bobbyfan Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vitoria Spain Posts: 13	Thanks for the advice guys,have sent the application off today.More form filling!Hey ho.

Oct 15th, 2005, 22:29	#8
gibson Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: sheffield, uk Posts: 14	do make sure you are WELL insured! If you have seen local driving you will understand.

Oct 16th, 2005, 02:13	#10
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	LIFE Insurance? I've noticed cars in India being sold 'with insurance'

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