buying a license

capitan_centella says on Dec 3, 2007, 20:58:

ypu have to go to INTRA (tha´s the legal stuff!) take a test of course in spanish and say what kind of vehicle you wanna drive (the little monstar is a motorbike right?). . .

have an adress, and pay the SOAT (that´s the insurance stuff. It´s mandatory, so there´s no way to avoid it!, and check your engine for emissions, in almost any gas station in colombia can you have that paper.)

good luck on it!.

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"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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capitan_centella says on Dec 3, 2007, 21:00:

some sites you can check: (off course in spanish)

http://www.mintransporte.gov.co/

in this site you can check if your license was aproved (if so, your name would be held here, with your cedula de extranjeria number. . .)

http://www.mintransporte.gov.co/online/Consultas/transito/Consulta_licencia.htm

hope it helps.

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"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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la campiña says on Dec 3, 2007, 21:36:

wow , thanks Cap'n thats advice I can work with, I'm "riding" my luck tearing round with just my english driving license, thankyou

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capitan_centella says on Dec 3, 2007, 21:56:

Yeap. specially in this time of the year. . bribery can let you "off the hook" two or three times. . . but being a "gringo" in cali, it´s easy to spot you. . . just for your accent. And policemen are not the "smart ones" but play dumb it´s dangerous and stupid, specially with armed guys.

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capitan_centella says on Dec 3, 2007, 21:57:

Don´t mentioned.

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la campiña says on Dec 4, 2007, 07:29:

so now what do I think, 2 conflicting stories, continue without or buy , but thanks

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la campiña says on Dec 4, 2007, 07:49:

ok I'm going with you , cheers

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vicshere says on Dec 4, 2007, 08:43:

camp says
" I am married and live in cali and have a 2 year visa that I need to update when it expires for another 2 years, then I think I get a permanent cedular but I suppose its because I live here."

to me you are deemed a resident in which case you should have a Colombian license.....unless you show a passport when you are stopped....if you show your cedual as ID and an America license and the cop is half smart you should be looking at a pay off or fine

listo

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Lowell says on Dec 4, 2007, 09:49:

If and when you do get your license, it's permanent. Never need to renew it. Thats a fearsome thought.

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

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la campiña says on Dec 4, 2007, 09:53:

thanks for your info guys, so it seems I'm save "ish" but getting my hands on an american license might be tricky as I'm a brit ha, pero muchisimas gracias, does that mean I can ride faster ha, cheers

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webmanco says on Dec 4, 2007, 10:11:

Colombia is part of this treaty. IDP (International Driving Permit) is a document where your license is translated into several languages. It is not valid for personal identification, but it migh help locals understand what is writen in your driving liscence.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/spanish/alerts/s-driveralrt.shtm

¿Qué es un IDP?
Estados Unidos es parte de un tratado de las Naciones Unidas que brinda el derecho a los residentes de un país a conducir en otros países utilizando la licencia para conducir expedida por el gobierno del lugar donde viven. Este tratado originó la creación del permiso internacional para conducir (IDP) para facilitar esta disposición. Un IDP es un documento que traduce a 10 idiomas su licencia estatal para conducir, de manera tal que usted puede mostrársela a los funcionarios de los países extranjeros para ayudarlos a interpretar su licencia de conductor. Si usted es un residente de los Estados Unidos, un IDP es inefectivo dentro de los Estados Unidos. Los permisos IDP no tienen la intención de reemplazar las licencias para conducir expedidas por un Estado del país y deben ser utilizados únicamente como complemento de una licencia válida cuando se viaja fuera del país. Además, los permisos IDP no son documentos que prueben la identidad de las personas.

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gringoloid says on Dec 4, 2007, 17:09:

I have one of these international driver licenses and colombia is a part of the treaty so they have to recognize this license.

I've never had any trouble renting a car in Colombia with only my California license so you're probably good with that.

But in Japan you need the international.

if you're not an american and you want to drive in the states and you have no license whatsoever, then you must apply for the Honduras intl driver license.

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Morrongo says on Dec 4, 2007, 17:42:

Camps....as always with this site,there are more conflicting accounts than the Kennedy shooting.....what i was told is this...first, police said, no problem drive with your UK license...second, Transito told i can drive with my UK license for 6 months only..then you need a Colombian license...how they work out the 6 months rule, i have no idea..i suppose if you own your bike i suppose....anyways I was stopped by Transito and showed them my UK license and that was fine..they were more interested in the papers of the day...

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la campiña says on Dec 4, 2007, 18:25:

yea I remember you told me this, so.......... maybe the uk bit means who gives a flying UK, your correct, when their left hand doesnt know what their right ear lobe is ranting on about then we can all come to yours and swig the never ending bottle of hope, scottish of course and cured for well, you know how long, . over to you

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Lowell says on Dec 5, 2007, 05:28:

I have all the licenses, registrations.... needed for me and my moto. When stopped, it's a breeze and I'm on my way. Usually they want to ask questions on how and why I like to live here. Just get what's required for the locals here and you will have much less hassle.

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

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la campiña says on Mar 16, 2008, 01:28:

007

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