International License

last SG · 2006-07-30T23:05:38+00:00

what about left hand drive cars? the same?

pouncy SG

When you want to go to another country and drive.

Do you apply for international license in the country you are visiting or can you ge t a Singaporean International License ? Is there such a thing ?

Eg. You go to Malaysia and want to drive a malaysian registered vehicle.

ditzy SG

Yes there is such a thing, no need to get the country one, just get the international one issued by our own TP. Laughing

mhcampboy SG

Hey. I just ask that few months ago.

Well, Singapore license can be used internationally. For Malaysia cars, yes we can drive it.

If you intend to stay in Europe for more than 6 months, then you are required to take their driving test, If not, our license shld suffice. Wink

pouncy SG

how do we apply for the singaporean issued international license ? Laughing

missqi SG

oh oh.
can i ask something?
i am now 17.
and because of what the men in white say, the 18yr olds next yr cannot learn driving until they are 21 yrs old.
isit possible, lets say i go overseas, eg. Indonesia, and get a licence, and get it international.
can i drive a car here, in sg?

zheyu SG

yes, got this kind of things...
but u also need to pass their country base writing test....

ditzy SG

Can, provided you lived in indonesia for at least 6 months prior to or after issue of your first driving licence there. Laughing

ditzy SG

You go to TP headquarters during office hours and apply. Laughing

missqi SG

ohhhhhh. ok. Very Happy

mhcampboy SG

Talk rubbish only. Laughing

Go here and apply...

http://www.aas.com.sg/

pouncy SG

Then need to pay again for applying international license ? haha..

sorri i ask so much questions.. Razz

So even if you are going for a one week trip and intend to drive in another country you have to apply for an international license from singapore ?

mhcampboy SG

No need. one week only. just enjoy urself.

the Bear SG

most countries allow tourists to drive.. but it’s best to go to AAS to get one…

pouncy SG

haha.. i just read the site. its $20 and valid for 1 year. But short term trips no need uh.

Anyway im not going overseas now. Just asking for general knowlegde. Just got my license last week.

On a sidenote, when you rent a car, do you ask the person renting you what type of petrol to top up or anything goes ?.. Laughing

And whats the insurance coverage ? are they the same at any legal rental outlets ? And is there such a thing as legal and illegal rental in singapore ?

thank you to everybody for answering my questions so patiently and prompty..hehe

mhcampboy SG

No problem. I accept paypal and money order for my patience and prompt reply for you.

You rent a car, as long as you dun top up diesel can already!

Regarding insurance coverage, it varies from company to company. You just got your license, so no legal company would allow you to rent from them.

You can search for lots of people renting their cars out.. Wink

pouncy SG

So those rental services you see that says “P Plate welcome!!” are not “legal” and have no insurance converage at all ?

mhcampboy SG

Well they will need a security deposit first i suppose.

That one im not sure... but generally... it is safe to rent from them... just do a bit of research on them tho..

pouncy SG

i see i see.. So those popular ones like Vincent AKA rental king will be ok ?

haha...

So lets say (touch wood) you get into an accident with a legal rental car and a "illegal" rental car, in the end both also you end up paying for the damages rite ?

mhcampboy SG

of cos. having insurance doesnt mean you no need to pay anitin... Laughing
its the same. u sign an insurance agreement but pay no money.

with illegal ones... you give money but no signing of anitin... and money will be returned when the car is safely back.

pouncy SG

Then what is the insurance from legal rentals for ?? To protect them from damage done to cars that is not your fault ?... lol

And how about when you are caught by the TP in a illegal rental car ?