New driving license procedure for foreigners

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epidemiks wrote: Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:14 pm
Spigzy wrote:[Edit: location in Aeon 2 is 2nd floor, North end, in the "Financial Zone" towards the arcade area].

Quick update on experience today - I used the same sangkat letter of residency that I used to obtain my work permit, to renew my driving license; was rejected by the jobsworth there who said that the letter needs to state it is for driving license renewal ... What a load of crap; everything else in order. Oh, and I waited 2 hours between showing him the letter first time which he accepted to being told it wasn't quite right.

Usually I'd send a minion to do such a dastardly deed, but thought I'd give it a go directly & join the plebs for a change. I'll be on the blower to Sun Chanthol shortly with some polite recommendations for improvement; like somebody screening the documents before you reach the jobsworth. :-)
Why did you need the residency letter?
I renewed mine in September and merged my bike and car licences, no sangkat letter was asked or offered.
Agree, also renewed my licence recently in Eaon2 (was 1 month over date) and all was fixed within half an hour and they didn't ask for a residency letter. Just old licence, passport, pics and some medical tests that they did on site.
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The other day whilst in Aeon 1, I noticed that they now have a DL office on the second or third floor, on the way to the movie theater.

It's pretty nondescript and goes down one of the side alleyways that employees use. I didn't go in but maybe they can do DL renewals there so we don't have to drive way out to Aeon 2 for it.
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Brody wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:40 pm [location in Aeon 2 is 2nd floor, North end, in the "Financial Zone" towards the arcade area].

The other day whilst in Aeon 1, I noticed that they now have a DL office on the second or third floor, on the way to the movie theater.

It's pretty nondescript and goes down one of the side alleyways that employees use. I didn't go in but maybe they can do DL renewals there so we don't have to drive way out to Aeon 2 for it.
I believe that’s only for Cambodians and/or people who’ve got a 10 year licence, or who’ve sat the test.
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davegorman wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 11:07 pm
Brody wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:40 pm [location in Aeon 2 is 2nd floor, North end, in the "Financial Zone" towards the arcade area].

The other day whilst in Aeon 1, I noticed that they now have a DL office on the second or third floor, on the way to the movie theater.

It's pretty nondescript and goes down one of the side alleyways that employees use. I didn't go in but maybe they can do DL renewals there so we don't have to drive way out to Aeon 2 for it.
I believe that’s only for Cambodians and/or people who’ve got a 10 year licence, or who’ve sat the test.
Good to know, thanks. :thumb:
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My apologies in advance if someone has already asked this question. But, what are the consequences of driving without a valid drivers license in Cambodia? In Thailand where I have been stopped many times on a motorbike, they don't even ask for a drivers license. Only Passport and I have never had any problems there besides the occasional small fine for no helmet ect. Thanks for reading.
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JohnnyK wrote: Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:36 am My apologies in advance if someone has already asked this question. But, what are the consequences of driving without a valid drivers license in Cambodia? In Thailand where I have been stopped many times on a motorbike, they don't even ask for a drivers license. Only Passport and I have never had any problems there besides the occasional small fine for no helmet ect. Thanks for reading.
Pretty much the same here.
Unless you’re driving a big (over 125cc) you don’t technically need a licence but if you do you could have your big bike confiscated.

Same goes for a car. No licence no insurance no car!
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davegorman wrote:
Same goes for a car. No licence no insurance no car!
Since when is insurance mandatory? Plenty of uninsured cars and trucks on the road.
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epidemiks wrote: Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:05 pm
davegorman wrote:
Same goes for a car. No licence no insurance no car!
Since when is insurance mandatory? Plenty of uninsured cars and trucks on the road.
If they can find a reason to get cash they will. Also, any barang not insured is asking for trouble. Pretty stupid not to insure your car seeing as it costs peanuts.
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Pretty much the same here.
Unless you’re driving a big (over 125cc) you don’t technically need a licence but if you do you could have your big bike confiscated.

Same goes for a car. No licence no insurance no car!
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Good to know! Thank you very much for your reply!!!
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davegorman wrote:
epidemiks wrote: Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:05 pm
davegorman wrote:
Same goes for a car. No licence no insurance no car!
Since when is insurance mandatory? Plenty of uninsured cars and trucks on the road.
If they can find a reason to get cash they will. Also, any barang not insured is asking for trouble. Pretty stupid not to insure your car seeing as it costs peanuts.
Pretty stupid to pay a no insurance fine to police.
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