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Re: License replacement after its lost in Cambodia

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AndyKK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:58 am
phuketrichard wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:57 pm well easiest is
go back home, file a lost license at the police station there. yea, its fucked but.......and ya cant do it tomorrow but
than return to Aeon 2 and get a replacement license.

or drive without one
You could do that just now because they have relaxed the traffic laws temporary because of the covid19 problem. But if atst was pulled for no licence, and he needs one because his bike is over 125cc, the fine is $395.
is that for real?
How many Cambodians DONT have licenses, and how many are stopped and end up being fined $395 ( average about 1 1/2 months wages
That is just an unbelievable fine, (here in Thailand its caught without license 500 baht)
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AndyKK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:58 am
phuketrichard wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:57 pm well easiest is
go back home, file a lost license at the police station there. yea, its fucked but.......and ya cant do it tomorrow but
than return to Aeon 2 and get a replacement license.

or drive without one
You could do that just now because they have relaxed the traffic laws temporary because of the covid19 problem. But if atst was pulled for no licence, and he needs one because his bike is over 125cc, the fine is $395.
I do have a license it hasn't expired I've just lost the piece of paper, I have a copy of it on my phone, not sure what would happen if checked,
Am I unlicensed if I don't have my license on me I hope not.
I'm standing up, so I must be straight.
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Re: License replacement after its lost in Cambodia

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atst wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:01 am
AndyKK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:58 am
phuketrichard wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:57 pm well easiest is
go back home, file a lost license at the police station there. yea, its fucked but.......and ya cant do it tomorrow but
than return to Aeon 2 and get a replacement license.

or drive without one
You could do that just now because they have relaxed the traffic laws temporary because of the covid19 problem. But if atst was pulled for no licence, and he needs one because his bike is over 125cc, the fine is $395.
I do have a license it hasn't expired I've just lost the piece of paper, I have a copy of it on my phone, not sure what would happen if checked,
Am I unlicensed if I don't have my license on me I hope not.
Knowing you are in Cambodia, you do realize that they only accept what's physical right? Even on phone, it's useless.... For i can PS one exact for myself without the real one...
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Re: License replacement after its lost in Cambodia

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phuketrichard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:39 am
AndyKK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:58 am
phuketrichard wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:57 pm well easiest is
go back home, file a lost license at the police station there. yea, its fucked but.......and ya cant do it tomorrow but
than return to Aeon 2 and get a replacement license.

or drive without one
You could do that just now because they have relaxed the traffic laws temporary because of the covid19 problem. But if atst was pulled for no licence, and he needs one because his bike is over 125cc, the fine is $395.
is that for real?
How many Cambodians DONT have licenses, and how many are stopped and end up being fined $395 ( average about 1 1/2 months wages
That is just an unbelievable fine, (here in Thailand its caught without license 500 baht)
Yes, that is for real, there's been a few westerners will tell you their experiences on Facebook pages.
When the new traffic laws came out, the reasons were to reduce traffic accidents, and also to give traffic police encouragement to carry out the laws, they are allowed has I understand to keep 70% of the fine monies, this has apparently as given boost to the Phnom Penh traffic policeman's pocket of an extra bonus of @$500 per month. Other traffic police bonus varies around the country.
Always "hope" but never "expect".
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