How easy is it too be self mobile

Here above is the question? Is there any simple answer?

With new traffic laws now in force, and that of increased heavy fines being dealt out, best thing is to follow the laws and regulations and get yourself legal.
Let's face it, being a forginer in this country makes you a target, first of all for money, your hard earned monies that others may have the ideas, that you are a rich westerner and can afford it, and it just so happens today, it is their turn, so how lucky will it be for their day.
We may have a difference of opinion in this type of situation and protocol, for how authorities may act when you are just trying to follow their rules within the law, or is it that the law when made didn't have you considered, but only something of a adjusted later thought. Straight forward, it would be nice and easy if you and I was too be treated in the same way, has that of a Khmer person, but that being equal will not do, because there is no gain, no extra for their efforts and service too you. We may not like it, but we all except it in this part of the world, because it is the norm, and how things are done, today you maybe angry, but tomorrow you will smile and get over it, "extortion" don't be stupid, that doesn't exist, it is no more than just a personal service for you and I.

So, I am in need of my Certificate of current address (residency paper) issued by the commune chief at the appropriate Sangkat too my address. On my first visit I just got past the door, then being approached by a member of staff telling me that they are extremely busy at this time, and requested that I return on another occasion.
So, the other time to visit the Sangkat arrived, I was asked to be seated, while the commune chief was busy dealing with someone else, it would be my turn to see him next. I was sat opposite, with him in my view. The person he was seeing finished and started to leave, I got up out of the chair and started to move towards his office, then two ladies came rushing past me and sat at the chiefs desk. The person who told me that I would be next came over and explained to me that the commune chief now wasn't prepared to do anything for me and that I need to go to see a high ranking police officer. I wasn't going to leave it just like that, due to having acquired the paper once before in Koh Kong with no difficulty. I was to show the member of staff this and also the rental agreement and my passport and visa. He took them to show the chief, returned, saying that the rent agreement was not up to scratch, so unacceptable, telling me that it wanted photos of the landlord attached and signed by the police before it was returned to the commune chief, with my landlord accompanying me on my next visit. I called my landlord to explain the outcome, he asked me to retrieve the original (same as the copy I was in possession of) documented agreement that the Sangkat accepted and was holding on file, I obviously understood what he was saying, but you can imagine, the situation got a little tricky, my landlord telling me not to leave until ether I had what I need or I returned with the copy kept. I was ignored then for a length of time, then escorted to the door by a police officer.
My landlord came over that evening, seeing what the problem was, he is going to arrange that his sister accompany me to the appropriate police officer and department. He went on to explain that things may differ from that of my own country, also adding whatever payment is asked of me, to just pay the amount.

If I get to the stage of getting closer to acquiring the Cambodian driving license, that after reading the information on the Ministry of Transport website, leaves me a feeling of more confused.

I was hoping too take the easy option, that is too do the exchange license for a type A. Motorcycle above 125cc

Question can I exchange license or do I have to take the test?

How it is stated -

Foreigners who come to stay legally and have a Cambodian driver's license exam can take the Cambodian driver's license "A" or "B" valid for 10 years, must have the following documents: 1, passport and valid visa At least 15 days 2, Certificate of current address issued by the Commune / Sangkat Chief or 3 Commune / Sangkat Administration Police Post, 4 Physical Certificate, 3 white x 4x6 photos.

Type A: For motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of more than 125 cubic centimetres or more than 11 kilowatts of electric power, motorcycles, trailers, trailers and tricycles.

Holders of C, D or C driver's licenses can apply for a 10-year B-type driver's license. However, type A driver's license cannot be exchanged. After exchanging type B license, it is not possible to exchange type C or D driver's license.

Answer: Foreigners who take the driving test in Cambodia are valid for 10 years. By attaching documents such as: - Passport and visa valid for at least 15 days (except for tourist visas) - Certificate of current address issued by the commune chief, commune chief or commune / sangkat administrative post - Fitness certificate (Available on site) - 4x6 photos, white surface (available on site) for R180,000.

Answer: Foreigners who have a valid driver's license issued by the competent authority of their country in exchange for a Cambodian driver's license must attach the following documents: - Passport and visa are valid for at least 30 days (except For Tourist Visa) - Driver's license to be exchanged for verification purposes only. Certificate of current address issued by the Commune / Sangkat Chief or Commune / Sangkat Administration Police Post. - Certificate of fitness (available at the location) - Photo 4 x6 White surface. (Available at the location) Price R120,000.

Answer: A driver's license that has expired for more than 30 days will be fined R1,500 per day (for small vehicles) and R1,000 for 1 day for (large vehicles).

You can’t exchange a foreign bike licence to a yearly Cambo one. Only cars ‘B’.

To get an A cat you have to do the 10 year test.

You don’t officially need a license for under 125 but it’s a grey area as a he law doesn’t say it included foreigners.

Yes of course you get your home licence back.

67 is the cutoff but you’ll still get a 10 year I hear but who knows.

Licences (1 year) can only be renewed at Aeon 2. Aeon 1 is for locals, and possibly foreigner 10 year licence holders but no confirmation yet.

Yes. Thailand is cheaper and amazing and beats Cambodia on everything. In fact this place sucks I’m off.

clutchcargo wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:51 pm

whatwat wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:31 am You can’t exchange a foreign bike licence to a yearly Cambo one. Only cars ‘B’.

To get an A cat you have to do the 10 year test.

Huh? I don't think that's right. I have a car and unlimited capacity motocycle licence in Australia and got that converted to an equivalent A&B Cambo yearly licence. Did that years ago..I don't think anything's changed.

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That was case at AEON II last Sept when I asked. Already had the B, but wanted the new yearly license to be A&B, as per my home country licence. Unfortunately I had to provide a current residency letter for the change from B to A&B, even though I was renewing the current B licence.

As for cutoff age of 10 year license for expats, I heard it was 57 yo.

beaker wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:33 pm I ran into all these BS problems when they changed the rules. Being 70 yo and having lived here 13 yrs my home license was long expired and going through the cost and hassle for a 1 yr license was a PIA. So I built myself an electric bike, going on 3 yrs, and have been very happy with it. The performance is comparable to the average motos used around town here in the KOW. It is comfortable and fun to ride and is much easier to maneuver around in traffic than a moto and the police don't bat an eye even when I ride it, without a helmet or going the wrong way down a one way street.

I have a regular pedal bicycle. I am a lot fitter than I would be if I did not exercise, and will probably live longer.

When I get to the point where I want a motor, I plan to go with an electric bicycle.

I would like to encourage others to look into this option.