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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Lee Myung Bak wrote: |
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The US embassy has sent out information and confirmed that an intl. DL is only good for short-term residents. Korea changed their regulations recently about intl. DL provisions.
If you are on an E-2, or any other long-term visa, you need to obtain a Korean DL.
To get a Korean DL, go to the DLA. You can research their requirements in English by a simple google search.
For those on a motorcycle and long-term visa, you will have to take the motorcycle test despite the fact that car license (more dangerous vehicle) is easier to get. |
I beg to differ, I have rented plenty of cars, and they accept my IDP, no questions asked, and Im here on an E-2. I have also shown my IDP and ARC to a cop, and he went on his way....The embassy website never says you NEED to obtain an Korean DL on a long term visa:
"""1) As of August 1, 2007, Americans who have long-term visas may attempt to use their valid U.S. driver�s license to obtain a Korean driver�s license. ""
keyword being MAY, please show me where the US embassy "has sent out information, or confirmed" as you noted that you cannot use a IDP on a one year visa...I'd like to see it.
I believe that being a long-term resident is a condition of getting a Korean DL, but not requiring this as your only option to drive. So a short-term is not eligible for one, and is forced to use the IDP. Per dla.go.kr on getting a KDL:
""1. The applicant must be a normal resident in Korea. (visitor without ARC cannot exchange licenses)"" |
We know cops and companies in Korea don't always keep up with laws.
ttompatz's info is 100% correct. |
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Lee Myung Bak
Joined: 25 Jun 2010
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:18 am Post subject: |
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Perhaps it is right, but where does it say this? Im going by what these websites say. SO, the real regulations go by word of mouth?
You're right that companies, cops and others seem to follow different rules, but I would appreciate a citation of somewhere that says this, because in my experience it is not the case. |
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TravelinSig
Joined: 30 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:23 am Post subject: |
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I'm looking to buy a 125cc. Would I need a license for this? From what I understand, this is largest bike that is not highway legal.
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When i changed my california license to Korea i had to go to the DLA and show them my drivers license. Unfortunately it had expired and I was rejected. I had to wait like a month to renew my license over the phone/mail and wait until a relative sent it to me. Which I took back to the DLA got it approved. But I had to take a written test and an eye exam. And then they issued me a korean license. Was a lot of hassle.
If you're only going to get a bike, if you keep it under a certain engine displacement, you don't even need a license. I think any one of those skooters are fine to operate without a license of anytype. |
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oskinny1
Joined: 10 Nov 2006
Location: Right behind you!
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| Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:43 am Post subject: |
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| I'm looking to buy a 125cc. Would I need a license for this? From what I understand, this is largest bike that is not highway legal. |
I thought no bike was allowed on a highway, regardless of engine size. Or has Dave's finally run me astray? |
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GreatUnderachiever
Joined: 08 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:19 am Post subject: |
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| notafbiagent wrote: |
If you're only going to get a bike, if you keep it under a certain engine displacement, you don't even need a license. I think any one of those skooters are fine to operate without a license of anytype. |
I thought everything needs a license now. |
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