First Timers And Your Driver's License

[Bellacissa]

So, lets just say that the rule stands long term and I drive on my US license while playing the role of dumb blonde American woman at checkpoints. Hey... You use what you've got, right? :hystery:

1) Can I purchase and insure a trike without a PI license and successfully register it?

2) What is the fine if my acting skills aren't up to par and they cite me for not having the PI license that is now seemingly impossible to obtain?

:hystery: Bella I will be quiet as all I can offer is Silly :rolleyes:

Pffft. I thrive on silly. I live in PI, don't I? You can't possibly live here without a sense of humor.

[Dave Hounddriver]

2) What is the fine if my acting skills aren't up to par and they cite me for not having the PI license that is now seemingly impossible to obtain?

 

Its not the fine that will hurt.  If you are driving a vehicle while not being in possession a valid license they may confiscate the vehicle.  They confiscated mine and I know of two others that happened to.  Fortunately, I was able to trot home on foot and get my license and run back to get my motorcycle before they packed it up and left for the day.  You will have to pay a fine and show a valid license to get it back.

[Bellacissa]

2) What is the fine if my acting skills aren't up to par and they cite me for not having the PI license that is now seemingly impossible to obtain?

Its not the fine that will hurt. If you are driving a vehicle while not being in possession a valid license they may confiscate the vehicle. They confiscated mine and I know of two others that happened to. Fortunately, I was able to trot home on foot and get my license and run back to get my motorcycle before they packed it up and left for the day. You will have to pay a fine and show a valid license to get it back.

Well, that's less than desirable. Especially if I have my son with me at the time.

Ok, then. I'll take my lease with me and hope for the best. Or hope that they realize this rule isn't working out so great before I hit 90 days.

[RonHenk]

So, lets just say that the rule stands long term and I drive on my US license while playing the role of dumb blonde American woman at checkpoints. Hey... You use what you've got, right? :hystery:

1) Can I purchase and insure a trike without a PI license and successfully register it?

2) What is the fine if my acting skills aren't up to par and they cite me for not having the PI license that is now seemingly impossible to obtain?

 

Bella, I don't think getting a license here is "impossible". I have managed to convince one of the LTO directors I've spoken to, to issue me a license if I get a new Balikbayan visa and see him within 2-3 days of getting off the plane. That's my current plan. Don't know if you're Balikbayan. But that might be an option. Also, others have posted in this thread about having luck with a lease. So at least give it a try. You never know.

 

Answer to #1: Yes, I have purchased and successfully registered a motorcycle without a PI license. It was bought new though and registered through the dealer. Not sure about a used one, doing it yourself.

 

Answer to #2: Who knows? Could be anything from "Give me P100 and I'll let you go" to impounding you trike. Thus is the PI.

 

Ron

[Bellacissa]

So, lets just say that the rule stands long term and I drive on my US license while playing the role of dumb blonde American woman at checkpoints. Hey... You use what you've got, right? :hystery:

1) Can I purchase and insure a trike without a PI license and successfully register it?

2) What is the fine if my acting skills aren't up to par and they cite me for not having the PI license that is now seemingly impossible to obtain?

Bella, I don't think getting a license here is "impossible". I have managed to convince one of the LTO directors I've spoken to, to issue me a license if I get a new Balikbayan visa and see him within 2-3 days of getting off the plane. That's my current plan. Don't know if you're Balikbayan. But that might be an option. Also, others have posted in this thread about having luck with a lease. So at least give it a try. You never know.

Answer to #1: Yes, I have purchased and successfully registered a motorcycle without a PI license. It was bought new though and registered through the dealer. Not sure about a used one, doing it yourself.

Answer to #2: Who knows? Could be anything from "Give me P100 and I'll let you go" to impounding you trike. Thus is the PI.

Ron

No, I'm not Balikbayan. I'm an American married to an American. I'm going to try to get the license with my lease and see what happens. I've still got a month before I apply, so maybe a better option will present itself in the mean time.

[i am bob]

JUST  A REMINDER TO ALL

 

We don't discuss committing illegal acts on this forum

 

Thank you!

[Bellacissa]

JUST A REMINDER TO ALL

We don't discuss committing illegal acts on this forum

Thank you!

I think I missed something. Was something illegal talked about here? I just got here in January, so I'm still learning. If something is illegal, I definitely want to stay away from it.

[RonHenk]

 

JUST A REMINDER TO ALL

We don't discuss committing illegal acts on this forum

Thank you!

I think I missed something. Was something illegal talked about here? I just got here in January, so I'm still learning. If something is illegal, I definitely want to stay away from it.

 

 

I believe he is referring to the driving without a valid license and it's consequences. Sorry Bob. Won't happen no more.

[Dave Hounddriver]

Was something illegal talked about here?

 

I think our friend Bob was just warning that the topic could easily stray into illegal (you have heard of corruption here?) activities that we do not condone on this forum.

 

The conversation is fine so far.  Keep the questions and info coming.

[RonHenk]

Finally got my drivers license yesterday! Let me caveat this by saying that I was attempting to convert my US license to a Philippine license. i.e. No written or driving test. Just fill out the application, pay the fee and get my license. This requires a one year visa valid from the date of the application. Those going the Learners Permit route, I believe the requirements are a little bit different. So please do your homework. Anyways.

Asawa and I took a quick trip to Hong Kong. Flew out Monday and back Tuesday morning. Got a brand new Balikbayan visa, good for one year. Plan was to go straight from the airport in Naga to the LTO as we were scheduled to arrive at 1:30 PM, but thanks to NAIA and sitting in the airplane for an hour and a half and then another 45  min taxi and waiting to take off. We didn't arrive until almost 4PM. So we went the following day. They didn't seem to care about the date. (Visa valid for one year from 15 Mar and this was 16 Mar) They only seemed to care that this was Mar and my visa was valid until Mar 2017. So good to go there. Having been to the LTO on numerous occasions in my previous attempts I knew the requirements.

1. Current and photocopy (front and back) of my valid US drivers license. Check!

2. Photocopy of the picture page of passport. Check!

3. Photocopy of the visa page of my passport. Check!

4. Properly completed application. Check!

5. Current medical exam (eye test). Check!

Even with all my ducks in a row they didn't make it easy. The LTO "Reviewer" while looking at my Colorado license, pulls out a Texas license booklet and thumbs through it. Then he tells me:

LTO: I don't think you can drive anything here. This is a Class R license and there is no such thing as a Class R license.

Me: This is a Colorado drivers license. Each state has different coding. Class R means Regular and means that I can drive a regular car. It explains that on the back of the license.

LTO: (briefly looks at the back of the license) O.K. you can drive a car, but you can't drive a motorcycle.

Me: (pointing out the M endorsement) This M means I can drive a motorcycle. Its explains that on the back of the license as well.

LTO: O.K. You can drive a car and a motorcycle, but you can't drive a Commercial Vehicle.

Me: O.K. Thank you so much! Salamat Po!

An hours wait, Pay the fees and I NOW HAVE A LICENSE!

Eez more pun in da Pilippines! Good luck out there Guys and Gals