08-19-2014, 11:29 PM
Thank you all for the feedback. It is true that there is always the added complication of rules and regulations varying from one state to another, but even though your requirements today may not be quite as stringent as in Europe, it does seem quite similar.
I lived in Singapore a few years ago, and when I got there I needed to convert my license. It was quite amusing because they informed me that during the first year living there I could use my existing Swiss license, and subsequently ride whatever bike I wanted for one year. Then I would need to convert that license to a Singapore one which would require re-passing the theory and practical exams. They would then issue me with a license limited to 200cc bikes. After two years with that, I could then pass another exam and move to a max of 400cc. Finally after another two years with that I would be able to pass a third exam and move on to unlimited size. So basically I would first get to ride for 1 year unrestricted. I asked them if they were sure about this, and they confirmed it. I tried to explain the lack of logic behind this, but no change.
In the end I never converted my license and just kept driving throughout my stay...
I lived in Singapore a few years ago, and when I got there I needed to convert my license. It was quite amusing because they informed me that during the first year living there I could use my existing Swiss license, and subsequently ride whatever bike I wanted for one year. Then I would need to convert that license to a Singapore one which would require re-passing the theory and practical exams. They would then issue me with a license limited to 200cc bikes. After two years with that, I could then pass another exam and move to a max of 400cc. Finally after another two years with that I would be able to pass a third exam and move on to unlimited size. So basically I would first get to ride for 1 year unrestricted. I asked them if they were sure about this, and they confirmed it. I tried to explain the lack of logic behind this, but no change.
In the end I never converted my license and just kept driving throughout my stay...