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A normal reminder of why we want guardian angels. Lao cities,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], especially Vientiane, have become rapidly and the pace appears to be obtaining. A staggering number of people have obtained vehicles often at 2-3 times what they'd be abroad. Small city cars like Kia,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Hyundai, BYD and Chery are very popular. Even so the preferred mode of transportation are motorbikes. Unfortunately the roads weren't constructed with this growth in mind so traffic jams occur around 8-9am, 12 noon and 5-7pm - merely a taste of items to come.
Traffic rules exist and therefore are often enforced especially along the main routes. However,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], many drivers ignore them so "defensive driving" is much more meaningful here than back home. You soon get used to checking your blind spot repeatedly,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], looking for both before crossing a one-way road, looking to get stop,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], etc. Should you choose get it wrong and get stopped,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], don't panic. Be polite but firm with the police officer who'll ask for your driving license and possibly your insurance and technical documents too. Usually you'll be asked revisit the scene from the 'offence',[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], then navigate to the central police station to pay for your fine, return with the receipt and collect your driving license. You are able to pay the fine at that moment. This ought to be around 20,000 kip for any motorbike and 50,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych],000 for a car.
Should you choose enter any sort of accident, you will probably find yourself shouldering the culprit (and the bill) regardless of the circumstances due to the fact you are a foreigner. In the end, should you weren't there compared to accident wouldn't have happened! This logic may sound funny, however it could be devastatingly serious in case of a traffic fatality or serious injury. Be careful!
If you're planning on driving, you'll need your international license or a Lao license which costs 90,000 kip if you don't take a test if you have a valid driver's license from your home country. This can last for a year. Be sure to get insurance (very cheap, but only 3rd party for 2nd hand cars). Should you drive to Thailand,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], you'll need to get Thai insurance as well (fully comp is available).
Vientiane is where for getting an automobile although Pakse has a few dealerships. There are 2nd hand cars available everywhere and dealerships offering new and used cars. Old and unreliable SUVs (1993-2003) can be bought for between $5,000-12,000 although the norm seems to be around the $9000 mark. It's a good idea to find the car checked out at a reliable garage before purchase (around $10). It's worth keeping an eye on the automobile ads at the Vientiane International School,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Phimpone or Simeung Markets or online at:
When choosing an automobile, you will need to determine that it's worth the drawn-out procedure of changing the registration plates or doing things Lao style and never bothering. Word in the pub is the fact that a big change of plate amounts to 1% from the purchase price although this hasn't been a hard and fast rule.
Motorbikes are often the easiest method to choose singles or couples,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Typically the most popular ones are Hondas which cost around $1600. KoLaos are decent as well and cost half that,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Steer clear of the even cheaper Chinese ones as you will need the time for repair at inopportune times. Fuel costs for a motorbike should be around the $10 mark,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. You are able to park a motorbike anywhere since sidewalks/pavements continue to be considered parking spaces (and lanes),[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
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