Is the following info true?
Today I was told by someone that, starting in May this year, the Chinese government started to recognize the International Driving Permit.
Can anyone confirm if this is true, and if yes, if there are any limitations (e.g. organized group tours, IDPs according to a certain convention only etc.).
And any information how the police handles IDPs?
The information comes from someone who is involved in organizing motorcycle group tours in China.
Would it be advisable to get a bike within China (vs. temporarily importing it) (probably registering it in someone's name countryside), and get a Chinese drivers license (even in case that the International driving permit would be accepted).
>>>> My own comment on this above:
It appears the International Driving Permit is only accepted for guided tours, so I have my Chinese drivers license now .... The next thing will be a motorbike inside China.
[This message has been edited by Michael Rauck (edited 04 November 2004).]
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