Transportation & Driving - The Definitive Guide to Moving to Southeast Asia: Cambodia - page 42

so we could have enough space to breathe. It's been said that shared taxis sometimes even
sell the seat under the driver!
If you decide you want to own a car in Cambodia, there are a number of auto dealers on
Streets 108 and 106 in Phnom Penh (between Norodom and Monivong) where you'll be
able to negotiate for a vehicle if you take someone who speaks Khmer. Better still, check
the Cambodian Parents' Network Yahoo group (see “What to do when you first arrive ”)
for vehicles being sold by expats who are leaving the country. There's also a casual car lot
onthestreetneartheNightMarketwherepeopleparkcarstheywanttosellwiththephone
number in the window.
For insurance coverage, check out Infinity and Forte which offer a variety of policies -
third party starts around $90 and comprehensive is $300 plus. Insurance is important here,
as you will be asked to pay compensation even if a moto hits you (plus various corrupt po-
lice fees which will probably go along with it).
In order to drive in Cambodia, you need a Cambodian driver's license. You can get one at
a driving school or at Lucky Lucky Motor Cycle Shop on Monivong in Phnom Penh for a
fee of approximately $40. All you need is a copy of your passport cover page and the page
containing your visa, a copy of your current overseas license, and a couple of photos. No
driving test is needed. If you don't own a valid foreign license, you can pay a fee of $140