do I need probation plate after conversion?

[nestorvie]

My foreign license is 5 years old. Have just converted to Singapore last week and planning to buy a bike upcoming week. Do I need to hang a probation plate when riding?

[Guest stages]

I think you need to .......

[panclanrider]

My foreign license is 5 years old. Have just converted to Singapore last week and planning to buy a bike upcoming week. Do I need to hang a probation plate when riding?

 

I suggest you to check your status of Driver Improvement Points (DIPS) via EDDIES 1st to play safe...

 

If 12 points means you must put but 24 points means no need...

 

:)

[DaN zI]

my suggestion is if u are unsure just put lor.. maybe u are unfamilise wif SG road riding pattern etc.. its not shameful anyway ma last time when i take out my pplate i find my bike became uglier . lolz

[redbeacon]

I suggest you to check your status of Driver Improvement Points (DIPS) via EDDIES 1st to play safe...

 

If 12 points means you must put but 24 points means no need...

 

:)

To summarise, twelve points (to spend on traffic-related offences, touch-wood!!) are usually given to Probationary Plate drivers/riders. These are people that have just graduated from their driving school.

 

A year later, that "P" Plate comes off, and that 12 points is increased to 24 (again, to spend on offences until Traffic Police suspends a person's liense)

 

So, Panclanrider has given you a clue on how to check to see whether you need a P-plate or not. And the Traffic Police has the discretion to give you either one, depending on your overseas experience with motorcycles.

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P.S.: Singapore uses a multi-tiered licensing scheme (just like Japan).

What does the back of your photocard license say?

Does it say "Class 2 - Allowed to ride motorcycles exceeding 400cc?"

[Hell_Inside]

Yes, you need. When I converted my license, I seeked clarification from the officer. You are under probation for 12 months and you need to display the orange/yellow triagle plate.

[dumbnut]

Same for me, but i had my license for 2 years when i converted. IIRC, there was another forummer who converted his license, but didn't have to put P plates on as when he converted, his license was 6 years old.