Ok... so I'm tired of going everywhere by foot. Generally I'm not that lazy, but with 2 solid Korean summers behind me, I need something that gets me from point A to point B without arriving soaked in my own sweat. I'm having trouble figuring out exactly what the law is with scooters and the licensing requirements. I've heard that for 125cc and down sized scooters that I do not need any license. Does anyone know if this is true? Better yet, if anyone knows where I could read the actual law on this in english that would be very handy. I've heard like 4-5 different stories and I want to know what's fact before I open up my wallet.

Cheers and thanks ahead of time!!

-scurry

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I had a scooter in the US. It was economical and fun, except in heavy traffic. I'm a little prejudiced toward the Air Conditioned Subway Here! I suggest you have your girlfriend contact the Korean Police for the best information on licensing and helmets, etc. I also suggest good insurance, just in case. Good Luck!

Military guys have to go through a training course for any motorized vehicle. Maybe some GI will show you his pamphlet or book. That might be nice, and it is in English.

Scurry, I'm gonna go ahead and guess you're a higher rank? I would love to get a scooter but as far as I'm aware I'm not allowed any type of motorized vehicle... So anything you find out on this make sure you share :)

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If you have an international driver's license no one can stop you from driving off post (you still need proper insurance though), but you just would not be allowed to drive on post at all. There are LOTS of people who drive scooters/ motorcycles up to the gates and park them right there to go to work here in Yongsan.

I was just looking at his pictures on Flickr and I don't think Scurry is in the military.

Hello! =) Yes, I'm not in the military. I work for a tech company in Seoul. I did find out that I do need a license for a scooter, 50cc to 125cc only needs a regular drivers license. Anything above that needs a motorcycle endorsement and that takes some extra test and demonstration driving. I'll be applying for a license next week and hopefully after a few days of studying I can pass it. Since I'm licensed for California I wont need to take the actual driving test, just the written test which takes about half an hour (or so I hear).

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