gankobakoba wrote:I was stopped on monivong on my moto for having my light on by accident. They didn't really care about the light but showed me a bunch of cambodian licences and asked me if I had one. Of course I didn't so they fined me 20 bucks. It was only after, that someone told me you don't need a licence for driving a moto and giving 20 bucks to a cop is outrageous. They asked for 50 first but that's just crazy.
Just to let you know. (and to be my usual helpful self).
Driving during the daytime with your headlight/s on is illegal unles you are royalty or a big wig.
Driving at nights without headlights is not illegal.
The fine for this should not be more tha $1, and more like 2000 riel.
Also only have your bike key in the ignition as they are wont to try and take the key out after they pull you over. Having another bike key in your pocket can enable you to just leave when they turn their heads...
Alternatively you could try punching the cop like a certain moderator here did (I suggest you don't anger him).
Otherwise just insist that thye take you to the police station and call the Embassy.. (they will probably settlefor a lesser amount as they will loose valuable "fine collecting time").
Remember whn negotiating fines, alays smile and be polite (unless you intend punching them and in that case make sure you have a key in the ignition)
cheers,
LaudJohn