ICMV and assistance at checkpoints

[KenButler]

We were told that it was not necessary, but we obtained an ICMV (the translated certificate of our bike registration, from the AA in the UK).

It has proven to be useful at police checkpoints through Russia, as we hand it over rather than our original or copies of bike registration papers (we are less concerned about losing the ICMV). It was also very helpful at Russian customs when declaring our bike details, especially if you cannot speak Russian.

For 7 GBP it was a cheap investment, we think.

Ken
www.kenandtoni.com

[4wheels]

I can't believe nobody yet said thanks for this bit of advice.
Certainly, if you don't speak the language, it will be very helpful.
Luckily, I speak Russian and translated my V5C for customs.
Now there is another reason why this might be useful in Russia - if you happen to have an accident and need to make a claim on the other party's policy because they were judged to be at fault. Russian insurance companies will try to wriggle out of paying anything, so a document which translates a V5C into Russian is very useful - alternatively use the customs temporary import certificate - it worked for me.
Les

[Matt Cartney]

Hi Ken,
Not heard of this before. Is the ICMV translated into several languages or just Russian? Or can you get it translated into any language?
Cheers, Matt

[4wheels]

The ICMV does translate information from a DVLA V5C into foreign languages - much in the same way for an IDP. You need to call be RAC or AA or DVLA as there is scant information on the web on this - ie exactly which languages are covered - obviously Russian included from Ken's post. I suspect same languages as on the IDP.
Les

[KenButler]

YOu can now only get an ICMVthrough the AA (or whichever of RAC or AA doesNOT issue carnets- one of the organisations issues the carnets and the other issues ICMVs). It is a little booklet that has quite a few foreign languages included - about 12 pages,with your details alongside so that it can be referenced.

We are using it almost daily in Russia.

We did post details about this at end May- I think in the section on paperwork/documentation.

Ken
www.kenandtoni.com

[Pebbleclur]

You can get your International Certificate for Motor Vehicles (ICMV) from the AA. Their website does not have reference to it (well, I couldn't find any) but if you call 01256 493395 which is the international department, they will send you the form pronto. It costs £5.50 plus £2 admin charge. From experience it is well worth the money.