Incorrect information here
Quote:
Originally Posted by MotoLara
Tom,
Amigo, I think there is a major flaw in your plan: it will take you 4-5 weeks from the time you buy the bike and the time it's all registered (with number plates and all). Only then you can buy a SOAT and then can 'legally' ride in Peru. I would NOT recommend riding without SOAT as you will get harassed by la policia every time!
Unless you have someone in Peru that can buy the bikes for you.. but for that you need a notary letter that allows this person to buy vehicles on your behalf.
I am almost certain that if you want to take the bikes out of Peru, they MUST be registered under your name.
I bought 2 chinese bikes and rode around Peru in 2014. I didn't leave the country. Traveled for 5 weeks and only rode in the northern mountains the whole time. Can't imagine riding up to Ecuador and Colombia and not be in a super rush to get moving every day.
I'm also Peruvian but live in Canada.
Cheers,
Alberto.
|
Last year I bought a new bike in Trujillo, Peru - I went from the shop to a Notario and got my details authorised, then I went back to the shop and collected the bike. They gave me a bill of sale which had all the necessary information for SOAT (chassis number, etc.) and I went to a Positiva kiosk in the nearest Mall and got a temporary SOAT - they informed me that as soon as I got the tarjeta (bike id card) I would have to go to the main Positiva branch and get the SOAT changed. I got the plates in three weeks and the tarjeta in 5 and rode during that time (within Peru) legally (look at all the new mototaxis with "number plate in transit" if you don't believe me!).
The bike is registered in my name and now I have all the correct documentation - and travelled almost 9000 kms round Northern Peru last year, and am about to start again this year.
|