Carnet: what happens if my bike get stolen?
Hi all,
I am trying to figure out the worst eventualities that could occur during my upcoming trip from Paris to Singapore via Iran, Pak, India etc.
The question is: if my bike get stolen in a carnet country, what will it cost me?
I did some my own researches and I found this thread on HU: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...olen-bike-3785
Grant Johnson himself wrote "if the bike is stolen, report it to the police and get full documentation from them. No problem with the carnet guarantee IF the police are happy." But it was on 2003.
But at the same time, I asked to the vehicle association in Paris and one girl there wrote me that I would have to pay the import taxes and duties and show the papers back in France to the association in order to release my caution. But she did not look very happy to answer me though, so I seriously doubt of her knowledge.
> Could someone give me her/his knowledge regarding the actual situation? I did not buy my bike yet and this issue seriously influence my choices.
> Is there anyone who know where I can find all the terms of a recent carnet (I am interested in the articles details)? Maybe a scan?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Seb.
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