Getting an AAC endorsement to drive a rented Tuk Tuk in Sri Lanka
I have an International Driving Permit IDP stamped for motorcycles and cars. Do I still need to visit the Automobile Association of Ceylon AAC in Colombo to get a specific endorsement for a three-wheeler before I drive to the surf camps.
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Yes, absolutely. An IDP for a car (Class B) or motorcycle (Class A) does not automatically cover a three-wheeler (Class G) under Sri Lankan law. You must visit the AAC office in Colombo with your IDP, passport, and a passport-sized photo to get the specific local endorsement. If you get pulled over without this, the police will fine you for driving without a valid license.
Do not skip this! The traffic police along the Galle Road actively look for foreigners driving tuk-tuks to check their paperwork. It is an instant 25,000 LKR fine if you do not have the local endorsement stamp.
Many reputable tuk-tuk rental companies will actually process this AAC endorsement for you before you arrive. You just send them a scan of your IDP and passport, and the paperwork is waiting in the glovebox when you pick up the vehicle.
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