Foreign motorcycle licence in Costa Rica at 16

I heard that in Costa Rica, if you are 16 and have a foreign licence, that you can legally drive a 100cc motorcycle. Is this true?

Best Answer

This official website states:

Todo Conductor (Costarricense o extranjero) podrá conducir los mismos vehículos que autoriza su licencia extranjero por un plazo de hasta tres meses contando a partir de su ultima entrada a territorio nacional. Durante este plazo NO se homologaran licencias.

Which roughly translates as:

Every driver (from Costa Rica or foreigner) can drive the vehicles authorized by his foreign license up to a period of three months counting since his last entry to national territory. During this time licenses will not be certified.

So in principle it seems that you could if you're staying for less than three months. If you're planning to stay longer you would need to certify you license.

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Can a 16 year old drive in Costa Rica?

To drive in Costa Rica, you have to be at least 21 years of age, and some companies will only hire a car out to those over 25. You need to have a valid driving license for at least 2 years and have a major Credit Card to pay.

Do you need a Licence to drive a motorcycle in Costa Rica?

What do I need to rent a motorcycle in Costa Rica? First of all, a no-brainer: you need a valid motorcycle license! A license from your own country will do and you do not need an International Driving Permit (IDP), although many places will also accept this.

What is the legal age to drive in Costa Rica?

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Do I need a license to drive a scooter in Costa Rica?

If less than 125cc, you need an A-1 license. For anything above 125cc, you need an A license.

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