Motorcycle checkpoints are common in Phuket and surrounding areas.
What is checked?
- IDP and home licence
- Helmet (rider and passenger)
- Plate and rental papers
- Alcohol (random breath test)
At a checkpoint
1. Slow down and stop safely
2. Do not remove helmet before stopping
3. Show passport, IDP, licence and rental documents
4. Stay calm and respectful — arguing increases fines
Common locations
- Patong entrance/exit
- Chalong roundabout
- Airport road
- Highway toward Phang Nga / Krabi
Thailand Moto Rent policy
- We do not hold passports. A credit card pre-authorization is used for deposit; released when you return the bike.
- IDP (International Driving Permit) is mandatory. Thai police accept only a Thai licence or IDP for foreigners.
- Rental terms: Valid motorcycle IDP required; no rental without it.
- Riding without IDP and any fines are entirely the customer's responsibility.
- Daily rental. If returning late, notify us on WhatsApp.
- No test rides.
- Damage: Without insurance, repair cost + lost rental days. Full coverage recommended.
- Drunk riding carries severe penalties.