| To transfer a
vehicle into your name and use the insurance company will cost approximately
$45.00 (American). |
| A driver on Okinawa must be at
least 18 years old to drive off base. |
| A teenager can
get their license to drive on base "only", at the age of 16. However,
the 16 year old driver must not drive in town until they are 18 years old. |
| You will need insurance prior to
registrating a vehicle with PMO. (Joint Vehicle Registration Office
(JVRO) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO)). |
| To de-register
a vehicle, the insurance company may charge you a fee; approximately $35.00
(American), or MCCS resale lot on Camp Lester may charge you to dispose
of your vehicle. |
| To obtain an on base decal, all
paperwork must be completed prior to receiving the decal. |
| A temporary registration
will be provided by the insurance company to obtain your decal. You
can expect about 10 days for your actually paperwork to return for pickup
from the insurance agent. |
| There are "NO" multi-car discounts...
insurance at the rate of "EACH" will be applied for all vehicles. |
| Insurance rates
are based on the sponsors age, rank, type of vehicle and your driving
record on Okinawa, not the dependents for all vehicles insured. However,
a youthful driver under 18 will have a dramatic affect on your premium. |
| On Okinawa, there are "NO" grace
periods for insurance. If your insurance lapses, it's gone! |
| You can purchase
insurance for a 3 month minimum, however, it it steeply prorated and will
cost you almost as much as insurance for a full year. |
| All rates associated with this
link are by the "YEAR" only. |
| I have been on
Okinawa for 3+ years, and since I have had no accidents or claims, this
year I will receive a 25% discount on insurance. |
| If you do not have a valid U.S.
drivers license prior to coming to Okinawa, it will be difficult to obtain
a SOFA status license. |
| Purchasing a
vehicle identified as a "sports car" on Okinawa will cost you 50% more
to insure then a standard vehicle. Some examples of a sports car
would be the MR2, RX7, Roadstar and Fairlady Z. |
| You can purchase a vehicle here
only if you possess a SOFA license. That means one vehicle per SOFA
license. Except for exemption allowed for special-use vehicles, you
may not purchase more vehicles than SOFA licenses you hold in the family. |
