He eventually got sentenced to three years in prison after an initial not guilty verdict was reversed. But then he did kill someone.
Yes me too in this regard. I’m paying much closer attention.
In my recent trip to Japan, I actually did look up if there were any prohibited medications I was taking. And yes, codeine.
I am curious how and under what authority they cancelled your IDP. An IDP is just a multi-lingual interpretation of your home country/state drivers licence. In your case, it will have been issued by the Australian Automobile Association, so I would expect only the AAA can cancel it.
There are some surprising ones on that list. Many cough syrups too. And no. I don't want to find out because in that case it could be argued guilt immediately.
They did hand it back but were adamant it was cancelled. However they might have put me on the Rental Car Association of Japan's black list. On my rental agreement from Toyota it does say if you return the car and have an unpaid traffic fine you will be placed on that list and will be unable to rent a car from any member.
No it was just recently. I do read the Japanese English language newspapers now. It was a recent accident and the fellow hit a Convenience store when parking.
Its codeine for me too - for my chronic cough I take a massive 2 ml per day! I was not taking this medication for earlier trips, and I did apply for the permit for my first trip with codeine in 2020 and it was a total PITA, including having to physically post my application and supporting paperwork to them once I arrived in Japan - the permit was processed by an emailed copy of the application and supporting paperwork, but "not valid" unless I mailed the originals from Japan. Mailing from Australia was not acceptable. Then when I arrived, airport (HND) staff/customs/immigration/various officials did not know what to do with me. I spent more than 45 minutes waiting while phone calls were made. They did not have a copy of the permit and asked to photo copy my own permit. They did not at any point ask to see the medication. Plus it was stressful waiting for the application to be approved, which did not come through until close to departure date (apparently this is normal) but it stressed me out as I need to make an alternative medication cough management plan if I can't have my codeine syrup. I also received considerable huffing and puffing from the travel companions as it took a lot of time, caused us to almost miss our bus connection, and in my wider circle people have paid out on me for being a goody two shoes as they have all taken something on the non-approved list in without trouble.
If arriving into Haneda first check your dosage might be allowable by sending an email to : [email protected]
Thanks good to know
Drrons experience made me do some research over the weekend.
For anywhere really.
Us too - Hokkaido and Kyushu, but now we will definitely stick to public transport.
my SIL declares everything she brings back into Australia even though it was prescribed here. I don't get it. I sure don't.
What happened in Chile? I was considering renting a car but even before I read drron's report I had decided it was cheaper to use public transport, some Ubers and a couple of day trips with a tour agency to see what I want to see. I would have needed an automatic, maybe a small SUV with insurance plus petrol and car ferry to Chiloe.
They already do that in the US to locals. Look up Civil Asset forfeiture in the US. Car gets pulled over. Cops search car. Finds cash. Alleges that the cash cannot be properly shown to not be related to criminal activity. Seizes cash. The cash owner then has to sue to get the money back. The cost of suing to get the money back often more than the cash value
And some just shoot citizens asking them for help after reporting prowlers in their neighbourhood.
