<P> Similarly, the Saudi Arabian government require all drivers to carry an ID card in addition to a license and present them whenever requested . In Saudi Arabia using a license instead is only permitted if the request is made for on - site inspection / identification purposes, especially at checkpoints . Expatriates may be requested to present their visas as well . </P> <P> In Japan, South Korea, and Singapore driving license cards are widely used as identification . </P> <P> Japanese driver's licenses bear one of the following 3 colors on the expiration date . </P> <Dl> <Dt> Green </Dt> <Dd> New Drivers (First license in Japan) Valid for 2 to 3 years . Drivers with under one year of driving experience are required to display a "Shoshinsha mark" (Young Leaf Mark) on their vehicle . This holds true if the driver acquires a license for a different class of vehicle, regardless of the length of driving experience on their previous license . However, such a mark does not indicate necessarily the color on the driver's license . A driver with a young leaf mark on their car could very well be a gold driver . This is because the gold status does not disappear with a change in vehicle class . </Dd> </Dl>

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