How long can you drive..... in australia???

Question

how long can you drive a full uk license in australia for before havign to apply for an australian license? thank you

Answer 1

Permanent Visa - 3 months

Visitor Visa - limited only by your national licence expiry date and Visa expiry date, except in WA who have a 12 month limitation.

If you are caught driving after 3 months as PR, the offence is "Driving without a Licence" and attracts a big fine.

Answer 2

3 months.

You didn't say where you were going to be or whether you're a visitor or residing here. That makes a difference.

Australian Drivers Licensing -

As a general rule, you are able to drive in Australia, as a visitor, on your existing driving licence for a maximum of three months after arriving in Australia.

However specific rules do vary across each state – these will be detailed in the following paragraphs.

http://www.australianexplorer.com/austra...

New South Wales (NSW)

If you have the intention to reside in NSW and have received the appropriate visa/s you are not considered a visitor thus you may only drive on your overseas licence for a maximum of three months after your arrival in Australia. After this period if you wish to continue driving you must get a NSW licence.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/newt...

Queensland (QLD)

For overseas drivers you will be required to obtain a Queensland Licence if residing for more than three months in Queensland.

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/LTASi...

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

International Visitors to the ACT are not required to obtain an ACT licence providing their International Drivers Permit or Overseas Licence is current. International persons who have chosen to reside in the ACT will be required to obtain an ACT licence within 3 months of their arrival to Australia.

http://www.rego.act.gov.au/licensing/lic...

Northern Territory (NT)

For more information visit:

http://www.ipe.nt.gov.au/whatwedo/mvr/li...

Victoria (VIC)

If you are in Victoria on a Temporary Visa you may drive on your overseas licence for an indefinite period providing your overseas licence or International Drivers Permit is current. However if you are in Victoria on a Permanent Visa you may only drive on your Overseas Licence for three months before you will be required to obtain a Victorian Licence.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

Western Australia (WA)

Visitors may drive on their interstate licence for up to 12 months from your arrival or until you licence expires. If you intend on becoming a permanent resident of WA you will be required to obtain a WA licence within three months of your arrival.

http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/mylic...

South Australia (SA)

If you are an overseas visitor looking to reside in SA you also have three months to surrender your overseas licence and obtain one from SA.

http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/licences_...

Answer 3

6 months, but it depends on what state you are in.

check, www.rta.nsw.gov.au

Answer 4

A few months.. but it depends on the petrol prices.. hmm lol