magsey

hi all

i have a uk driving license with a class 2(C) on it.

i would like to no how to transfer it to aussie equivalent and what is needed to drive lorry's out there, any info would be much appreciated

many thanks

magsey

Pollyana

Which State are you moving to?

KJCherokee

That must be an old licence, as Class 2 hasn't been used for years! A UK class C licence is equivalent (in Queensland) to an HR licence which entitles you to drive a rigid truck of any weight.

ROMFT_WO2RN

If it's SA you'll have to take at least a practical test. They only automatically transfer a basic car and motorbike licence. Best to check the website of whatever state you're moving to

moneypenny20

Same in QLD. Well it was six years ago, it may have changed but the husband couldn't get his transferred over without testing first.

Pollyana

No test in Queensland now, it was stopped about 3 or 4 years back (from memory )

moneypenny20

For an HR licence?

KJCherokee

From the Qld Gov website:
Can I drive in Queensland under my valid foreign driver licence?

When driving on a road in Queensland under your valid foreign driver licence you must:
•only drive the class of motor vehicle authorised on that licence
•comply with the conditions (if any) of your licence
•show your licence to a police officer when asked to do so.
If your licence is in a language other than English you should carry a recognised English translation of the licence.

Heavy vehicle licence holders

If you are applying for a Queensland heavy vehicle driver licence (class LR, MR, HR, HC or MC) and you hold, or have held within the past five years, a driver licence, other than a learner licence, that corresponds to a heavy vehicle licence, granted:

•from a country other than New Zealand - you will need to successfully complete the written road rules test and the practical driving test for that class of vehicle.

Or in other words, you can drive a heavy goods vehicle (unarticulated) on your UK licence (for 3 months) but you will need to take the test to obtain the Queensland licence.

If the idea of a practical test scares you, try popping over to New Zealand, converting your UK licence to a NZ one, then coming back and swapping the NZ licence for the Queensland one. No practical test involved, although you will need to do two different theory tests!

Pollyana

Ah don't know about that, the test for the car/bike licence was removed.

moneypenny20

Lol even I know that! I remember being seriously naffed off because I'd had to do the test. In fact it still naffs me off, everyone should have to do a test to get a licence in a different country. Bloody silly that they changed it.

Rant over, as you were.

LeeWillo

I am on a 457 Visa, I am supposed to change my licence in the first 3 months but didn't. Can you get penalised for not doing it?

moneypenny20

The 457 is a Temp visa. You don't have to change it at all, you are able to drive on your UK one for the term of your visa.