demerit points
ive jsut been stung with 4 points and a fine in qld. im a temporary resident waiting for my permanent to be approved. ihave a uk and ozzie license, but my ozzie license isnt registed to where i live.
my question is can i put the points on my uk license? and would they find out that i have a ozzie one? thanks in advance |
Re: demerit points
Was your UK licence used to switch over to an Australian one ?
There is a chance that the numbers are still linked. Therefore you could be in trouble if they find out. |
Re: demerit points
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
(Post 8575523)
Was your UK licence used to switch over to an Australian one ?
There is a chance that the numbers are still linked. Therefore you could be in trouble if they find out. |
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I have asked QLD Transport specifically about using my Irish licence while in possession of an Aussie licence. I was instructed that I must use the Australian one.
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Re: demerit points
Originally Posted by Steve2009
(Post 8575596)
I have asked QLD Transport specifically about using my Irish licence while in possession of an Aussie licence. I was instructed that I must use the Australian one.
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Re: demerit points
BTW, my circumstances were different in that I was actually suspended for three months so not necessarily relevant. But, the guy told me I would be charged with unlicensed driving if I did not heed the advice.
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Re: demerit points
I racked up 6 points when I had my UK licence (many years ago).
Then when I got my Qld licence I picked up 6 more (yeah yeah silly - it took me a while to learn about Australian snail-paced speed limits).. That added up to 12 and I took the 3 month ban. It doesnt matter which licence you have - Qld transport will record the points against the driver record.... sorry to bear the bad news! |
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Originally Posted by DadAgain
(Post 8575713)
I racked up 6 points when I had my UK licence (many years ago).
Then when I got my Qld licence I picked up 6 more (yeah yeah silly - it took me a while to learn about Australian snail-paced speed limits).. That added up to 12 and I took the 3 month ban. It doesnt matter which licence you have - Qld transport will record the points against the driver record.... sorry to bear the bad news! |
Re: demerit points
Originally Posted by nickbrissy
(Post 8575783)
surely though teh fact that i already have a oz license would mean though taht if i can get away with putting them on my uk one then they wouldnt get transferred onto my oz one.
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Re: demerit points
Originally Posted by nickbrissy
(Post 8575783)
surely though teh fact that i already have a oz license would mean though taht if i can get away with putting them on my uk one then they wouldnt get transferred onto my oz one.
Therefore, if you use your UK licence, they can, in theory, also prosecute you for driving with an invalid licence. Here in QLD we have a Department of Transport customer number, and both your licences will be linked to that number. So will the fine and demerit points. |
Re: demerit points
Originally Posted by DadAgain
(Post 8575713)
I racked up 6 points when I had my UK licence (many years ago).
Then when I got my Qld licence I picked up 6 more (yeah yeah silly - it took me a while to learn about Australian snail-paced speed limits).. That added up to 12 and I took the 3 month ban. It doesnt matter which licence you have - Qld transport will record the points against the driver record.... sorry to bear the bad news! |
Re: demerit points
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
(Post 8575816)
From what I recall, the act of getting an Australian licence invalidates your use of your overseas licence in this country. That was the reason for various states putting holes in the licences at one stage.
Therefore, if you use your UK licence, they can, in theory, also prosecute you for driving with an invalid licence. Here in QLD we have a Department of Transport customer number, and both your licences will be linked to that number. So will the fine and demerit points. |
Re: demerit points
Originally Posted by Howard Jenings
(Post 8575861)
Is that just in QLD or do other states do the same, I have accrued 9 points in AUs and have 3 points on my UK one, but I do not have an Aus license as I am a Temporary resident.
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Re: demerit points
Originally Posted by Howard Jenings
(Post 8575861)
Is that just in QLD or do other states do the same, I have accrued 9 points in AUs and have 3 points on my UK one, but I do not have an Aus license as I am a Temporary resident.
I'd be very wary about trying to dodge the system - all us expats are here on the basis of good behaviour!:huh: |
Re: demerit points
Originally Posted by jothefw
(Post 8577184)
I'd be very wary about trying to dodge the system - all us expats are here on the basis of good behaviour!:huh:
*in the gangs of New York sense of the word. |
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