toon williams

You know how you hear so many different stories and just wanted to clairfy from those of you already in Adelaide, is it true that even though you have a full british licence you need to apply for an Australian one within 3 months of living in OZ??

When I say apply I have been give to understand this means, a theory, practical and eye test?? :scared:

Having had my driving licence for nearly 20 years and the OH about 26 years now this is slightly daunting!!

Please can you clarify if this is the case!!

Many thanks

marco121068

As of last year (November I think) all you have to do is to swap your existing full UK licence for a brand new SA one (oh - and give them some money too!).

toon williams

Sooooooooper, one less thing to have to worry about then!!

manxfamily

Don’t talk to me about driving licences in Oz.

We are from the Isle of Man and the Queensland authorities do not recognise licences issued from the Isle of Man - this is because we are not part of the United Kingdom – and therefore we would have to sit a full driving test before being issued an Aussie licence. A UK licence holder would simply require a multiple choice theory test and bobs your uncle – a new licence is issued.

However, I had a cunning plan and if anyone asks, especially if they are from the DVLA, I now live in England, and have an English address. I think you know what I’m saying!

There is no way I am going to retake my driving test.

marco121068

Well you've got to pay the penalty paying so much less tax than we do.

manxfamily

Yea, but whats your old tax rate got to do with Queensland Licensing Authorities?

marco121068

What I meant was that by being on the IoM I assume you pay much less tax than we do on mainland UK. Therefore - as a punishment you will have to sit the Oz Driving test.

rossifumi

Just coming from the Isle of Man is reason enough.

rossifumi

So is/was your IOM driving licence the same to look at etc.. as the UK one, was the only difference the fact it had an IOM address on it?

Rich

manxfamily

Basically yes. It just the fact that the Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom.

touchingcloth

I have an old tattered UK paper license....do you think this would be acceptable for trading in for an Ozzie license?

Or will they mistake it for toilet paper?

TC

rossifumi

Same here mate, used it last year to hire a car over there with no problems and no questions asked.

toon williams

I sure it is about £20 to upgrade to the photocards we have here now!!

sparks124

or tell them that you've moved to say mum and dad's/brother/sister and they'll issue one free of charge

toon williams

Think they just changed the rules on that one, as just had to pay for Boss to get one and he only moved house, if that makes sense!!! If you had a photo card already they wont charge you for change of address, but if it a paperone changing to a photo card then they do!!