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Old May 25th 2008, 2:54 pm
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hey all.....just a quick question....when we get to auz i understand that we have obtain a aussie drving licence within 3 months of arriving.... what happens if you have penalty points on your UK licence? do they get transferred to your new aussie licence??

Also, is it the same over there as the UK in that you loose your licence on 12 points???

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Old May 25th 2008, 3:11 pm
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Originally Posted by JoandPaulW
hey all.....just a quick question....when we get to auz i understand that we have obtain a aussie drving licence within 3 months of arriving.... what happens if you have penalty points on your UK licence? do they get transferred to your new aussie licence??
No.

Also, is it the same over there as the UK in that you loose your licence on 12 points???
In principle, yes. But check the relevant state/territory website for details.
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Old May 26th 2008, 10:23 am
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Originally Posted by JoandPaulW
hey all.....just a quick question....when we get to auz i understand that we have obtain a aussie drving licence within 3 months of arriving.... what happens if you have penalty points on your UK licence? do they get transferred to your new aussie licence??

Also, is it the same over there as the UK in that you loose your licence on 12 points???

cheers

jo

(only 5 weeks to go and counting!!!)...
You do loose your licence at 12 points, or have to show cause why you shouldn't. In England you gain points, in Australia, you loose points per infringement. Also most states now have double demerit points/fines over most major public holidays.
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