Driving License
Dec 6th 2007, 1:20 pm
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Driving License
Hi all
Upon arrival does anyone know how long it takes to get a new driving license
and whatr is the process. Ta in advance.
Mick
Upon arrival does anyone know how long it takes to get a new driving license
and whatr is the process. Ta in advance.
Mick
Dec 6th 2007, 1:33 pm
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Re: Driving License
States have different rules i think ??
Here in WA you just take your old licence to the local licensing centre and they do it there and then - take your piccie and send you a licence in the post about a week later.
Here in WA you just take your old licence to the local licensing centre and they do it there and then - take your piccie and send you a licence in the post about a week later.
Dec 6th 2007, 3:33 pm
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Re: Driving License
here you get your licence straightaway over the counter on presentation of your UK one.
Dec 6th 2007, 3:54 pm
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Re: Driving License
My wife has passed her driving test today - hurrah!
Will there be any questions raised when we hit Perth early next year about how long she has held her UK licence for or doesnt it matter?
Will there be any questions raised when we hit Perth early next year about how long she has held her UK licence for or doesnt it matter?
Dec 6th 2007, 7:43 pm
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Re: Driving License
She'll probably have to go on P plates until she's completed a full years driving. Other than that she should have no problems - congratulations to your wife
Dec 6th 2007, 10:08 pm
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Re: Driving License
In QLD take your UK license in and complete the forms, pay $67.00 and get a license for 5 years. Any qLD transport office and there are plenty around. Mick
Dec 6th 2007, 10:10 pm
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Re: Driving License
Do you need the paper part or will just the card with my pic on it suffice?
For WA that is.
For WA that is.
Dec 6th 2007, 10:12 pm
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Dec 7th 2007, 11:24 am
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Re: Driving License
I will pass on your congrats, thanks
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Dec 29th 2007, 8:24 am
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Re: Driving License
What additional ID do you need?
Do you need a rental agreement to prove residency?
Or do you just atke in your UK licence $67 and a passport?
Thank you
Karl H
Dec 29th 2007, 11:58 pm
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Re: Driving License
ID we needed was 2 credit cards, UK ones are fine, passport, UK driving license and something with your Aussie address. Either a utility bill or a rental agreement or letter from the person you are renting from. First 2 would be the easiest.
Mick
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Dec 30th 2007, 8:00 am
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Re: Driving License
all i needed to change my license was my uk one and proof of address they gave me it straight away and didnt have to wait for it in teh post liek uk one
Dec 30th 2007, 11:16 am
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Re: Driving License
Is that the same for NSW or do they have different rules and what is the rule if I have a HGV CLass 1 British Licence?
Thanks,
Aussiedude
Thanks,
Aussiedude
Dec 30th 2007, 2:04 pm
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Re: Driving License
You should be able to avoid taking a car test, but they probably will want to re-test you for HGV.
Dec 30th 2007, 3:02 pm
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Re: Driving License
If I opt not to carry on with my HGV can I just get an ordinary driving licence without another test? I don't use my HGV part anymore but it has always been an added bonus but no neccessary.
