motorbikes in oz
 

hi all, whats the situation with bikes. is it right you can ride a 250 cc on car licence.
thanks tony

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In some states up to 50cc (scooter) only.

WW

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You need a licence in all states ( Bike licence).cant use car licence.Check with state transport websites.

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OH passed his bike licence in Melbourne 9 years ago, and was restricted to 250cc for two years or so. Don't know if it has changed since then.

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You can in the NT - http://www.ipe.nt.gov.au/whatwedo/mv...g/classes.html

Only a moped in QLD - http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home...ses_and_codes/

No biking in NSW - http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/...e_classes.html

Or VIC - http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...pesOfLicences/

Mopeds only in WA - http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/mylicence/1373.asp

Nothing in TAS - http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/lice...e_classes.html

Couldn't find the info on SA - their website is stoopid :frown:

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Nope. See my last post ;)

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Do uk bike licences convert start to Aussie ones ? Got both car and bike, and just wondering about small bike for commuting if the traffic looks bad. (queenlands)

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Yep, if you have a bike licence it transfers in Queensland (mine did)

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Glad to hear that as i have both , just wondered i have class 1 hgv does any know if this is trasferable asswell. sorry op don,t mean to ijack;)

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Really? I thought Q-Ride was compulsory for all new arrivals, if wanting to ride a bike?

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Is it possible to get CBT equivalent in Oz?

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nope my uk bike licence was put onto my qld licence.they just wanted to see what classes of vehicle i had in the uk and thats what ive got in qld

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Well obviously not as they put it straight on to my licence

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My UK bike license was transferred straight to my Oz one.. in NSW.

Had had license for 15 months and am 33 yrs old. have a full unrestricted license for Oz.

Things vary from state to state so best to check the relevant RTA website. However in NSW I believe the license system process is:

Carry out the equivalent of a CBT which will get you an "L" plate. Within 3 months you need to then take a test to get your "P" plates, after you have had your "P" plates for a year you go unrestricted.

When on "P" and "L" you are limited to bikes with a low power rating, the list is on the RTA website.

There are ways to become unrestricted quicker depending on age etc

hth

Alex

Re: motorbikes in oz
 

Obviously, obviously.