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Old Dec 22nd 2003, 11:35 am
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I have an old style Uk Drving Licence - would it be advisable to get a Photo Licence before I move to OZ - would this be more acceptable for using for ID?

Also - where do I get an International Driving Licence from?
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Old Dec 22nd 2003, 12:35 pm
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We both gave up the old DL and got the new photo one.
I think it go's without saying that Id with a photo is more acceptable than one without.

The inter DL can be obtained from the Post office,
but only the major branches have these facilities.
We decided against getting the Inter DL.
If you phone the AA they can give you advice.
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I have an old style Uk Drving Licence - would it be advisable to get a Photo Licence before I move to OZ - would this be more acceptable for using for ID?

Also - where do I get an International Driving Licence from?
I got an international driving licence some years ago and it was issued by the AA (sounds strange I know). Worth checking if they still issue these.
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We have sent off for international licences. You can download the forms from the RAC website and then you send the form along with a photo and £4. I think it takes about a week. Probably longer at the moment though. We are not bothering getting the new style licences as we always have our passports as photographic proof.
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Anyone advise me as to the benefits of obtaining an International licence
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We've never had any trouble using old style licences during our visits - last one this year.
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I´ve just checked in the VicRoads website, and it says that an International Drivers Permit is only a translation of the original one, so it won´t give you and right your original license have not already gave.

As for what I´ve found out (looking for a way to avoid practical tests since my license is from Venezuela and is not on the list of "recognized" licenses) it seems that International permit is pretty much useless in OZ...

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Originally posted by scamp
I have an old style Uk Drving Licence - would it be advisable to get a Photo Licence before I move to OZ - would this be more acceptable for using for ID?

Also - where do I get an International Driving Licence from?
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Would not worry about the old style licence. You will have to get a new licence here within 3 months anyway. As the old licence is still fine in UK it will be fine here also. My wife has had no problems with hers. Was almost an advantage as when she got stopped for speeding she got let off as obviously the paperwork for the police would have been too much!!


As Evila says the International licence no advantage here (unless you want the photo ID?). If you want it for another country though you can get them instantly over the counter from MAIN Post Offices. Very main ones though - I had to go into Manchester when I did this (Stockport was not big enough). Best to call and ask first before turning up and getting disappointed.

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Don't you have to change UK address to get a photocard license. BTW a photocard license is useful for getting into RSLs and clubs that are near where you live. That is how I get into the local clubs.
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Yea, don't bother with an international one and as for a UK photolicence - places here will just look blankly at it. Someone in front of me at Blockbuster tried to use his UK photolicence to open an account and they weren't interested "Australian Only"...

You'll need to convert to an Aussie (photo)licence within 3 months of moving here anyway - it's just a knowledge test then a straight swap from your UK one these days (paper or plastic makes no difference).

Since the Aussie one costs - save your cash for that one.
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Yea, don't bother with an international one and as for a UK photolicence - places here will just look blankly at it. Someone in front of me at Blockbuster tried to use his UK photolicence to open an account and they weren't interested "Australian Only"...

You'll need to convert to an Aussie (photo)licence within 3 months of moving here anyway - it's just a knowledge test then a straight swap from your UK one these days (paper or plastic makes no difference).

Since the Aussie one costs - save your cash for that one.
Yes an Aussie license is very useful. BTW only Permanent Residents need to convert to an Aussie license within 3 months.
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Originally posted by scamp
I have an old style Uk Drving Licence - would it be advisable to get a Photo Licence before I move to OZ - would this be more acceptable for using for ID?

Also - where do I get an International Driving Licence from?


Don't bother. Your old green or pink licence is ok. As for an international driving licence - again don't bother, it's a waste of time and your money.

If you do want photo ID in Aus, which is a must - you do need it for joining clubs etc and even posting international parcels these days (and you do not have an AU driving licence) go and get yourself an over 18 card when you get here. You get them from the transport offices (same place you get the AU driving licence). An over 18 card is just as acceptable as a driver licence for ID in Aus.

All you need to do is take your passport and proof of residence in your particular state (like an old bill) - they'll issue you one on the spot.
Been driving for 6 years here on my old Brit non photo licence ( only a couple of weeks ago I got an Au one ) For ID I've been using an over 18 card.

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Old Dec 23rd 2003, 12:44 am
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Don't bother. Your old green or pink licence is ok. As for an international driving licence - again don't bother, it's a waste of time and your money.

If you do want photo ID in Aus, which is a must - you do need it for joining clubs etc and even posting international parcels these days (and you do not have an AU driving licence) go and get yourself an over 18 card when you get here. You get them from the transport offices (same place you get the AU driving licence). An over 18 card is just as acceptable as a driver licence for ID in Aus.

All you need to do is take your passport and proof of residence in your particular state (like an old bill) - they'll issue you one on the spot.
Been driving for 6 years here on my old Brit non photo licence ( only a couple of weeks ago I got an Au one ) For ID I've been using an over 18 card.

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Yes but for those years you have been PR you have been driving illegally and uninsured.

You are correct the Aussie license is the most widely accepted piece of ID but surely they must accept other forms of ID for sending parcels.
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Originally posted by bondipom
Yes but for those years you have been PR you have been driving illegally
oooooo lock me up and throw away the key..lol, gawd it's boring being legal.

Anyway just saying if the guy or girl does not want an au licence, a non PR or citizen (you don't need one if your not one of these) , an over 18 card is the next best thing to a licence for ID.

Regarding parcels - my local PO asks for a photo ID.

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Old Dec 23rd 2003, 2:12 am
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oooooo lock me up and throw away the key..lol, gawd it's boring being legal.
What about some Singapore style punishment that you advocate. Flog em.
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