When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
#1
When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
We're leaving the UK on 5th August, and I was planning on swapping my licence for a Queensland one pretty soon after arriving.
Unfortunately I've just recieved a letter informing me I was caught speeding last week.
I don't mind coughing up and taking the wrap for it - I'm just concerned if it takes longer than 3 weeks to sort out. We actually leave our flat next Thursday and are travelling between friends and family for a couple of weeks...
I then also wondered: do any points you have on your UK licence get transferred to your Queensland one when you make he swap?
Unfortunately I've just recieved a letter informing me I was caught speeding last week.
I don't mind coughing up and taking the wrap for it - I'm just concerned if it takes longer than 3 weeks to sort out. We actually leave our flat next Thursday and are travelling between friends and family for a couple of weeks...
I then also wondered: do any points you have on your UK licence get transferred to your Queensland one when you make he swap?
#2
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Personally I'd reply to the letter once you have an address in qld. Tell them you have moved and that is why there was a delay in replying. Then ask for proof of the offence so you can build a defence. It will all be forgotten about eventually.
Edit:
Don't send your license off yet (for the points) as it may not be back in time for when you move.
Edit:
Don't send your license off yet (for the points) as it may not be back in time for when you move.
Last edited by MarkMC; Jul 16th 2008 at 5:39 pm.
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Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
We're leaving the UK on 5th August, and I was planning on swapping my licence for a Queensland one pretty soon after arriving.
Unfortunately I've just recieved a letter informing me I was caught speeding last week.
I don't mind coughing up and taking the wrap for it - I'm just concerned if it takes longer than 3 weeks to sort out. We actually leave our flat next Thursday and are travelling between friends and family for a couple of weeks...
I then also wondered: do any points you have on your UK licence get transferred to your Queensland one when you make he swap?
Unfortunately I've just recieved a letter informing me I was caught speeding last week.
I don't mind coughing up and taking the wrap for it - I'm just concerned if it takes longer than 3 weeks to sort out. We actually leave our flat next Thursday and are travelling between friends and family for a couple of weeks...
I then also wondered: do any points you have on your UK licence get transferred to your Queensland one when you make he swap?
Try and pay any fine before you leave otherwise it will be waiting for you when you eventually return.
Don't want that hanging over you, do you?
Cheers,
#4
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
eventually return ????
No plans to do so, but for the sake of £60, I don't mind clearing it up.
It's nice to now that I get a clean sheet in Aus though...
The question know is, will they process this in time before we leave???
No plans to do so, but for the sake of £60, I don't mind clearing it up.
It's nice to now that I get a clean sheet in Aus though...
The question know is, will they process this in time before we leave???
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Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Just mentioned the return thing in case you came back to visit family and discovered a warrant out for non payment of fines, lol.
Good luck on your move.
Cheers,
Dennis
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Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
I wouldn't bother paying it.
Won't transfer to Oz and if you ever came back would be long gone and forgotton
Won't transfer to Oz and if you ever came back would be long gone and forgotton
#7
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
and, if you visit you can always use the Aus license?
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Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Hi there
altho your points do not carry over, you will have to declare offence when you get car insurance. Dont forget to bring any proof of no claims bonus. Also I would pay the fine, just in case.
Maria
altho your points do not carry over, you will have to declare offence when you get car insurance. Dont forget to bring any proof of no claims bonus. Also I would pay the fine, just in case.
Maria
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Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
We're leaving the UK on 5th August, and I was planning on swapping my licence for a Queensland one pretty soon after arriving.
Unfortunately I've just recieved a letter informing me I was caught speeding last week.
I don't mind coughing up and taking the wrap for it - I'm just concerned if it takes longer than 3 weeks to sort out. We actually leave our flat next Thursday and are travelling between friends and family for a couple of weeks...
I then also wondered: do any points you have on your UK licence get transferred to your Queensland one when you make he swap?
Unfortunately I've just recieved a letter informing me I was caught speeding last week.
I don't mind coughing up and taking the wrap for it - I'm just concerned if it takes longer than 3 weeks to sort out. We actually leave our flat next Thursday and are travelling between friends and family for a couple of weeks...
I then also wondered: do any points you have on your UK licence get transferred to your Queensland one when you make he swap?
I know this because my OH got caught for speeding a couple of weeks ago - 1st time in about 17 years! (getting caught that is!)
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Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Also RE the speeding penalty. I got caught just before i left for Aus, couldn't be bothered fighting it as i was leaving, paid the fine and sent in my "paper licence" 3 months later i hadn't had it returned so applied for a photo licence. 3 months after arriving in Aus the DVLA were sending threatening letters to my old address threatening to revoke my licence if i didn't return my photo licence to have the points put on.
Never did or plan to send it back, they sort it if and when i ever go back.
Last edited by smudger_scfc; Jul 20th 2008 at 11:49 am.
#13
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
In general I see Speeding Fines as a tax on the motorist, however in this instance the following things apply:
I have been through 1 & 2 above, but not 3.
Hope this helps
Al
- The fine won't go away because you have left the UK, it will stay there and wait for you like an creepy ex-girlfriend who won't piss off. Pay it and be done
- The UK points will NOT transfer to Australia so don't worry. Accept the points and be done
- Any demerit points earned while driving in Australia on your UK license WILL be transfered to your Australian license when you transfer it. So be careful, get caught 1Kmph over the limit here and they will do you for it.
I have been through 1 & 2 above, but not 3.
Hope this helps
Al
Last edited by bigAPE; Jul 21st 2008 at 11:10 pm.
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Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
I don't mind paying the fine and taking the points. I've returned the letter saying "yes, I was driving" and I'm waiting for the "cough up £60 and send us your licence" letter...
Problem is, we leave the flat on Thursday, and will then be "of no fixed address" and out of the area until we leave on Aug 5th.
I'm not sending my licence off to "no idea where" just before leaving. I'm sure the letter will come in the next few days, but then I would like to be able to call in and pay the fine and have my paper work 'adjusted' there and then...
Problem is, we leave the flat on Thursday, and will then be "of no fixed address" and out of the area until we leave on Aug 5th.
I'm not sending my licence off to "no idea where" just before leaving. I'm sure the letter will come in the next few days, but then I would like to be able to call in and pay the fine and have my paper work 'adjusted' there and then...
#15
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
- Setup an Australian "virtual" PO Box at Travellers Contact Point
- Head down to your Post Office and setup International Postal Redirection for your family from your current UK postal address to your virtual PO Box in Australia.
- Send off your license with your UK address as normal, ensuring that the name you are known by on your license is down as one of the names to be redirected in step 2 above.
OR
Send off the license with the virtual PO Box address in Australia, that way you can be sure it will get back to you there. - Rent a car on your wifes license while your license is away.
- Once your settled in a new home or long term rental and your existing Royal Mail redirection expires then you can setup a long term redirection directly to your new address and close down the TCP Virtual PO Box account.
I would also call up the DVLA to confirm what you're doing and ensure that they are OK with it all, better safe than sorry. They won't stop you going, but may give you advice on the fastest way to get your license back.
Al
Last edited by bigAPE; Jul 21st 2008 at 11:09 pm.