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? |
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. |
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Originally Posted by Simon.and.Kate
(Post 6577632)
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? 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, |
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??? |
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Originally Posted by Simon.and.Kate
(Post 6577713)
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??? 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 |
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 |
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 :thumbsup: |
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Originally Posted by djrobs
(Post 6577903)
I wouldn't bother paying it.
Won't transfer to Oz and if you ever came back would be long gone and forgotton |
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Originally Posted by Simon.and.Kate
(Post 6577632)
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? 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!) |
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Originally Posted by beaumonts
(Post 6584815)
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 :thumbsup: 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. |
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Originally Posted by biggy
(Post 6584859)
done the crime pay the fine
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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 |
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... |
Re: When you swap your UK licence, do points transfer? (QLD)
Originally Posted by Simon.and.Kate
(Post 6595995)
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...
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 |
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