Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
Feb 15th 2016, 8:10 pm
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Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
Hi people
I've done some research online but have not got very far, with various mixed answers
Does anyone know equivalent of a green p plate Australian license? Some say you go straight to a full uk license? Others say you have to start again.
Many thanks
I've done some research online but have not got very far, with various mixed answers
Does anyone know equivalent of a green p plate Australian license? Some say you go straight to a full uk license? Others say you have to start again.
Many thanks
Feb 15th 2016, 8:32 pm
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
What is a green p plate?
Feb 15th 2016, 8:38 pm
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
A provisional P2 licence (commonly known as Ps and Greens) is gained after one year and successful completion of a computerised hazard perception test.[6]The driver is restricted to a speed limit of 100 km/h, a zero alcohol limit and a maximum of seven demerit points; however, they are eligible to upgrade the class of their licence, such as those for heavier vehicles. P2 drivers must conspicuously display a green-on-white "P-plate" on the exterior of the vehicle at all times. P2 drivers must hold the licence for two years before progressing to the next stage.[6]
Feb 15th 2016, 9:50 pm
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
Feb 15th 2016, 10:03 pm
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
It is just a restriction after having passed your driving test to warn other drivers that they are new drivers etc...
I personally don't see any reason why it can't be exchanged for UK car licence.
https://www.gov.uk/exchange-foreign-...tain/australia
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Feb 15th 2016, 10:05 pm
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
It is in fact the a full drivers licence as the same (similar) tests have been passed as in the UK - theory, hazard perception and driving test.
It is just a restriction after having passed your driving test to warn other drivers that they are new drivers etc...
I personally don't see any reason why it can't be exchanged for UK car licence.
It is just a restriction after having passed your driving test to warn other drivers that they are new drivers etc...
I personally don't see any reason why it can't be exchanged for UK car licence.
Feb 16th 2016, 4:42 am
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
There is no equivalent. In the UK you have either passed or not passed the driving test. In the UK, learners are on a provisional licence which obviously means something very different, so you might want to avoid using that terminology when you try to swap it, just in case.
Feb 16th 2016, 8:52 pm
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
There is no equivalent. In the UK you have either passed or not passed the driving test. In the UK, learners are on a provisional licence which obviously means something very different, so you might want to avoid using that terminology when you try to swap it, just in case.
Feb 16th 2016, 9:39 pm
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
There is no equivalent. In the UK you have either passed or not passed the driving test. In the UK, learners are on a provisional licence which obviously means something very different, so you might want to avoid using that terminology when you try to swap it, just in case.
Feb 16th 2016, 9:43 pm
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
Best to ask DVLA direct https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla
Feb 16th 2016, 10:00 pm
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Feb 17th 2016, 4:30 am
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
Mike is mistaken. P-plates in the UK are entirely voluntary, and I don't recall seeing any when I was in the UK in 2014 and 2015 (about 4 weeks total, and driving daily).
My niece passed her test fairly recently in the UK and there was no legal obligation to use P plates. Its a voluntary thing there to make people aware you are a new driver -unlike Australia were its a legal requirement.
Feb 17th 2016, 6:18 am
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Re: Transferring Australian green P plates to uk license
Nope don't think so. There are some entirely voluntary P plates that some learners will use just as a signal to other drivers. But it is nothing "official" and it is definitely not compulsory. I remember I used them myself because I was not a confident driver.