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Motoring - Victorian Driver's Licenses; When do I need to get one?
Topic Started: 9 Sep 2004, 10:42 PM (1,413 Views)
Anya4oz	9 Sep 2004, 10:42 PM Post #1
Addicted Member Posts: 238 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 9 September 2004	I have a regular EC driver's license (and a US one, but that probably doesn't count here) and wondered how long I can use it to drive on in VIC. People have told me varying things: from 'no need to get a VIC one' to 'you have to get it within 3 months - or take your test again'. I think you have 3 months from the date of arrival to take the theory test - afte that you have to take the practical one as well. Any confirmation, anyone? Cheers, Anya.



xxdebsonlinexx	9 Sep 2004, 11:08 PM Post #2
Member Posts: 27 Group: Members Member #7 Joined: 9 September 2004	Hiya Anya firstly welcome to the site. If you are going to be a permanent resident then you can use your licence for 3 months then you will need to apply for a vic one. If you will be a temp resident then you can use your licence(as long as its in english) for all of your stay have a look here http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrnint...nDocument&Area=[Online+Information+%26+Services] hope this helps you debs xxxx



AussieDreamer	9 Sep 2004, 11:17 PM Post #3
Administrator Posts: 759 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: 8 September 2004	What about international licences is it the same thing I wonder if you become a permanent resident you still have to go for the Vic licence after 3 months??? A with an international that could last up to a year isn't it? Sashs :)



mezza586	10 Sep 2004, 07:12 AM Post #4
Moderator Posts: 273 Group: Members Member #27 Joined: 10 September 2004	You can drive with an overseas licence as a tourist but once a resident you need to sit the full test witin 3 months.



Joh117	10 Sep 2004, 08:32 AM Post #5
Member Posts: 37 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: 10 September 2004	mezza586 Sep 10 2004, 07:12 AM You can drive with an overseas licence as a tourist but once a resident you need to sit the full test witin 3 months. It is not a full test for the UK licence. You ONLY have to sit a theory test. As long as y ou read the book you will be fine. We both passed first time. It really is not that hard and is multiple choice. If on PR you have to have a victorian licence after 3 months of arriving to be legal to drive. We still have our UK ones intact they did not cut them up or stamp them. Jo



DollyDaydream	10 Sep 2004, 06:46 PM Post #6
Settled Member Posts: 247 Group: Members Member #8 Joined: 9 September 2004 Migration Status Permanent Resident My Mood Chipper My Location Frankston South	Hi Jo, How's it going in Somerville? I've tried the online multiple choice tests and keep failing :( HELP!! Any idea where I can buy the book to swat up before we go? or at least a ISBN number? Thanks D D



hevs	11 Sep 2004, 10:28 AM Post #7
Forever Ignored. Posts: 1,927 Group: Members Member #38 Joined: 10 September 2004 Migration Status Citizen My Mood Changable My Location Harkaway. WHERE? North of Berwick, high on the hill.	You can buy the book at an RACV shop, alternativly you can have mine for a fiver :P I took my test after 6 months with no questions asked, and i am on PR.... :)



Jaykay	11 Sep 2004, 05:49 PM Post #8
Addicted Member Posts: 163 Group: Members Member #32 Joined: 10 September 2004	You can also buy the book at most newsagents.



mezza586	14 Sep 2004, 07:19 PM Post #9
Moderator Posts: 273 Group: Members Member #27 Joined: 10 September 2004	Joh117 Sep 10 2004, 08:32 AM mezza586 Sep 10 2004, 07:12 AM You can drive with an overseas licence as a tourist but once a resident you need to sit the full test witin 3 months. It is not a full test for the UK licence. You ONLY have to sit a theory test. As long as y ou read the book you will be fine. We both passed first time. It really is not that hard and is multiple choice. If on PR you have to have a victorian licence after 3 months of arriving to be legal to drive. We still have our UK ones intact they did not cut them up or stamp them. Jo I stand corrected. It is the same for many countries, including the US. The Vicroads book was ambiguous. Nice to have some positive news;) Meryl



NJJ	15 Sep 2004, 04:28 PM Post #10
Addicted Member Posts: 216 Group: Members Member #73 Joined: 14 September 2004 My Mood Radiant	The rules vary from state to state. I am currently in Aus on a temp visa and i checked with vicroads who said my uk licence is fine to use, but in NSW i could only drive on my uk licence for first three months i was in the country. Hope this helps. Nick



mezza586	15 Sep 2004, 11:46 PM Post #11
Moderator Posts: 273 Group: Members Member #27 Joined: 10 September 2004	NJJ Sep 15 2004, 04:28 PM The rules vary from state to state. I am currently in Aus on a temp visa and i checked with vicroads who said my uk licence is fine to use, but in NSW i could only drive on my uk licence for first three months i was in the country. Hope this helps. Nick Hi Nick, The good bit is about my partner not having to pass the driving test, just the theory. ;) He has driven in Oz several times with his US licence but he does have a slight problem with roundabouts. LOL. Meryl



Bordy	16 Sep 2004, 12:12 AM Post #12
Administrator Posts: 4,604 Group: Admin Member #3 Joined: 8 September 2004 Migration Status Citizen My Location Ferntree Gully	I think Ive seen him at roundabouts, a few times over here. :D



mezza586	16 Sep 2004, 12:31 AM Post #13
Moderator Posts: 273 Group: Members Member #27 Joined: 10 September 2004	Bordy Sep 16 2004, 12:12 AM I think Ive seen him at roundabouts, a few times over here. :D Was he heading right instead of left? ;) Meryl



NJJ	16 Sep 2004, 10:52 AM Post #14
Addicted Member Posts: 216 Group: Members Member #73 Joined: 14 September 2004 My Mood Radiant	I'm living out in the country (oo-arr) about 3 1/2 hours drive east of Melbourne, has anyone else non-city based noticed that when you get to major cities e.g. Melbourne, Adelade & Sydney that "road rage" becomes more prevalent? I'm talking about incidents such as last time we were in melbourne my partner was driving and she pulled out a bit wide at a T-junction to turn left. there was a car coming towards us but it was nowhere near when the mrs. pulled out and the guy in the car was waving his finger in a provocative manner at us as if we were scum of the earth. I wanted to turn around and speak to this guy to see what his problem was but the wife was having none of it, anyways I suppose that would have made me guilty of inciting road rage incident too... What are other people's experiences? Nick



hevs	18 Sep 2004, 12:27 AM Post #15
Forever Ignored. Posts: 1,927 Group: Members Member #38 Joined: 10 September 2004 Migration Status Citizen My Mood Changable My Location Harkaway. WHERE? North of Berwick, high on the hill.	city= more stress :rolleyes:



Chorlton	7 Sep 2005, 08:39 PM Post #16
Addicted Member Posts: 138 Group: Members Member #337 Joined: 3 August 2005	Hi All, Can anyone confirm whether I would need to apply for a Victorian Driving licence within 3 months of moving to Melbourne. I am emigrating but will be on a Temp 457 Visa. I've read contradicting comments about this. Some say I need to apply within 3mths, while others say I can continue to drive on my current UK licence, as I'm on a temp visa :blink: However, once becoming a PR (which will take 2.5-3yrs I guess inc application submission) I would then have to apply for the VIC licence. Can anyone confirm which one is correct? Thanks all, Chorlton



mezza586	8 Sep 2005, 07:52 AM Post #17
Moderator Posts: 273 Group: Members Member #27 Joined: 10 September 2004	Chorlton Sep 7 2005, 08:39 PM Hi All, Can anyone confirm whether I would need to apply for a Victorian Driving licence within 3 months of moving to Melbourne. I am emigrating but will be on a Temp 457 Visa. I've read contradicting comments about this. Some say I need to apply within 3mths, while others say I can continue to drive on my current UK licence, as I'm on a temp visa :blink: However, once becoming a PR (which will take 2.5-3yrs I guess inc application submission) I would then have to apply for the VIC licence. Can anyone confirm which one is correct? Thanks all, Chorlton This may help. http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrne5n...A256FD300241C14 Take care, Meryl



kirsty&al	12 Sep 2005, 05:18 PM Post #18
Elite Member Posts: 864 Group: Members Member #88 Joined: 24 September 2004	Chorlton Sep 7 2005, 08:39 PM Hi All, Can anyone confirm whether I would need to apply for a Victorian Driving licence within 3 months of moving to Melbourne. I am emigrating but will be on a Temp 457 Visa. I've read contradicting comments about this. Some say I need to apply within 3mths, while others say I can continue to drive on my current UK licence, as I'm on a temp visa :blink: However, once becoming a PR (which will take 2.5-3yrs I guess inc application submission) I would then have to apply for the VIC licence. Can anyone confirm which one is correct? Thanks all, Chorlton You only need to change your licence when you become PR. On a temp visa you can drive as long as you like on your UK licence. Note: for the 3 month limit for people who become PR; this limit is the length of time you can drive on your existing licence; it is not a limit by which you have to change your licence. You can change your licence at 4 months, if you want, and the change process will be the same as if you did it at 2 months. The only difference is that in the first case you would not be allowed to drive between the end of the 3 month and the time you get your licence. A :)



peterd	31 Mar 2007, 08:57 AM Post #19
Newbie Posts: 9 Group: Members Member #579 Joined: 20 February 2006	Hi all, When I came to melbourne I just had my learners from the UK and I found VicRoads Crazy they would not reconize my learners but would reconize the date I got it on then I took my test which was a drive around the block an angle park and a chat about the olympics :realmad: No would there's so many bad drivers, have you noticed no-one can do round abouts :ugh:



kirsty&al	31 Mar 2007, 09:15 AM Post #20
Elite Member Posts: 864 Group: Members Member #88 Joined: 24 September 2004	peterd Mar 31 2007, 09:57 AM Hi all, When I came to melbourne I just had my learners from the UK and I found VicRoads Crazy they would not reconize my learners but would reconize the date I got it on then I took my test which was a drive around the block an angle park and a chat about the olympics :realmad: No would there's so many bad drivers, have you noticed no-one can do round abouts :ugh: Drivers seem to manage roundabouts perfectly well in my bit of Victoria. Generally the drivers where I live are better than the Brits where I used to live. They tend to use the lane most appropriate for their exit and the indication is much better (and correct). I guess drivers where you live don't do roundabouts the same way as you do ;) :D Al :)


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