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There are two core changes to the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2017 that will impact overseas drivers from 1 July 2023.. The first change is a 6-month residency rule whereby temporary visa holders who intend to reside continuously within NSW for 6 months or longer will need to convert to a NSW licence within 6 months if they wish to continue to drive.
- Driving with an overseas or interstate licence in NSW
Tourists and overseas visitors. If you're a tourist or...
- Transfer an overseas driver licence - Service NSW
Within this 3-month period however, you'll need to visit a...
- Overseas driver licence holders' new arrangements from 1 July ...
Penalties. From 1 July 2023, penalties will apply to a...
- Apply for a NSW licence as a temporary overseas visitor
If you wish to continue to drive after 6 months, you'll need...
- Driving with an overseas or interstate licence in NSW
Tourists and overseas visitors. If you're a tourist or temporary overseas visitor, you can drive in NSW using your overseas licence for up to six months as long as you: carry your overseas driver or rider licence with you. If your licence is not written in English, you must also carry an English translation, or an International Driving Permit.
Within this 3-month period however, you'll need to visit a Service NSW Centre and transfer your overseas licence to a NSW Driver Licence. You may need to pass a knowledge or driving test, depending on where your overseas licence was issued. Drivers 75 years or older are required to undergo a medical review and may need to take a practical ...
Penalties. From 1 July 2023, penalties will apply to a temporary visa holder who has resided in NSW for a continuous period of six months or more, and who continues to drive in NSW on their overseas licence. They will be considered to be driving a vehicle unlicenced. It is proposed that a fine of $603 will apply for a first offence and a fine ...
Feb 29, 2024 · Media Releases. Foreign licence holders given deadline to get a NSW drivers licence. Published29 Feb 2024. All motorists will have a maximum of six months to drive on a foreign licence before having to convert to a NSW licence if they want to reside in the state and remain on the road. As part of the NSW Government’s focus on road safety, the ...
If you wish to continue to drive after 6 months, you'll need to apply for a NSW licence. If you’re a temporary overseas visitor who arrived in NSW before 1 July 2023, you'll need to apply for a NSW driver licence before 1 March 2025 if you wish to continue to drive. Notes: Your licence will show the letter Q on the front of the card and ...
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On 1 July 2023, the NSW Government introduced two key policy changes for overseas licence holders. The first change was the requirement for all temporary visa holders to convert to a NSW driver licence if they intend to reside in NSW for six months or longer. The second change allows for overseas drivers to be stripped of their driving ...