If an Australian holds an Australian drivers licence, and she lives in the UK permanently, does she ever require a UK drivers licence?
2006-10-07 22:07:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
You are able to drive on your Aussie licence for one year from the date of your arrival in the UK. If you have not passed the UK theory, and driving test by the time that year is up you have to revert to being a learner and need a UK provisional licence, and a qualified driver of the age of 21 or more, who has held a full licence for at least three years, to be present with you when you drive and you will have to use L plates then as well.
See here for the full details.....
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/DriverLicensing/DrivingInGbOnAForeignLicence/ForeignLicencesArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4022561&chk=S3G7wk
Michael, I have looked at both links and whilst the RAC link includes Australia in exchange licence category, the link I have provided doesn't...which is pretty confusing really. Your best bet would be to check with the DVLA for the absolute correct information!
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/
Good Luck!
2006-10-07 22:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u just need an international driving licence to drive,, but it is however best to get a uk driving licence for safety in case of an accident claim or car insurance purposes
2006-10-07 23:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by F4ID 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can drive on your Australian licence for up to 12 months then you have to apply to exchange it for a UK licence. See the following for futher info http://www.rac.co.uk/web/knowhow/learning_to_drive/the_driving_licence/using_licences_from_other_countries_in_the_uk;jsessionid=5118F6F0CA78A6B3E3FCAB5974BF40E9
2006-10-07 22:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by Born a Fox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. she is not in aussie anymore. aussie license is an aussie license.
she may have a one year grace period, but it is easy enough to get a transfer with a simple theory test to show current knowledge of UK rules.
shouldnt need to drive to prove you can.
2006-10-07 22:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no u need international driving license
2006-10-07 22:27:38 · answer #5 · answered by skaters roles 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you have to pay to get it transfered over
2006-10-07 22:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by hineycone1987 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋