![]() ![]() You may drive only those vehicles that you are authorized to drive on your overseas licence, for as long as it remains valid in the country of issue. If you’ve got a licence, you can drive in Western Australia. Depending on your age and how long you’ve been driving, you’ll either get a full or probationary licence. Read more about driving with in international licence in Victoria. If you wish to drive after 6 months, you are required to get a Victoria driver’s license. You’ll need an English translation of your licence or an international driving permit (if your licence isn’t in English). You can use your overseas licence while studying in the state of Victoria-for up to 6 months. Learn more about driving rules in South Australia. If the licence expires while you are in Australia, you must apply for a SA driver’s licence. ![]() If the licence is not in English you must carry an International Driving Permit or an English translation. You must carry your current Canadian driver’s licence at all times. Like other states, temporary visa holders can drive in SA but must only drive the type of vehicle authorized by their licence. Be sure to contact the Queensland Government for restrictions and other important info. You can drive in Queensland if you have a valid overseas licence however, it is important to understand the state’s rules. Your overseas licence is not recognized and has no authority while you hold a NSW licence. Once you’ve been issued with a NSW licence, including a learner licence, it becomes the authority under which you can drive or ride on NSW roads. Also keep in mind that you cannot, by law, hold more than one licence at a time in Australia. ![]() However, with both, driving and knowledge tests may be required. If you’ve been driving for fewer than three years, but more than 12 months, you’ll be issued a Provisional P2 driver’s licence. If you’ve been driving for more than three years, you’ll be issued an unrestricted licence. ![]() As you will be in NSW for more than three months, you can be issued with a Temporary Overseas Visitor licence. You can drive in New South Wales if you have a valid overseas licence. You can only drive vehicles which your overseas licence authorizes you to drive and you must drive according to any conditions on your overseas licence. In most Australian states and territories (the exception is the Northern Territory), you are able to drive on a overseas licence as long as it is current. With Australians driving on the left side of the road, it can be a challenging adjustment for Canucks who are used to driving cars on the right side. Driving on the left-hand side of the road is easier than you think! ![]()
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