mitch-sa-uk-oz Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Hi all, I live in the UK and have converted my SA licence to a UK one, since then I have passed my UK HGV driving test and have a Licence for Rigid Vehicles (i'm a diesel mechanic).Are they valid in Oz or do I have to do them again ThanksMitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Hi there,Welcome to our forum. As far as I know you don't have to redo the test, I have previously answered your question here. For more information you can go look at the RTA's website. You can also contact VicRoads as they keep an up-to-date list of all the recognized countries. For more info click here. I have had a look for you and the UK is currently listed, I had a Dutch licence and it took me 10 minutes to convert mine. Hope this helps.LoveSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) Here is the relevant page on the VicRoads website : Overseas Drivers - LicensesI used to work for VicRoads. Duh! I notice that SS had already posted the link! - It's Friday and it's been a long week! Here is the Queensland Equivalent. Edited November 3, 2006 by Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch-sa-uk-oz Posted November 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Thanks for all the replies. Car licence, okay. Truck licence, not too much info on that one, dont wanna loose it, was a pain to get it. Will e-mail them and see.ThanksMitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sunshine Sister Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Hi again,Sorry !! Yes indeed you are right, all the info is for normal licences. Hmmmm. I have found the handbook for heavy vehicles (click here for more) and have read most of it, but also no info on international acceptance of licences. They do however have a list and short explanation of all the heavy licences (if this is of any use ?). Sorry about that, I am also out of ideas now. If you don't get an answer let me know and I will phone the local helpline and ask them, if you can tell me which of their rigid licences you are interested in ( I assume it will be for WA ?) LoveSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) You can exchange your UK licence in most States around Australia without a written test needed. Your Heavy Vehicle licence is different however.In my home State of Sth Australia, you can only swap your car / motor bike licence over. Other heavier classes need a written and / or on-road test, depending on class of licence.It's the same for me in the UK.I have driven heavy vehicles up to 62 tons in Australia (Multi articulated vehicle) for 32 years and only qualify to drive a 1 ton van (car licence) in the UK, even though I am qualified to instruct blokes on truck driving up to test standard here in South Australia! Edited November 3, 2006 by Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch-sa-uk-oz Posted November 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Ah well. Will have to wait and see when I get there. Hope I can keep it, as long as I have a car licence it will be okay. Thanks all for the heaps of info and really great forum. Chow for now.Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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