Overseas Licence holders new exemptions

Just to advise the RTA have issued new rules in regards to overseas licence holders, you now only have to show a valid overseas licence to receive a NSW equivalent.
This also applies to overseas motorcycle licence holders and I have just transfered my UK motorcycle licence over to my NSW car licence. Cost $19.

Good for those already familiar with Australian road rules but those who are not should still read the handbook & carry out the online knowledge test to test themselves.

This excerpt covers car licence only, there is a seperate article on Motorcycle licences.

"The recognition of licences from certain countries was agreed nationally and commenced in NSW on 20 May 2002. Customers were exempted from the practical car driving test if they held an acceptable licence from one of the recognised countries.. The exemption only applies to applicants for Class C (car) licences.
As from 17 January 2005 customers are exempt the car driver knowledge test if they hold an acceptable car licence from one of the recognised countries. It is recommended that these applicants read the Road Users' Handbook to familiarise themselves with the current road rules in NSW.
The RTA reserves the right to require customers to undertake a knowledge test or driving test, and may not issue a licence until it is satisfied that the overseas licence is valid." http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing...al_drivers.html