Australian provisional licence in UK
Discussion
WilliamWoollard said:
Does anyone know if you can drive in the UK with an Australian provisional licence if being supervised and displaying L plates?
I've googled and seen some suggestions that it's ok but would like a definitive answer.
I am 99% sure that you can't.I've googled and seen some suggestions that it's ok but would like a definitive answer.
have you tried https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence ?
OverSteery said:
Yes, the second question is: what type of licence do you have? Full car or full lorry.Not helpful as it's neither
Is it an actual Australian Provisional licence ?
“In the UK, the term “provisional licence” refers to a learner’s permit, which allows individuals to drive under supervision while displaying ‘L’ plates. In Australia, however, a provisional licence is issued after passing a driving test and signifies a probationary period for new drivers.
If you hold an Australian provisional licence, you are considered a fully licensed driver in the UK. This permits you to drive unaccompanied for up to 12 months from the date you became a UK resident. During this period, you are not required to display ‘L’ plates or be supervised. Additionally, you have the option to exchange your Australian provisional licence for a full UK driving licence without the need to take a UK driving test.
It’s important to note that if you were to drive in the UK with an Australian learner’s permit (equivalent to a UK provisional licence), you would not be permitted to do so, even under supervision and with ‘L’ plates displayed. The UK does not recognize foreign learner permits for driving on its roads.
Therefore, with an Australian provisional licence, you can drive independently in the UK for up to 12 months without supervision or ‘L’ plates. If you plan to stay longer, consider exchanging your Australian licence for a UK one within this period. “
“In the UK, the term “provisional licence” refers to a learner’s permit, which allows individuals to drive under supervision while displaying ‘L’ plates. In Australia, however, a provisional licence is issued after passing a driving test and signifies a probationary period for new drivers.
If you hold an Australian provisional licence, you are considered a fully licensed driver in the UK. This permits you to drive unaccompanied for up to 12 months from the date you became a UK resident. During this period, you are not required to display ‘L’ plates or be supervised. Additionally, you have the option to exchange your Australian provisional licence for a full UK driving licence without the need to take a UK driving test.
It’s important to note that if you were to drive in the UK with an Australian learner’s permit (equivalent to a UK provisional licence), you would not be permitted to do so, even under supervision and with ‘L’ plates displayed. The UK does not recognize foreign learner permits for driving on its roads.
Therefore, with an Australian provisional licence, you can drive independently in the UK for up to 12 months without supervision or ‘L’ plates. If you plan to stay longer, consider exchanging your Australian licence for a UK one within this period. “
James6112 said:
If you hold an Australian provisional licence, you are considered a fully licensed driver in the UK. This permits you to drive unaccompanied for up to 12 months from the date you became a UK resident. During this period, you are not required to display ‘L’ plates or be supervised. Additionally, you have the option to exchange your Australian provisional licence for a full UK driving licence without the need to take a UK driving test.
Do you need to pass a test to get an Aussie provisional licence? If they can drive unsupervised on UK roads I hope so.Simpo Two said:
James6112 said:
If you hold an Australian provisional licence, you are considered a fully licensed driver in the UK. This permits you to drive unaccompanied for up to 12 months from the date you became a UK resident. During this period, you are not required to display ‘L’ plates or be supervised. Additionally, you have the option to exchange your Australian provisional licence for a full UK driving licence without the need to take a UK driving test.
Do you need to pass a test to get an Aussie provisional licence? If they can drive unsupervised on UK roads I hope so.Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff