1) Australian Capital Territory fake driver licence

 2) New South Wales fake driver licence

3) Victoria fake driver licence

4) Queensland fake driver licence

5) Western Australia fake driver licence

6) South Australia fake driver licence

7) Tasmania fake driver licence

8) Northern Territory fake driver licence

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Driver’s licences in Australia refer to the official permit required for a person to legally drive a motor vehicle in Australia. The issue of driver’s licences, alongside the regulation and enforcement of road use, are all managed by state and territory governments.^[1]

As no Australia-wide licensing scheme exists, rules for the issue of licences vary by jurisdiction. Nevertheless, AU Fake licences are generally recognised and valid in other states and territories. Since 1997, nationwide uniform arrangements have been in place for the regulation of Fake full drivers licences for motor vehicles, as well as their renewal.^[2]

Australia’s lack of identity cards has led to driving licences becoming the de facto photo ID used in everyday situations. In 2017, the federal government proposed creation of a national Fake drivers licence database that would involve state or territory governments handing over the identities of drivers in a stated bid to toughen national security laws. The national Fake ID database would be used to monitor public events, but could be transferred to a national Australian Fake drivers licence system with agreement from the states.^[3]

The medical standards for drivers of commercial vehicles are set by the National Transport Commission and Austroads. The driver of a vehicle carrying paying passengers (such as a school bus or tourist coach) is required to hold a Fake driver licence depending on the size of the vehicle as well as a “Public Passenger Vehicle Driver Authority” which is issued by the state or territory issuing authority.

States and territories can issue solo car licences for automatic transmissions only. Drivers with an ‘A’ condition are not able to drive manual vehicles without supervision, whereas non-condition holders can operate both. In South Australia, there is no ‘A’ condition and licence holders can drive manual vehicles if they passed a driving test in an automatic vehicle. In the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and the Northern Territory, ‘A’ condition holders can drive manual vehicles after holding Ps for 12 months or passing a manual vehicle driving test. In Tasmania and Victoria, ‘A’ condition holders can drive manual vehicles after they have their unrestricted licence or passing a driving test in a manual vehicle. In Queensland and Western Australia, ‘A’ condition holders – including those with unrestricted licences – must take a manual vehicle driving test to remove the restriction. In all states and territories, the condition will not be applied to moving interstate and overseas drivers who don’t have an equivalent licence restriction.

, Austroads has released new arrangements for the transition of overseas issued licences to Australian licences. More information about the changes can be found on the website Austroads.

For a foreign official to be accredited as a driver at a mission or post, the sending State’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will need to provide evidence of at least five years’ driving experience in the sending State.

8.1.1 Canberra missions

In the ACT, accredited diplomatic and consular staff, their dependants and Administrative and Technical staff (A&T) and service staff do not need to obtain a local driver’s licence. You may legally drive for the full duration of your posting using a valid overseas full driver licence provided it is current and in English (or accompanied by an official translation).

Diplomats residing in the ACT may continue using their overseas licence indefinitely for travel to Sydney, Melbourne or elsewhere. Missions should remind staff to carry diplomatic identification and proof of ACT residence when driving interstate, and ensure any vehicles kept outside the ACT comply with local ACT registration and insurance requirements.

In summary diplomats, dependents, Administrative and Technical staff (A&T) and service staff who reside in Canberra can drive anywhere in Australia on their overseas licence for the duration of their posting. Diplomats, dependents, Administrative and Technical staff (A&T) and service staff are only required to obtain a local state or territory licence where their permanent residence is not the ACT.

If you choose to voluntarily apply for an ACT full driver licence, please see below:

• If you have a full overseas drive licence from a country that holds ‘recognition status’, you can get an ACT full driver licence without doing any extra training or tests.
• If you are a holder of a licence from a country that does not hold ‘recognition status’, additional training and testing will be required before being issued an ACT full driver licence.
• All applicable provisions under both recognised and non-recognised licensing rules will apply.

For further information on ACT licenses and the full list of countries with recognition status please refer to Drivers with licences from overseas – Access Canberra.

If you have any questions, please visit Access Canberra in Woden or contact Access Canberra directly ruscss@act.gov.au.
 

8.1.2 Consulates in the states and the Northern Territory

For the updated information on driver licensing regulations in Australia, please refer to Austroads.

8.2 Traffic and parking infringements

In accordance with Article 41.1 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR) and Article 55.1 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR), all diplomatic and consular staff and their dependants are expected to familiarise themselves with and abide by Australia’s road rules. See the ACT Road Rules Handbook.

State and territory police and traffic services issue traffic or parking infringement notices, which can involve fines and licence demerit points. Such notices indicate that the recipient appears not to have complied with traffic or parking laws; they do not violate diplomatic or consular immunity.

Unless they intend to contest the infringement with state or territory authorities, missions, posts and their staff are expected, in accordance with Article 41.1 of the VCDR, to pay all fines promptly. DFAT cannot intervene to seek a waiver or cancellation of infringement notices.

The Chief of Protocol informs heads of mission and posts of all serious or repeat traffic infringements involving their staff or staff dependants.

For details of outstanding fines in the ACT, missions and staff can call Access Canberra 13 22 81.

8.2.1 Licence suspension

Licences held by mission and post staff and their dependants, including overseas licences, can be suspended and the right to drive withdrawn, if the licence holder accumulates sufficient demerit points or traffic or parking fines remain unpaid. Continuing to drive on a suspended licence would demonstrate a serious disregard for Australia’s traffic rules and could lead to a request for the individual’s withdrawal from Australia. For further information on the infringement regime see the Access Canberra website.

8.2.2 Breath and drug testing

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offence in Australia.

Police have the authority to stop any motor vehicle and request the driver, including diplomatic agents and consular officials and their dependants, to undertake an alcohol or drug screening test. In Australia’s view, a request to stop and submit to a screening test is consistent with Australia’s international obligations, including those contained in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

The immunity of consular officials is limited to acts performed in the exercise of their consular functions. In Australia’s view, driving a motor vehicle is outside the scope of consular functions and so consular immunity does not apply. Dependants of consular officials have no immunity and can be arrested or detained. Consular employees (administrative or technical service staff) have less immunity than consular officers; they can also be arrested or detained.

8.3 Parking

The Diplomatic and Consular Corps is expected to observe parking regulations and to pay fines promptly for any violations. Any vehicle, including those with diplomatic or consular plates, may be towed if it is parked in a way that causes danger to other road users. A consular vehicle parked unlawfully can be towed away in some jurisdictions.

8.3.1 In the ACT

There are a limited number of parking spaces reserved for official use by diplomatic missions. These are signposted and vehicles with DC or DX registration plates are eligible to use these spaces. 

Members of the diplomatic community should use normal commercial parking facilities for private use.

8.3.2 At Parliament House

There are no reserved parking spaces for diplomatic vehicles at Parliament House. The main public car park is in the forecourt basement (entry from the northern side of Parliament House).

8.3.3 At airports

Airports in Australia are privately operated. Except at Canberra Airport (see section 8.3.3.1) there are no special arrangements for access to airport parking for missions and posts.

8.3.3.1 Canberra Airport

Canberra Airport has an ‘Express Passenger Pick-Up’ parking area. The parking area is located on the ground floor of the green covered carpark and is about 20 metres from the arrivals hall. A waiting room is attached to the car park, which drivers and other staff may use. Canberra Airport has designated five vehicle parking bays for the exclusive use of the diplomatic corps in this car park. There are no time limits when parking in the Express passenger pick-up area however there is a parking fee.

The open-air car park at Canberra Airport is available for up to 10 minutes without charge. Information on both of these parking options 

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