Western Australia Drivers Licence
Most people carry their driver's licence in their wallet.
But have you ever left home without it or misplaced your licence and wondered, do I need my licence on me to drive?
Well that depends on what state of Australia you're in.
Have you ever wondered if you need your licence on you to drive?
It is illegal to drive on a public road in Western Australia without a current driver's licence. Overseas licence holders, who hold a permanent visa, are only able to drive for up to three months using their overseas driver's licence. Your licence will authorise you to drive particular classes of vehicle. Licence features. Your full drivers licence in WA is valid for 1 or 5 years depending on your preference. In addition to following the road rules like all road users should, there are specific rules associated with a full drivers licence. Disobeying these additional rules could result in heavy fines or loss of licence. When you apply for your first driver's licence in Western Australia, or if you want to transfer an overseas licence from a non-recognised country, you will need to pass a computerised theory test. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Things are a little laxer out west, where drivers do not need to carry their licence on them when behind the wheel.
According to the law in NSW 'a driver of a motor vehicle must not drive the vehicle unless the driver is carrying his or her driver licence'
VICTORIA
In Victoria if you're a fully qualified driver over the age of 26, the answer is no.
But if stopped by police drivers do need to provide some form of ID, so carrying a licence is recommended.
'If you've committed any offence, you need to be able to prove who you are,' Leading Senior Constable Pat Allan from Bendigo's highway patrol unit told the Bendigo Advertiser.
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In Victoria learner drivers must always carry their licence.
The fine for failing to produce ID is $155.
In Victoria if you're a fully qualified driver over the age of 26, the answer is no
NEW SOUTH WALES
All drivers in New South Wales, all drivers must carry their licence while behind the wheel.
According to the law 'a driver of a motor vehicle must not drive the vehicle unless the driver is carrying his or her driver's licence.'
Failing to do so could see you slapped with a $110 fine.
QUEENSLAND
Queensland law is similar to Victorian Law.
According to the Queensland Department of Transport, 'if you are a provisional or learner licence holder, you must carry your licence with you when you are driving and show it to a police officer if asked.
'However, if you hold an open licence and are driving a car or riding a motorcycle, you may be given 48 hours to present your licence at a police station.'
Fines for failing to present a licence can set drivers back up to $150.
Have you ever left home without it or misplaced your licence and wondered, do I need my licence on me to drive?
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Things are a little laxer out west, where drivers do not need to carry their licence on them when behind the wheel.
But if pulled over by WA Police and asked to identify themselves, a driver must show their licence at a police station within a 'reasonable amount of time.'
DO I NEED TO CARRY MY LICENCE?
NSW: All drivers must carry a licence at all times.
VIC: A fully qualified driver over the age of 26 does not need to carry a licence.
WA: Drivers do not need to carry their licence, but must be able to produce it if asked within a 'reasonable amount of time'.
SA: Drivers must produce their licence within 48 hours if asked by a police officer.
QLD: Drivers must produce their licence within 48 hours if asked by a police officer.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
In South Australia the law is similar to Queensland.
Drivers must produce their licences when requested by a police officer, either immediately or to a specified police station within 48 hours.
However, a person who holds a probationary licence, provisional licence or learner’s permit must carry that licence at all times.
Beware, failing to produce a licence for a police officer carries a fine of $750. If you're on a probationary licence, provisional licence or learner’s permit that escalates to a whopping $1,250.
TASMANIA
Drivers in the capital must have their licence with them at all times.
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Failing to do so will see you hit with a $50 fine.
However, officers are allowed to give discretion to people who have a good reason for not carrying their licence, such as farmers travelling short distances between fields.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
You must carry your licence at all times while driving in the Northern Territory.
Also, anyone accompanying a learner driver in the front seat must also carry their licence.