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Getting a licence back after a period of suspension

When your licence is suspended you will receive information from the Registrar of Motor Vehicles (you need to ensure we have your correct postal address), advising you of when your suspension period starts and what you need to do when the suspension period finishes - see below;

Full Licence holders will be sent their surrended licance in the mail prior to the suspension finishing, however you are still unable to drive until after midnight on the date the suspension finishes.  You will only receive your licence back if you surrendered it and we have your current postal address.  If you don't receive your licence, the following business day after the suspension has ended you must visit a Service Tasmania shop or designated Police Station to apply for a duplicate licence.  You must provide full Evidence of Identity and pay the duplicate licence fee.

Provisional or Learner Licence holders will not receive their surrendered licence in the mail as the provisional licence dates or earliest assessment dates (for learners) will change.  The following business day after the suspension has ended you must visit a Service Tasmania shop or designated Police Station to apply for a duplicate licence.  You must provide full Evidence of Identity and pay the duplicate licence fee.

Information is available regarding Period of Good Behaviour.

Reapplying for a licence after a period disqualification or ineligibility

When your licence is disqualified you will receive information from the Courts or the Registrar of Motor Vehicles (you need to ensure we have your correct postal address), which explains the process you need to undertake to be considered suitable to be reissued a driver licence.

The steps are detailed below:

Step 1 - You are disqualified and your licence is cancelled

Step 2 - No earlier than one month prior to the end of your disqualification you must apply to have your licence reissued, it will not be reissued automatically.  To do this you must either:

Step 3 - You will be advised in writing or over the phone if your licence is approved of if you are required to provide further information (see below, providing further information).

Step 4 - If you are notified that your licence is approved, and your disqualification period has ended you can go to any Service Tasmania shop to have your licence reissued.

You must pay a licence processing fee plus the standard driver licence fee and provide Evidence of Identity.

Providing further information

The Registrar may request you to provide further information if you have been convicted of;

  • multiple licence disqualifications
  • a blood alcohol reading more than .15 or more
  • driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
  • "cause death by dangerous driving", "Manslaughter", "Dangerous driving", "Negligent Driving", "Reckless Driving" or "Drive whilst disqualified"

You may be required to;

  • undertake a medical assessment, which may involve a liver function test or other tests as required
  • provide a letter showing cause as to why you should hold a licence and provide supporting evidence
  • undertake the Road Rules knowledge test
  • undertake a practical driving assessment

Licence Conditions

The Registrar of Motor Vehicles may impose conditions on how, when and where you can drive.  You will be advised in writing if any conditions have been imposed upon approval of your application.  Certain conditions may be:

  • times when you can drive
  • where you can drive
  • the maximum number of demerit points allowed
  • a zero blood-alcohol limit
  • restricted to driving for employment purposes only

Restricted driver licences

A restricted licence enables a customer to continue to drive with certain conditions attached to their licence when they would not otherwise be entitled to drive.

The issue of a restricted driver licence is approved by a magistrate of the Court of Petty Sessions or a judge in the supreme Court.  Application forms are available from the court.

Customers may either prepare and lodge the application themselves or through legal representation.  The application explains the procedures they must take, see restricted driver licences for more information.

Customer provides

For a suspended licence where the licence card isn't returned and for suspended provisional or learner licence holders.

  • complete an application form
  • provide full Evidence of Identity have your photograph taken and provide your signature.

For a disqualification period of 5 years or less:

For a disqualification period greater than 5 years:

Customer receives

You will receive:

  • receipt for fees paid
  • receipted temporary driver licence, which is valid for 21 days
  • condition X attachment if applicable
  • a photo licence through the mail, which you should receive within 21 days from payment of the licence

Payment

If suspended you need to pay:

  • the licence fee

If disqualified you need to pay:

  • the licence fee
  • a processing fee