Driving in Tasmania on an interstate or overseas licence
You can drive in Tasmania using a current interstate or New Zealand licence for up to six months. You will still have to abide by the Tasmanian road rules and any conditions on your licence.
If you continue to drive after six months on your interstate or New Zealand licence, you’ll be considered to be driving unlicensed unless the Registrar of Motor Vehicles approves an extension of time. See here to find out how to transfer to a Tasmanian licence, or see here to find out how to apply for an extension of time.
You can’t drive in Tasmania using an interstate or overseas licence if you have been issued a Tasmanian licence.
Australian Armed Forces exemptions – if you are a member of the Australian Armed force, you do not need to transfer your interstate licence to a Tasmanian licence.
You can drive/ride in Tasmania using your overseas licence if you are a visitor or have a temporary visa (for example international students, refugees, working, holiday).
You can drive in Tasmania using your overseas licence as long as:
You must follow the Tasmanian road rules. See Visiting Drivers on the Road Safety Advisory Council website for lots of useful information and tips to help visitors drive safely in Tasmania.
See here to find out how to transfer to a Tasmanian licence or see here to find out how to apply for an extension of time.
If your overseas driver licence is not in English, you must carry your licence and:
To apply for an extension to the six month conversion period please email roi@stategrowth.tas.gov.au with the heading “Request to extend visitors exemption” before the six month period is up.
You will be notified in writing if an extension is approved or not.
Your email must state why you need an extension and how long for, and must include the following information:
Personal details:
Licence details:
If you do not have access to email, or have any questions, please ring Service Tasmania on 1300 135 513.
You must obey the Tasmanian learner licence conditions.
You must obey the Tasmania P1 licence conditions.
You can drive a heavy vehicle if your licence allows you to drive that class of vehicle.