{"id":2431,"date":"2024-10-24T13:31:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T03:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/?p=2431"},"modified":"2024-10-24T13:38:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T03:38:08","slug":"qlddriverlicense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/qlddriverlicense\/","title":{"rendered":"Change your license plate now! Queensland announces the removal of road test exemptions for Hong Kong and Taiwanese drivers from May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more and more new immigrants from Hong Kong and Taiwan choosing to move to Queensland, Australia, as the saying goes, &quot;without a car, without a leg,&quot; changing license plates is a must-do for immigrants. Experienced drivers from Hong Kong and Taiwan can currently transfer their existing licenses to Australia without taking a test, making it very convenient. However, this week, the Queensland government updated the driver&#039;s license transfer regulations, removing the exemption for Hong Kong and Taiwanese residents. These changes will take effect on May 1, 2025.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents Overview<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/qlddriverlicense\/#%E9%A6%963%E5%80%8B%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%AF%E7%94%A8%E5%8E%9F%E6%9C%89%E9%A7%95%E7%85%A7%E9%A7%95%E9%A7%9B\" >You can drive with your original license for the first three months<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/qlddriverlicense\/#%E9%A7%95%E7%85%A7%E8%BD%89%E6%8F%9B%E7%8F%BE%E8%A1%8C%E6%94%BF%E7%AD%96\" >Current policy for driver&#039;s license conversion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/qlddriverlicense\/#2025%E5%B9%B45%E6%9C%88%E8%B5%B7%E5%8F%96%E6%B6%88%E8%B1%81%E5%85%8D%E8%B7%AF%E8%A9%A6\" >The exemption from road tests will be abolished from May 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/qlddriverlicense\/#%E5%85%B6%E4%BB%96%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%B6%E6%88%96%E5%9C%B0%E5%8D%80%E7%9A%84%E9%A7%95%E7%85%A7%E8%BD%89%E6%8F%9B\" >Converting a driver&#039;s license from another country or region<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/qlddriverlicense\/#%E5%BB%BA%E8%AD%B0\" >suggestion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%A6%963%E5%80%8B%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%AF%E7%94%A8%E5%8E%9F%E6%9C%89%E9%A7%95%E7%85%A7%E9%A7%95%E9%A7%9B\"><\/span>You can drive with your original license for the first three months<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the current policy, immigrants from any country can use their home country&#039;s driver&#039;s license to drive in Queensland for the first three months after arriving in Queensland, without having to immediately convert to a Queensland driver&#039;s license. This means that newly arrived immigrants have time to adapt to local traffic rules and other life arrangements without having to rush to convert their driver&#039;s license. However, after three months, they can no longer use their home country&#039;s driver&#039;s license as a temporary substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%A7%95%E7%85%A7%E8%BD%89%E6%8F%9B%E7%8F%BE%E8%A1%8C%E6%94%BF%E7%AD%96\"><\/span>Current policy for driver&#039;s license conversion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the current policy, &quot;experienced drivers&quot; from Hong Kong or Taiwan, who have held a driver&#039;s license for at least 12 months and are 25 years of age or older, are exempt from the road rules test and practical driving test when applying for a Queensland private car or motorcycle license. However, this preferential policy will only apply until April 30, 2025. In other words, if you plan to apply for a driver&#039;s license conversion before that date, you can still enjoy the test exemption. However, applications submitted after that date will require a test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, for applicants holding heavy vehicle driver&#039;s licenses, regardless of the old or new policies, they must complete relevant road rules tests and actual driving tests during the conversion process in order to obtain the corresponding driving qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2025%E5%B9%B45%E6%9C%88%E8%B5%B7%E5%8F%96%E6%B6%88%E8%B1%81%E5%85%8D%E8%B7%AF%E8%A9%A6\"><\/span>The exemption from road tests will be abolished from May 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From May 1, 2025, drivers from Hong Kong or Taiwan, regardless of age, will need to pass a Queensland road rules test (written test) and a practical driving test (road test) before applying for a driver&#039;s license conversion. This means that in the future, even if you have many years of driving experience, you will no longer be able to directly exchange for a local driver&#039;s license without taking the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%85%B6%E4%BB%96%E5%9C%8B%E5%AE%B6%E6%88%96%E5%9C%B0%E5%8D%80%E7%9A%84%E9%A7%95%E7%85%A7%E8%BD%89%E6%8F%9B\"><\/span>Converting a driver&#039;s license from another country or region<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your driver licence is from a country or territory that is not recognised by Queensland, transferring your licence will be more complicated. Drivers in this category must pass a full road rules test and a practical driving test. If you fail these tests, you will not be able to continue driving in Queensland on your overseas licence until you pass them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%BB%BA%E8%AD%B0\"><\/span>suggestion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For immigrants from Hong Kong and Taiwan planning to reside in Australia long-term, it&#039;s crucial to understand these changes to driver license conversion policies. If you plan to apply before May 1, 2025, you&#039;ll still be eligible for the test exemption. However, once the policy changes, you&#039;ll need to take a more rigorous test. Therefore, applying to convert your driver license early is a wise decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more details and the application process, visit the Queensland Government&#039;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/transport\/licensing\/driver-licensing\/overseas\/transfer\/exempt-countries#:~:text=and%20motorcycle%20licences-,From%201%20May%202025%2C%20if%20you%20wish%20to%20obtain%20a,and%20a%20practical%20driving%20test%2C\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/transport\/licensing\/driver-licensing\/overseas\/transfer\/exempt-countries#:~:text=and%20motorcycle%20licences-,From%201%20May%202025%2C%20if%20you%20wish%20to%20obtain%20a,and%20a%20practical%20driving%20test%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u96a8\u7740\u8d8a\u4f86\u8d8a\u591a\u4f86\u81ea\u9999\u6e2f\u548c\u53f0\u7063\u7684\u65b0\u79fb\u6c11\u9078\u64c7\u79fb\u5c45\u6fb3\u6d32\u6606\u58eb\u862d\uff0c\u6b63\u6240\u8b02\u300c\u6c92\u6709\u8eca\u5c31\u6c92\u6709\u8173\u300d\uff0c\u63db\u8eca\u724c\u7576\u7136\u8981\u662f\u79fb\u6c11\u5fc5\u505a\u4e4b\u4e8b\uff0c\u800c [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2436,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2431"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3435,"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431\/revisions\/3435"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anp-au.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}