canadian drivers license in australia

Bringing a Canadian driver’s licence to Australia? Good news: as a visitor you can generally drive on it, and because it’s in English you won’t usually need an International Driving Permit (if yours isn’t in English, carry an IDP or certified translation).

If you settle in and become a resident, expect to convert to a local licence within roughly three months, though the exact deadline and process vary by state and territory. Always carry your licence, and remember the local rules: drive on the left, seatbelts on, and the typical limit for full licence holders is 0.05 BAC (L and P platers must be 0.00). Check your state road authority for the fine print, because each one loves doing things their own way. Do that and you’ll be cruising smoother than a long black on a Monday.