converting overseas license to nsw

So you've landed in NSW with a foreign license and want to join the Aussie traffic chaos legally? Here's the scoop: If your license is from a recognised country, you might just swap it for an NSW one without a test—lucky you. Otherwise, prepare to prove your worth with the knowledge test, hazard perception, and that dreaded practical driving exam.

Key points:

• Must be over 16 years old.
• Valid overseas license required; some countries recognised for direct conversion.
• Proof of identity and residency in NSW needed.
• Tests required if your country isn’t on the approved list.

For the full legal rigmarole, hit up ServiceCentral or the official Roads & Maritime Services site. And remember, driving without the proper conversion is a one-way ticket to fines and headaches.