On 1 September 2012 Western Australia adopted a new ‘experienced driver’ recognised country category. If your driver licence was issued by an ‘experienced driver’ recognised country and you are 25 years of age or older, WA will recognise your overseas driving experience. (For eligibility, please see notes/key below)
Upon application for the grant of a WA driver’s licence you will be exempt from the theory and practical assessments (car and motorcycle only), provided your overseas driver licence has not expired by more than 12 months.
If you hold a driver licence from an ‘experienced driver recognised’ country and you are under 25 years of age you will be required to undertake and pass the theory and practical driving tests prior to the grant of a WA driver’s licence.
If you have not held your overseas driver’s licence for more than 2 years, or you are under the age of 19 years of age, you will be issued with a provisional licence (P plates). Your new driver’s licence will show when the provisional driving period ends. Make sure you are familiar with the Rules for novice drivers (includes L and P platers).