This page will help you understand what you need to do to drive in Queensland with a foreign or an international licence. This information is for both new residents to Queensland and travellers passing through. What is a foreign driver licence?
A foreign driver licence is a licence to drive a motor vehicle issued to you under the law of another country.
Note: A New Zealand driver licence is also a foreign driver licence.
When can I drive in Queensland on my foreign driver licence?
You are only allowed to drive in Queensland on your interstate or foreign driver licence if you:
only drive the class of motor vehicle authorised on that licence
comply with the conditions (if any) of your licence
carry your licence with you at all times when driving and immediately show it to a police office when asked to do so.
When am I not allowed to drive in Queensland on my foreign driver licence?
You must not drive in Queensland on your interstate or foreign driver licence if:
you have been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence by an order of an Australian court
your authority to drive on the licence has been suspended or withdrawn.