Big driver licence change for international students, visa holders

New road safety regulations in Victoria could leave many temporary visa holders, including foreign students, unable to drive using their overseas licence if they have lived in the state for over six months.

Traffic jam from the driver's perspective

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New driving laws commencing this week make it mandatory for all visa holders, including international students to get a Victorian driver licence within six months of moving to the state in order to be able to continue to drive on the state's roads. 

According to the new Victorian road safety laws coming into effect on Tuesday, overseas driver licence holders, regardless of their visa status, will have to convert their licence to a local licence within six months of their taking up residence in Victoria.

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