Overview
You will require this licence if you intend to drive a motor vehicle in Victoria. A full driver's licence is granted through various stages of competency known as learner and provisional licences. A motor vehicle includes a car, motorcycle, boat or marine vessel.
There are various classes of licence available, including:
- car
- motorcycle
- marine
- tractor
- light rigid
- medium rigid
- heavy rigid
- heavy combination
- multi combination.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a driver's licence you must:
- meet the minimum age requirements
- be physically fit to drive
- pass all the practical and theoretical examinations
- pay the prescribed fees
- submit a properly completed application form.
If you already have a driver's licence from another jurisdiction or country and are moving to Victoria you will need to obtain a Victorian Driver's Licence.
There may be different requirements depending on whether you have an interstate licence or an overseas licence.
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Application process
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You will need to lodge your application directly with the Agency, take a theoretical or practical test, and submit the prescribed fees. You will also need to provide adequate identification (see attached checklist).
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Related laws
Act(s) name:
Road Safety Act 1986 Victoria
Regulation(s) name:
Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2019 Victoria