Andyrob Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Got a question. I'm on a 457 visa and have racked up 7 points now in 6 months. I know that I don't need to get a WA licence til 3 months after I get residency, however if I pick up another 5 points in the next couple of years can they ban me while I'm still driving on my uk license - and what will happen when I apply for my WA licence. Hope someone can help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunnywa Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Normally whatever points you rack up are carried over to your WA licence , best check with the traffic department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthPomToBe Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 My OH went to get his WA license the other day and they wouldnt give him one because we are on a 457, they said that you only have to get an aussie license when you get PR. They said we had to have a reason why we wanted it, like for work etc and would have to provide evidence to that effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4lex Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 The states and territories as as yet unconnected. Get your license first in any other state and then transfer it to wa and get a clean license for your trouble. I've done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanhewitt Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 My OH went to get his WA license the other day and they wouldnt give him one because we are on a 457, they said that you only have to get an aussie license when you get PR. They said we had to have a reason why we wanted it, like for work etc and would have to provide evidence to that effect. Hi There we are on a 457 and got our WA licence no problem about 2 weeks ago and we haveonly been here since November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthPomToBe Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'll have to check that out, thanks dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Got a question. I'm on a 457 visa and have racked up 7 points now in 6 months. I know that I don't need to get a WA licence til 3 months after I get residency, however if I pick up another 5 points in the next couple of years can they ban me while I'm still driving on my uk license - and what will happen when I apply for my WA licence. Hope someone can help!! You could try sticking to the speed limit Andy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrob Posted January 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Lol I have been trying. Really trying. And still I'm now on 10 demerits. Didn't see a speed limit change in the freeway and the sneaky cop was hiding behind a busy with a gun!! Aargh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 They are sneaky aren't they, hubby got done (no points) for being 7km over the speed limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyrob Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 They sent me a letter yesterday. Just giving me a gentle reminder that I have 10 demerits (and listed them all too!!) and that if I get 2 more I get a ban. So helpful lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhosefitter Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 BUSTED:wacko:..........Thought I'd post it here. 87km in an 80km. On Rocko road just after the traffic lights near naval base. I drive up and down there at least 10 times a day and Mr Anon busted me with a camera stashed in the bushes. I've done really well since I got here and have struggled to drive to the slower speed limits here especially on the dual carriage type roads. Fair cop (geddit) and I'll pay my fine. As Joe Strummer sang......I fought the law and the law won!!! Don't speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:wink:eddddddddddddddd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 BUSTED:wacko:..........Thought I'd post it here. 87km in an 80km. On Rocko road just after the traffic lights near naval base. I drive up and down there at least 10 times a day and Mr Anon busted me with a camera stashed in the bushes. I've done really well since I got here and have struggled to drive to the slower speed limits here especially on the dual carriage type roads. Fair cop (geddit) and I'll pay my fine. As Joe Strummer sang......I fought the law and the law won!!! Don't speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:wink:eddddddddddddddd Lol! At least you didn't blame the cops? Some do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhosefitter Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Lol! At least you didn't blame the cops? Some do! Unless he was sat pushing the accelerator it was all me unfortunately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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