Application for Recognition of an Overseas Issued Motorcycle Rider Licence* in Australia

This form must be completed by an authorised officer of the licence issuing agency of the applying country.

If you have any questions, please contact Austroads at overseaslicences@austroads.gov.au.

* A separate application form is provided for application for recognition of driver licences.

Explanation of Terms

¹ A motorcycle learner rider is a learner rider who has undertaken a basic riding skills test and a road rules knowledge test. They are allowed to ride restricted powered motorcycles (with an engine capacity of no more than 660 cc and a power-to-weight ratio that does not exceed 150kW per tonne) and are prevented from carrying passengers.

² A novice rider is a person who has passed the learner licence period (as above) and has been granted a licence to ride a restricted power motorcycle. However, for a period, this person is considered to be still developing their skills. Novice riders may be subject to extra restrictions such as lower blood alcohol content, late night driving or passenger carrying restrictions. Novice riders may only ride motorcycles included on a list of lower powered machines with an engine capacity of no more than 660 cc and a power-to-weight ratio that does not exceed 150kW per tonne.

³ Open or Unconditional Licence holder is a person who has passed both the learner and novice driver period. As a person who has fully developed and practised their driving skills (in Australia over a period between one and three years) they are considered competent to drive with the minimum allowable restrictions.

⁴ Lower powered machines must have an engine capacity of no more than 660 cc and a power-to-weight ratio that does not exceed 150kW per tonne.

Country

Name of Applying Country *

If your country or jurisdiction is not on the list, please write its name in the field below.

Criterion 1

Licensing System

To meet requirements for recognition the following are required:

a minimum period learner rider¹ of three months;
motorcycle learner riders¹ are not allowed to carry passengers and must only ride lower powered machines⁴ ; and
measures are in place to reduce the crash risk for novice motorcycle riders² .

1. Does more than one agency issue driver licences in your country? *

YesNo

2. What is the minimum age at which a Learner licence can be held? *

3. Is there a minimum period an applicant must hold a licence as a motorcycle learner rider ¹ before they can take a practical driver test? *

YesNo

4. Do you prevent learner riders from carrying passengers? *

YesNo

5. Do you require licence applicants to take a vision test and declare any medical condition which might impact their ability to ride safely? *

YesNo

6. If you have an official document that describes the requirements to gain a motorcycle rider licence in your country, please provide a copy translated into English. *

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7. Do you have an official website that provides an overview of your driver licensing system? *

YesNo

8. Do you apply any conditions, restrictions or other measures to novice motorcycle riders to reduce their crash risk? Examples include zero blood alcohol, speed, passenger or motorcycle power limitations. *

YesNo

9. Please provide a detailed list of the vehicle class categories against which your motorcycle rider licenses are issued. *

Criterion 2

Safe System Approach

The Safe System approach adopts a holistic view of the road transport system and the interactions between people, vehicles, and the road environment. Safe System principles are described in the diagram below.

The representation of these principles in driver preparation, a critical aspect of the Safe People pillar, is central to the achievement of Vision Zero – a core objective of the road safety strategy in every Australian jurisdiction.

A Safe System led driver preparation framework provides the most effective pathway for intervention in the occurrence of road crash and road trauma. It provides licensing authorities with significant scope to design and implement a wide range of measures to improve the preparedness of drivers and reduce the risk of road trauma.

Examples of Safe System approaches in driver training include professional driver and rider training, mandated periods of learner driver and rider status, hazard perception testing, drug and alcohol testing and the use of alcohol interlock technology, licence restrictions for novice drivers and riders and lower powered motorcycles for novice riders.

Testing Regimes

To meet the requirements for recognition the following are required:

Learners must be required to pass a knowledge test including understanding of basic safe driving requirements (speed, distractions, fatigue, alcohol and drugs, awareness of other road users etc.), of local road rules, traffic regulations and key traffic enforcement considerations and a pre-learner safe riding test to assess basic safe motorcycle riding skills.
A hazard perception test is highly regarded either as a component of the initial testing regime or during a novice rider² period prior to the issuance of an open or unconditional licence³ .
Either a practical on-road driving test or a competency-based knowledge and skills assessment of sufficient length to adequately test the following elements must be undertaken.
Pre-ride motorcycle check (setting up the motorcycle for safe riding – mirrors, lights, indicators, horn, brakes tyres etc.).
Rider management (concentration, fatigue, hazard detection, protective clothing, riding posture).
Safe riding (observation, speed management, maintaining space, road positioning, positioning in relation to other road users, maintaining visibility).
Basic riding techniques (overtaking, cornering, increasing and decreasing speed, steering, braking and emergency manoeuvres).
Safety margin (keeping a safe distance from other vehicles and road users when moving and passing other vehicles, cycles, cars and heavy vehicles, pedestrians and workers and first responders on the roadway).

The person must be re-tested if their licence has lapsed or been suspended for a period of five years or more.

1. Does your driver licensing and testing system reflect the application of Safe System approach? *

YesNo

2. Is a licence applicant required to undertake and pass a road rules and safe riding knowledge test? *

YesNo

3. Is there a minimum correct score or percentage required for passing the test? *

YesNo

4. Are there critical questions which must be answered correctly to pass the test? *

YesNo

5. Is a hazard perception test part of your licence assessment process? *

YesNo

6. Are riders required to hold their learner licence for a minimum period of time before taking their practical driving assessment? *

YesNo

7. When was your testing and scoring regime last reviewed? *

8. Does the motorcycle licence applicant have to undertake and pass a practical, on-road, driving test? *

YesNo

9. Does a motorcycle licence authorise the holder to drive or ride any other class of vehicle? *

YesNo

10. If a practical motorcycle riding test is not required, is other assessment of competency used? *

Practical test requiredOther assessment of competency is used

11. If a licence has lapsed or been suspended for a period of time, is the applicant required to be re-tested before the licence can be reissued? *

YesNo

Criterion 3

Evidence of Identity (EOI) Requirements

Evidence produced to confirm the identity of the holder of an overseas issued motorcycle rider licence must include at least two government issued documents (e.g. a birth certificate, Identity Card or Passport) one of which includes a photograph of the holder if their licence does not include a photograph.

1. Is there a requirement for a licence applicant to provide documents that confirm their identity prior to the issue of a first licence? *

YesNo

2. Is at least one of the required documents a photo identity document issued by a government agency? *

YesNo

3. Is the candidate required to present proof of identity in person (face-to-face)? *

YesNo

4. Are documents verified with the issuing agency? *

YesNo

5. Please indicate which of the following documents are acceptable in establishing identity. *

Birth Certificate issued by a government agency Citizenship Certificate or Naturalisation Certificate issued by a government agencyImmigration documentsCurrent passport Passport which has been expired less than two yearsGovernment issued health, social security or concession card Financial institution card with a minimum of a signature and embossed or embedded nameStudent card with the minimum of a photo or signature issued by a government recognised educational institution

6. Please list any other documents that are accepted in these procedures. *

7. If you have an official document that describes your identity checking procedures, please provide a copy in English.

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8. Please describe your procedures for transfer of a rider licence issued by another country for an equivalent licence issued by your country. *

9. Please describe the process you use in transferring a licence from another country. *

10. Do you transfer licences from any country for an equivalent local licence without further assessment? *

YesNo

11. If the applicant must take a test before transferring a licence and fails that test, what action does your agency take? *

12. Do you require the holder of an overseas issued licence to provide evidence of their identity in addition to the overseas licence document? *

YesNo

13. Please describe how you make sure the overseas licence document is genuine? *

Criterion 4

Licence Document

To meet the requirements for recognition the driver licence must:

contain a photograph of the licence holder or if not, there must be some other official government issued identity document which contains a photograph which is issued to all citizens; and
contain sufficient security features to significantly minimise the risk of fraudulent reproduction or alteration after it is issued.

1. Is your licence card/document compliant with the standards provided in ISO/IEC 18013-1? *

YesNo

2. Does the licence card/document incorporate any distinctive security features to prevent fraud and/or copying? *

YesNo

3. Does the licence contain the licence holder’s signature? *

YesNo

4. Does the licence indicate the classes of vehicles the holder is authorised to drive? *

YesNo

5. Please provide an authorised photocopy of both sides of an example of your current licence. *

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6. Is Australia able to confirm the validity or authenticity of a licence issued by your country? *

YesNo

7. Do you currently issue a digital driver licence (mDL)? *

YesNo

8. Is your digital driver licence considered to be of equal status to a physical licence document? *

YesNo

9. Do you use the same proof of identity checking procedures described in Criterion 3 above when issuing a digital licence? *

YesNo

Criterion 5

Licence Examiners/Competency Assessors

Licence examiners must undergo training or assessment and be periodically monitored to assure their continuing competence.

1. Do motorcycle licence examiners, or those assessing competencies, complete formal training before being authorised to conduct driving tests/undertake assessments? *

YesNo

2. Are licence examiners monitored to ensure that consistent rider testing practices are maintained? *

YesNo

3. What action is taken when monitoring indicates a licence examiner does not meet the required standards? Please provide details. *

Certification

I certify that I am authorised to make this application on behalf of

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and that the information provided is true and correct.

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The signature is considered to be an acknowledgment that the issuing officer verifies the contents of this application and declares that the information provided is true and correct.

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Application for Recognition of an Overseas Issued Motorcycle Rider Licence* in Australia

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