Visiting Drivers

Driving on unfamiliar roads can increase your risk of a crash. Plan ahead, obey road rules, drive with caution and always be aware of changing road and weather conditions.

Most roads in Tasmania are single lane in each direction. Some roads can also be narrow, winding and have sharp corners. You may also encounter gravel roads. Drive to the conditions, allow plenty of time when travelling, drive with caution and pull over in a safe place to allow others to pass from behind.

Plan to stay the night in your arrival city and be well rested before setting off. Travel times in Tasmania can be longer than you expect. Travelling 150 km may take 2 hours. Plan no more than 300km per day and take frequent breaks. Before setting off, become familiar with important road rules and get to know your vehicle.

Regardless of where you are travelling in Tasmania, be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions. Blue skies and sunshine can quickly change to rain and hail. Fog, snow and ice can also be experienced in some areas. Hazards on the road can be caused by the weather. The west and east coasts of Tasmania have very different weather conditions. Always check the weather forecast before setting out.

Keep your vehicle filled up. Don’t rely on fuel being available in smaller towns, particularly at night.

If you hold a current overseas driver licence, you don’t require a Tasmanian Drivers Licence
if you:

• are a visitor to Tasmania
• have a temporary visa (e.g. international students, refugees, working holiday)
• have a permanent visa that has not been issued for more than 6 months.

You can drive in Tasmania using your overseas driver licence as long as:

• you have not been disqualified from driving or had your visitors’ exemption (right to
  drive in Tasmania using your overseas licence) withdrawn
• your overseas licence is current (not expired, suspended or cancelled).

When driving on your overseas licence you must:

• only drive the types of vehicles your overseas licence allows you to drive
• obey all the road rules
• carry your overseas licence and translation with you at all times when driving and an
  official translation of your licence or an international drivers’ permit if your overseas
  licence is not in English
• have a motorcycle licence to ride a scooter, moped, motorcycle or trike.

For more information visit www.transport.tas.gov.au/licensing/newtotas

Riding on unfamiliar roads can increase the risk of a crash. Try and plan ahead, obey road rules and always be aware of changing road and weather conditions.

Most roads in Tasmania are single lane in each direction. Some roads can also be narrow, winding and have sharp corners. You may also encounter gravel roads. Please drive to the conditions, allow time when travelling, go slow and pull over in a safe place to allow others to pass from behind.

Try and stay the night in your arrival city and be well rested before setting off. Travel times in Tasmania can be longer than you expect. Travelling 150 km may take 2 hours. Plan no more than 300km per day and take frequent breaks. Before setting off, become familiar with important road rules and get to know your vehicle.

Keep your tank filled up. Don’t rely on fuel being available in smaller towns, particularly at night.

Most Tasmanian roads are good but never assume what’s ahead. Ask locals about the current road conditions, check the weather the night before (it can snow as late as December), don’t rush and let someone know where you’re going. When you’re riding in a group, make sure there’s enough distance between you and the rider in front for you to safely stop suddenly.

The Tasmanian Motorcycle Council represents all motorcyclists, clubs, associations, groups, dealers, individuals, junior, senior, on- and off-road about roads, government regulations and Motor Accidents Insurance Board issues. The Council helps you have a safe and enjoyable stay. Visit their web page here

Riding on unfamiliar roads can increase your risk of having a crash. Plan ahead, ride with caution and always be aware of changing road and weather conditions.

Travel times in Tasmania can be longer than you expect. Travelling 150 km may take 2 hours. Plan no more than 300km per day and take frequent breaks.

Driving on unfamiliar roads can increase your risk of having a crash. Plan ahead, drive and ride with caution and always be aware of changing road and weather conditions.

Most roads in Tasmania are single lane in each direction. Some roads can also be narrow, winding and have sharp corners. You may also encounter gravel roads. Drive to the conditions, allow plenty of time when travelling, drive with caution and pull over in a safe place to allow others to pass from behind.

Travel times in Tasmania can be longer than you expect. Travelling 150 km may take 2
hours. Plan no more than 300km per day and take frequent breaks.

Regardless of where you are travelling in Tasmania, be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions. Blue skies and sunshine can quickly change to rain and hail. Fog, snow and ice can also be experienced in some areas. Hazards on the road can be caused by the weather. The west and east coasts of Tasmania have very different weather conditions. Always check the weather forecast before setting out.

Keep your vehicle filled up. Don’t rely on fuel being available in smaller towns, particularly at night.

If you hold a current overseas driver licence, you don’t require a Tasmanian Drivers Licence
if you:

• are a visitor to Tasmania
• have a temporary visa (e.g. international students, refugees, working holiday)
• have a permanent visa that has not been issued for more than 6 months.

You can drive in Tasmania using your overseas driver licence as long as:

• you have not been disqualified from driving or had your visitors’ exemption (right to
  drive in Tasmania using your overseas licence) withdrawn
• your overseas licence is current (not expired, suspended or cancelled).

When driving on your overseas licence you must:

• only drive the types of vehicles your overseas licence allows you to drive
• obey all the road rules
• carry your overseas licence and translation with you at all times when driving and an
  official translation of your licence or an international drivers’ permit if your overseas
  licence is not in English
• have a motorcycle licence to ride a scooter, moped, motorcycle or trike.

For more information visit www.transport.tas.gov.au/licensing/newtotas

If you buy a Tasmanian Registered vehicle, you must:

• transfer or register the vehicle into your name
• pay the transfer fees to have the vehicle put into your name.

If you own or operate a vehicle in Tasmania, you must:

• be responsible for the vehicle
• make sure the vehicle is registered and is safe to drive on the road (roadworthy)
• pay all registration fees when they are due
• only use the vehicle the way it is made to be used
• follow all of the road rules and vehicle safety rules.

If you sell a vehicle in Tasmania, you must:

• tell us who you have sold the vehicle to
• fill in a disposal notice and lodge it with Service Tasmania
• not abandon a vehicle registered to you.

You can check the registration status of a vehicle at any time at
www.transport.tas.gov.au/rego

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