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Commonwealth Government Assessing fitness to drive
In March 2012, new medical standards come into effect for drivers of private and commercial vehicles. The standards are contained in the downloadable document Assessing Fitness to Drive 2012
State Government Bushfire recovery: replacement of destroyed driver's licences and papers
DIER will replace driver licence, registration papers and plates free of charge to those people affected by the recent Tasmanian bushfires
State Government Car learner licence: novice drivers
Transport Division information on licensing requirements for novice drivers in Tasmania, including the process of obtaining a car or motorcycle licence. Includes links to the Tasmanian Road Rules, the Learner Driver Logbook, safety tips, details of penalties, and other useful information
State Government Carry it on you
When you are driving or in charge of a vehicle on a public street you must carry your driver licence and produce it for inspection by a police officer or transport inspector when requested to do so
State Government Changing name and/or address (Motor Registry)
Describes when and how Motor Registry details may be changed (change of name, change of address, change of garage address)
State Government Driver competency standard
This standard can be used by learner drivers, supervisory drivers and driving instructors and all drivers to check the driving standard expected by DIER when learner drivers take the new driving test
State Government Driver knowledge test system
Online practice test of knowledge of the Tasmanian road rules, for car drivers, and motorcycle riders
State Government Driver licence forms
List of forms some of which need to be completed when applying for a driver licence, exemption, duplicate of licence, or ancillary certificates
State Government Driver licence: transferring an interstate licence
Information on transferring a current Australian (or New Zealand) driver licence from another jurisdiction to Tasmania
State Government Fees: schedule of charges for driver licences and vehicle registrations
Links to information on Transport Division fees for driver licences, vehicle registrations and other transport services. Includes advice on rebates and exemptions, and how to calculate fees payable
State Government Guide to your driving assessments: questions and answers about your practical driving assessments (PDF file)
Handbook providing questions and answers on the practical driving assessments, information on the experience required to become a safe driver, and advice on what you need to do to pass practical assessments
State Government Licence information (Transport)
Information and guidelines on different types of licences, how to get a licence, and what to do if you have lost your licence
State Government Motorcycle learner licence
Details of the motorcycle learner licence in Tasmania, including the requirement that applicants shall have completed the pre-learner motorcycle training course
State Government Safe Community Transport Review
The Tasmanian Government's Review aims to ensure that the community sector can maintain appropriate levels of service, while properly managing safety obligations to vulnerable members of our society, without placing an unreasonable regulatory burden on charitable and not-for-profit organisations
State Government Search applications (requests for information): Transport Division
Details the guidelines under which requests for Motor Vehicle Registry licencing and registration information may be allowed and provides links to online application forms
State Government Senior licence holders
Describes certain requirements relating to senior driver licence holders
State Government Service Tas Shops & designated Police Stations for registration & licensing business
A table of police stations with details of the registration and licensing functions they perform, and a link to a directory of Service Tasmania shop locations
State Government Tasmanian evidence of identity for driver licensing
Details of the three documents from various categories which are required to establish proof of personal identity and residential address for the purpose of being eligible for a drivers' licence
State Government Tasmanian motorcycle riders' handbook
Handbook for motorcycle riders, produced to assist them to ride more safely in Tasmania. The handbook targets learner riders and those returning to riding. It includes information on licences, rider management, safety, rules, motorycle roadworthiness, and offences and penalties
State Government Wheelchair licence
Drivers of registered wheelchairs which can exceed 10 km/h require either a car or motor cycle licence to drive the wheelchair on public streets, including footpaths
State Government Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs require registration as a light vehicle or a motorcycle if they are used on public streets (including footpaths) and can exceed a speed of 10 km/h

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