Regulations for Using Chinese Driver's Licenses in Australia

Chinese driver's licenses can be used to drive in Australia, but certain conditions must be met. Different states and territories may have different regulations regarding the use of Chinese driver's licenses. Generally speaking, tourists or temporary residents holding a Chinese driver's license can drive in Australia with a valid Chinese driver's license, but they also need to carry an English translation of the Chinese driver's license.

Parliament of New South Wales

In New South Wales, Chinese citizens holding a temporary visitor visa can drive in the state using a valid Chinese driver's license, but the maximum period is only three months. After that, they need to apply for a New South Wales driver's license to continue driving.

Adelaide

In South Australia, the speed limit near schools is 25km/h.

Darwin

In the Northern Territory, the speed limit on highways is 110km/h or 130km/h.

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