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Drivers from countries such as China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan in New South Wales have less than a year to convert to a local licence before risking removal from the roads due to accruing excessive demerit points. The change in regulations aims to close a loophole introduced in 2023, giving foreign licence holders until 1 March 2025 to obtain a local licence. Those who fail to do so will be forced off the road. Practical driving tests may be required based on the origin country’s compatibility with NSW road systems. The new legislation aligns NSW with other states in requiring timely conversion of overseas licences.
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