Can I drive a left hand drive car in Australia?

So-called Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles may be legal to drive on Australian roads under certain conditions but not all of them are. Each state has its own laws regarding what types of LHD vehicles may be driven on their roads. In NSW, LHD vehicles are legal only if they meet certain provisions.

Can you drive a left hand drive car in Queensland?

In Queensland, all light vehicles (gross vehicle mass not exceeding 4.5t) that are less than 25 years old must have a right hand drive. There are some special cases where a vehicle that is left hand drive is permitted to be registered and use Queensland’s roads.

What is the benefit of left hand drive?

According to the company, left-hand driving greatly improves safety since the driver can easily spot incoming vehicles. At present, only four European countries use the left-hand driving system. These countries include Malta, Ireland, Cyprus and the United Kingdom.

What countries use left hand drive cars?

The bulk of countries that drive on the left are former British colonies including South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Only four countries in Europe still drive on the left and they are all islands. They consist of the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Malta and Cyprus.

Can a left hand drive car be used on the road?

Left hand drive vehicles more than 25 years old may be issued with a permit authorised by an approved motoring club, under the club permit scheme. This will allow the vehicle to be used on the road when participating in club sponsored or authorised events.

Should Australia switch to left-hand drive for new cars?

New-car prices could drop by as much as $2000 if Australia made a switch to left-hand drive.

Can I register a left hand drive vehicle in Queensland?

There are some special cases where a vehicle that is left hand drive is permitted to be registered and use Queensland’s roads. For more information please call 13 23 80 or email [email protected]. The majority of heavy vehicles that use our roads must have a right hand drive.

What are the best used sports cars for left hand drive?

The Italian sports cars like the FIAT Barchetta, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the classic Julia, the Alfa Romeo 147, the 156, 156 Sport Wagon, 159 and 159 Sport Wagon, and, of course, the best of them all: the Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. Also the Lancia Delta Integrale. All are to be found used and in good shape in Japan in Left Hand Drive.