The Indian Community in Adelaide — Driving and Work Context

Roads authority in SA is Service SA. India is non-recognised under Austroads. EDR removal in SA took effect April 30 2025 — Indian licence holders must now sit a knowledge test and practical driving test to convert.

The Salisbury and Elizabeth corridor has significant manufacturing and logistics employment where Indian workers hold HR and forklift roles. Tonsley Innovation District employs Indian community members in manufacturing roles. Mawson Lakes IT workers increasingly need a car licence for suburban commuting.

Converting Your Indian Licence to an Australian Licence (Class C)

Knowledge Test and Practical Test via Service SA:

• Nearest to Mawson Lakes and Salisbury: Modbury Service SA or Salisbury Service SA — verify current addresses at sa.gov.au
• Study: SA Road Rules handbook — available free at sa.gov.au
• Book: sa.gov.au or call 13 23 24
• Cost: verify current SA fees for knowledge and practical tests at sa.gov.au

Heavy Vehicle and Forklift Licences — Adelaide

For HR and HC licences in Adelaide, research RTOs near Salisbury, Parafield Gardens, and Adelaide's industrial areas in the northern corridor. SA's manufacturing and logistics sectors in this area employ Indian workers in heavy vehicle roles.

For the forklift HRWL (Class LF), SafeWork SA administers High Risk Work Licences in SA. Employers can verify employee HRWL status online. Verify the current application process at safework.sa.gov.au after completing TLILIC0003 training with an approved RTO.

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