Before you can drive a large passenger vehicle for hire, fare or reward in South Australia you need to be accredidated.
Large passenger vehicles have a seating capacity of 13 or more and may be booked for tours, corporate work or private hire. Some may provide route services under contract or approval to the government
What you'll need
LP - Large Passenger
A completed application for driver accreditation.
Application for driver accreditation (293.0 KB PDF)
Large passenger vehicle driver accreditation is valid for 3 years or in line with your Working with children check or South Australian driver’s licence expiry, whichever is sooner.
You may want to renew these documents first:
Requirements
Before submitting your application you'll need to meet these requirements:
- hold a current unrestricted South Australian driver's licence class of LR, MR, HR, HC or MC (not subject to any conditions such as provisional, probationary or suspended)
- have been driving for a minimum of 6 months in Australia or have held a full Australian driver’s licence for a minimum of 6 months
- be eligible to work in Australia
- be sufficiently competent in speaking, reading and writing English
- get a completed certificate of fitness - commercial vehicle drivers (129.5 KB PDF) that is dated by your medical practitioner within the last 3 months, unless you already provide a certificate of fitness for the purpose of holding a heavy vehicle driver’s licence and your certificate of fitness is not due - certain medical conditions may also require a report from your treating specialist.
Documentation
Before submitting your application you'll need the following supporting documentation:
- a copy of your Working with Children Check issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services - important information
- a copy of your National Criminal History Check:
- issued by a provider with accreditation
- issued for the purpose of 'driver accreditation/licensing'
- not more than 3 months old on the date of application
- a copy of your certificate of fitness - commercial vehicle drivers
- if applicable an interstate driving and offence history
Cost
There is no cost to apply for driver accreditation.
Fees apply for:
- Driver's licence
- Working with Children Check
- National Criminal History Check
- Certificate of fitness - commercial vehicle drivers - check with your medical practitioner.
Submitting your application
Lodge your completed application with supporting documentation.
Post
Accreditation and Licensing
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001
In person
At any Service SA Centre
What happens next
Your application for driver accreditation is assessed by Accreditation and Licensing.
If your application is approved you'll need to have your photo taken. Your photo accreditation card is then manufactured and posted to you.
In some cases an application may require a more detailed assessment or further clarification. If your application is declined or you need to attend an interview, you'll be contacted by the Accreditation and Licensing Centre.
Driver obligations
While working, accredited drivers:
- must have zero blood alcohol levels and be drug free
- must display their photo ID accreditation
- cannot refuse a passenger with an assistance dog
- cannot discriminate against a person because of the person’s sex, race, disability, age, marital status, sexuality or pregnancy
- cannot drive a public passenger vehicle if their driver’s licence is expired, suspended or disqualified, or has been cancelled.
Drivers who disregard these requirements may face either temporary or permanent disqualification of their accreditation.
The information provided relates to the requirements of the South Australian government. It is recommended that drivers also ensure that they are aware of any policies of their associated booking service or operator accreditation.
Need help?
Contact Service SA
Online
Only send general enquiries online. Service SA will respond within 3 working days.
If the matter is urgent or is specifically about your current licence or registration, phone or visit a Service SA centre instead.
Phone
Call Service SA between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays:
- 13 10 84
- +61 8 8226 0206 (overseas callers).
In person
Service SA centre locations and opening hours.
