If you have a good driving record, you may be eligible for an automatic 50% discount on your licence renewal fee under the Fair Go for Safe Drivers Scheme.

The discount is available on driver, rider and heavy vehicle licences.

You'll need to:

  • have held your NSW licence continuously for 5 years
  • hold an unrestricted NSW licence of any class (driver, rider, or heavy vehicle)
  • not have any relevant offences recorded on your licence leading up to the date that you renew it, including:
    • driving and parking offences that attract demerit points
    • a conviction for a major offence, such as drink or drug driving
    • unlicensed driving offences
  • be eligible on the day you renew your licence, regardless of the expiry date.

If you're eligible:

  • the discount will be automatically applied when you renew your unrestricted licence for 1, 3, 5 or 10 years.
  • you can renew your licence up to 6 months after its expiry date and receive the discount. 

Note: The following licences don't qualify for a discount:

  • interstate and overseas licences
  • learner licences
  • provisional P1 and P2 licences.
Last updated: 26 July 2023