Turd Ferguson
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Rules and regulations that cover most questions that get asked on this forum regarding Provisional drivers.
N.S.W P Plater Information and Restrictions
How do I get my P1 driver licence?
P1 drivers must:
Have P plates (red P on white background) displayed conspicuously at the front and rear exterior of the car when driving. The letter P on the plate must not be hidden. If towing a trailer, a P plate must be on the back of the trailer.
Not exceed zero blood alcohol concentration (this means you cannot drink before driving). It is also illegal to drive under the influence of drugs.
Observe a maximum speed limit of 90 km/h.
Observe towing restrictions (you are only allowed to tow light trailers of up to 250 kilograms unloaded weight).
Automatic transmission vehicles – You are restricted to driving an automatic or clutchless manual transmission vehicle if tested in one.
Not supervise a learner driver.
Not upgrade the licence to a higher class.
If aged under 25, you may only carry one passenger under the age of 21 between 11pm and 5am.
Only carry the number of passengers that can be properly seated in seats and restrained by approved seat belts or child restraints.
Only drive vehicles that have a seat belt fitted to the driver's position and you must wear the seat belt.
Not use any functions of a mobile phone including hands-free devices.
Not drive certain prohibited vehicles.
How do I get my P2 driver licence?
P2 licence holders must:
Have P plates (green P on a white background) displayed conspicuously at the front and rear exterior of the car when driving. The letter P on the plate must not be hidden. If towing a trailer, a P plate must be on the back of the trailer.
Not exceed zero blood alcohol concentration (this means you cannot drink before driving). It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs.
Observe a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h.
Not supervise a learner driver.
Only carry the number of passengers that can be properly seated in seats and restrained by approved seat belts or child restraints.
Only drive vehicles that have a seat belt fitted to the driver's position and you must wear the seat belt.
Not drive certain prohibited vehicles.
Vehicle and passenger conditions for P1 and P2 licence holders
Prohibited vehicles are those with:
Eight or more cylinders (except diesel).
A turbocharged engine (except diesel).
A supercharged engine (except diesel).
Engine performance modifications that require an engineers' certificate.
Certain high performance six cylinder engine vehicles or other vehicles as described in the publication Novice Drivers - High Performance Vehicle Restrictions.
A.C.T P Plate Restrictions and Information
Road Ready ACT Home Page
You must be at least 17 years of age and have held a learner licence for a minimum of 6 months before being able to obtain a provisional driver licence.
There are two methods you can use to get your provisional driver licence:
1. The Competency Based Training and Assessment Scheme (CBT&A), which uses a logbook system through an Accredited Driving Instructor.
2. Take a practical driving test with an ACT Government Licence Examiner.
You will be on a provisional driver licence for 3 years and must display a 'P' plate for this period - unless you take the optional Road Ready Plus (P..off) course after six months or more on a provisional driver licence.
During the 3 year provisional licence period your Alcohol Concentration (BAC) must be zero. So do not drink alcohol if you are intending to drive.
Q.L.D P Plate Restrictions and Information.
Provisional licence (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
When driving while you hold a provisional licence you:
must comply with the no alcohol limit (0.00). Drink driving offences carry monetary fines and disqualification periods.
must not drive under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs
must carry your provisional licence with you and show it to a police officer when asked to do so
must obey any conditions stated on your provisional licence or restrictions attached to your licence
may only drive or ride the class of vehicle stated on your provisional licence
may learn to drive or ride a higher class of vehicle than the class stated on your provisional licence, once issued a learner licence for that class of vehicle (Note: A provisional licence holder must not teach a learner licence holder to drive or ride a vehicle. Only an open licence holder is authorised to teach a learner driver or rider).
Restrictions (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
P-plates
You must clearly display red P-plates on the front and rear of your car (rear only for motorbikes).
Mobile phone
You must not use your mobile phone while driving, including the hands-free functions and Bluetooth accessories.
Your passengers are banned from using mobile phones on the loudspeaker function.
Passengers
Only one passenger under 21 years of age (excluding immediate family members) may travel with you between 11pm on a day and 5am on the next day.
High-powered (performance) vehicles
You are not allowed to drive high-powered (performance) vehicles.
High-powered (performance) vehicle restriction (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
High-powered (performance) vehicle restrictions apply for the duration of P1 and P2 licence periods for licence holders under the age of 25 years.
These restrictions also apply to probationary licence holders who return from a disqualification to a P1 or P2 probationary licence, where at the time of the offence they were under 25 years of age. These limits apply for the duration of the probationary period regardless of age.
High-powered (performance) vehicles include those with:
eight or more cylinders
a turbo-charged or super-charged engine that is not diesel powered
an engine that has a power output of more than 200 kW as per the manufacturer's specifications
a rotary engine that has an engine capacity of more than 1146cc as per the manufacturer's specifications
a modified engine that must be approved under section 13 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management — Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010.
The following vehicles are exempt and can be driven:
Suzuki Cappuccino 2D Cabriolet Turbo 3 657-698cc (1992-1997)
Daihatsu Copen L880 2D Convertible Turbo 4 659cc (2003 or later)
Smart fortwo coupe 2D Turbo 3 698cc (2000 or later)
Smart fortwo Cabriolet Turbo 3 2D 698cc (2000 or later)
Smart Roadster Turbo 3 2D 698cc (2000 or later).
Check your vehicle's power specifications on the vehicle manufacturer's website, or a car guide website.
Victoria P Plate Info
P plates & probationary prohibited vehicles : VicRoads
Lower perfomance turbo or supercharged vehicles : VicRoads
Peer passenger restriction : VicRoads
P1 and P2 Probationary licence restrictions : VicRoads
Probationary vehicle database : VicRoads
N.S.W P Plater Information and Restrictions
How do I get my P1 driver licence?
P1 drivers must:
Have P plates (red P on white background) displayed conspicuously at the front and rear exterior of the car when driving. The letter P on the plate must not be hidden. If towing a trailer, a P plate must be on the back of the trailer.
Not exceed zero blood alcohol concentration (this means you cannot drink before driving). It is also illegal to drive under the influence of drugs.
Observe a maximum speed limit of 90 km/h.
Observe towing restrictions (you are only allowed to tow light trailers of up to 250 kilograms unloaded weight).
Automatic transmission vehicles – You are restricted to driving an automatic or clutchless manual transmission vehicle if tested in one.
Not supervise a learner driver.
Not upgrade the licence to a higher class.
If aged under 25, you may only carry one passenger under the age of 21 between 11pm and 5am.
Only carry the number of passengers that can be properly seated in seats and restrained by approved seat belts or child restraints.
Only drive vehicles that have a seat belt fitted to the driver's position and you must wear the seat belt.
Not use any functions of a mobile phone including hands-free devices.
Not drive certain prohibited vehicles.
How do I get my P2 driver licence?
P2 licence holders must:
Have P plates (green P on a white background) displayed conspicuously at the front and rear exterior of the car when driving. The letter P on the plate must not be hidden. If towing a trailer, a P plate must be on the back of the trailer.
Not exceed zero blood alcohol concentration (this means you cannot drink before driving). It is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs.
Observe a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h.
Not supervise a learner driver.
Only carry the number of passengers that can be properly seated in seats and restrained by approved seat belts or child restraints.
Only drive vehicles that have a seat belt fitted to the driver's position and you must wear the seat belt.
Not drive certain prohibited vehicles.
Vehicle and passenger conditions for P1 and P2 licence holders
Prohibited vehicles are those with:
Eight or more cylinders (except diesel).
A turbocharged engine (except diesel).
A supercharged engine (except diesel).
Engine performance modifications that require an engineers' certificate.
Certain high performance six cylinder engine vehicles or other vehicles as described in the publication Novice Drivers - High Performance Vehicle Restrictions.
A.C.T P Plate Restrictions and Information
Road Ready ACT Home Page
You must be at least 17 years of age and have held a learner licence for a minimum of 6 months before being able to obtain a provisional driver licence.
There are two methods you can use to get your provisional driver licence:
1. The Competency Based Training and Assessment Scheme (CBT&A), which uses a logbook system through an Accredited Driving Instructor.
2. Take a practical driving test with an ACT Government Licence Examiner.
You will be on a provisional driver licence for 3 years and must display a 'P' plate for this period - unless you take the optional Road Ready Plus (P..off) course after six months or more on a provisional driver licence.
During the 3 year provisional licence period your Alcohol Concentration (BAC) must be zero. So do not drink alcohol if you are intending to drive.
Q.L.D P Plate Restrictions and Information.
Provisional licence (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
When driving while you hold a provisional licence you:
must comply with the no alcohol limit (0.00). Drink driving offences carry monetary fines and disqualification periods.
must not drive under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs
must carry your provisional licence with you and show it to a police officer when asked to do so
must obey any conditions stated on your provisional licence or restrictions attached to your licence
may only drive or ride the class of vehicle stated on your provisional licence
may learn to drive or ride a higher class of vehicle than the class stated on your provisional licence, once issued a learner licence for that class of vehicle (Note: A provisional licence holder must not teach a learner licence holder to drive or ride a vehicle. Only an open licence holder is authorised to teach a learner driver or rider).
Restrictions (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
P-plates
You must clearly display red P-plates on the front and rear of your car (rear only for motorbikes).
Mobile phone
You must not use your mobile phone while driving, including the hands-free functions and Bluetooth accessories.
Your passengers are banned from using mobile phones on the loudspeaker function.
Passengers
Only one passenger under 21 years of age (excluding immediate family members) may travel with you between 11pm on a day and 5am on the next day.
High-powered (performance) vehicles
You are not allowed to drive high-powered (performance) vehicles.
High-powered (performance) vehicle restriction (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
High-powered (performance) vehicle restrictions apply for the duration of P1 and P2 licence periods for licence holders under the age of 25 years.
These restrictions also apply to probationary licence holders who return from a disqualification to a P1 or P2 probationary licence, where at the time of the offence they were under 25 years of age. These limits apply for the duration of the probationary period regardless of age.
High-powered (performance) vehicles include those with:
eight or more cylinders
a turbo-charged or super-charged engine that is not diesel powered
an engine that has a power output of more than 200 kW as per the manufacturer's specifications
a rotary engine that has an engine capacity of more than 1146cc as per the manufacturer's specifications
a modified engine that must be approved under section 13 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management — Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010.
The following vehicles are exempt and can be driven:
Suzuki Cappuccino 2D Cabriolet Turbo 3 657-698cc (1992-1997)
Daihatsu Copen L880 2D Convertible Turbo 4 659cc (2003 or later)
Smart fortwo coupe 2D Turbo 3 698cc (2000 or later)
Smart fortwo Cabriolet Turbo 3 2D 698cc (2000 or later)
Smart Roadster Turbo 3 2D 698cc (2000 or later).
Check your vehicle's power specifications on the vehicle manufacturer's website, or a car guide website.
Victoria P Plate Info
P plates & probationary prohibited vehicles : VicRoads
Lower perfomance turbo or supercharged vehicles : VicRoads
Peer passenger restriction : VicRoads
P1 and P2 Probationary licence restrictions : VicRoads
Probationary vehicle database : VicRoads