If you`re not sure which traffic rules apply to you, visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/driving-and-transport/driver-and-rider-licences/provisional-driver-licences But additional rules mean additional confusion! This article describes the P-plate restrictions in New South Wales and the rules that P-plateurs must follow beyond the general New South Wales road rules. The P1 restricted driver`s licence is designed so you can get to work, training and medical appointments. After six months, the restricted terms will automatically expire and the standard P1 rules will apply for the remainder of your P1 license term. This „home conditions” rule also applies to novice drivers and drivers in Australia when driving or driving in other states or territories. With the exception of the Northern Territory and Victoria, visitors with a temporary visa (other than a permanent visa) from other countries are conditionally allowed to drive with their current foreign driver`s licence for the duration of their stay. Conditions vary for each state and territory. As a general rule, drivers must carry their foreign driving licence. A certified translation or an International Driving Permit is only required if the driver`s license is not in English and the original driver`s license must be worn independently. In New South Wales, once a driver is a permanent resident, a local licence must generally be obtained within three months. [41] In Victoria, a resident who wishes to stay longer than 6 months cannot drive for more than six months with a foreign driver`s licence (calculated based on visa issuance or date of entry into Australia, whichever is later).
[42] WA has two categories of driver`s license: C, which allows you to drive any vehicle weighing less than 4.5 tons, C-A, which allows you to drive any vehicle with automatic transmission and weighing less than 4.5 tons. See [30] Some states issue driver`s licenses only for certain transmissions. Drivers with an automatic driving licence cannot drive vehicles with manual transmission, while drivers with a manual licence may drive both. States like South Australia do not have such a differentiation and can conduct both, regardless of which one they have studied with. Red and green P-Plattlers can only get 4 demerit points before having their licence suspended in New South Wales, far less than the 12 points needed to suspend a full licence. This means that some violations will result in an immediate license ban. Demerit points are valid for P1 pilots. Your P1 licence will be suspended or refused if you earn or exceed 4 demerit points over a period of 3 years. The same P1 restrictions apply, except that P2 drivers are allowed to tow trailers.
Since 25 November 2013, P2 drivers are no longer allowed to use mobile phones, including hands-free kits, while driving. The restriction on peer passengers does not apply to P2 drivers. You should display whites on green „P-plates” instead of red plates. If a person is over 21 years of age, if authorized, they go directly to the P2 permit for three years. Prohibited vehicle conditions apply to provisional licence holders to ensure the safety of novice drivers on our roads. Prohibited vehicles Drivers in categories P1 and P2 are subject to restrictions on high-performance vehicles, unless a specific exemption is granted and you can search for eligible vehicles online. You can apply for an exemption by visiting a registry or service centre in person, completing the P1/P2 exemption form for passengers or vehicles, and paying the application fee. Temporary P1 and P2 drivers are not allowed to drive heavy-duty vehicles that: Medical standards for drivers of commercial vehicles are set by the National Transport Commission and Austroads.
Visit our Know the Rules page for more information on using mobile phones. In addition to respecting road traffic rules, as all road users should do, there are specific rules associated with a provisional P1 driving license. Failure to comply with these additional regulations could result in hefty fines or loss of licenses. As there is no Australian licensing system, licensing rules vary by jurisdiction. Nevertheless, licenses are generally recognized and valid in other states and territories. Since 1997, there have been uniform regulations nationwide for the regulation of full motor vehicle driving licences and their renewal. [2] The blood alcohol level remains zero and you must ensure that all occupants, including yourself, are seated in a seat with an approved seat belt or restraint system and that each passenger uses the seat belt or restraint system. Do not supervise the learner. Special conditions apply when P1 drivers carry passengers. Each state has a demerit point system that results in the suspension of a driver`s license if the threshold of demerit points is reached.
Rules vary, but road authorities share information about interstate violations. Official designations of learners also vary, such as „learner`s licence” or `learner`s licence`, although they are commonly referred to as `L-badges`. The Graduate Permit (GLS) system is the process you go through to transition from your learner`s licence to your full driver`s licence. Through three levels, experience, limitations, conditions and testing, the GLS prepares new drivers to be safe and low-risk drivers. P1 drivers may only carry the number of passengers who are properly seated and who can be fastened by approved safety belts or child restraint systems. You can only drive vehicles that have a seat belt in the driver`s seat and you must wear a seat belt. Note: Drivers with their provisional or educational license follow the limits imposed by their own state when driving in other states. When driving with an SA driver`s license in states where the speed limit imposed by a provisional and learning license is less than 100 km/h, drivers can still drive at 100 km/h, while local P and L badges are subject to their own state`s restrictions, such as 90 km/h in New South Wales. This means that temporary or learning drivers in South Australia may be stopped more frequently than local drivers. [21] The driver is prohibited from towing a trailer or other vehicle or operating a towed vehicle. P1 drivers shall not drive a vehicle towing another vehicle with an unladen mass exceeding 250 kg. P1 drivers may tow loaded or unloaded trailers, but the unladen mass of the trailer itself (excluding loading) shall not exceed 250 kg and shall affix a P-plate to the rear of the trailer during towing.
Non-compliance is a criminal offence and is subject to severe penalties, including loss of license. According to the Highway Code P1 of February 28, 2022, if your red P, YOU MUST: Temporary drivers must comply with all traffic rules and traffic rules and other restrictions: for example, the maximum speed is 100 km / h, the blood alcohol level (BAC) must be zero, provisional drivers must not use a mobile phone in any form while driving, including hands-free kits and SMS. The accumulation of five or more demerit points over a 12-month period triggers an action against a temporary driver. Learner drivers and P1 drivers caught illegally with a mobile phone will exceed their demerit point limit and face a three-month licence ban. The driver and temporary drivers must not use a mobile phone while driving. This includes hands-free phones where the speaker works or sends text messages. Yes, these rules can be boring and sometimes make life more difficult. But they`re there for a reason, and they`re designed to make life safer for you, your passengers, and other road users. That being said, NSW Transport and the NSW RMS regularly review and change the rules, especially as we get more information through driving behaviour research. L plates must be displayed while driving and must not tow a trailer. There are no special speed or vehicle restrictions.
On 1 December 2010, the Government of Western Australia introduced a new demerit point system for novice drivers (including L and P plate drivers). [29] Under this system, a driver may accumulate less than 4 demerit points in the first year of their provisional driver`s licence and less than 8 points in the second year before losing their licence. These limits include demerit points accumulated before these 1- and 2-year periods. The lack of ID cards in Australia means that driver`s licenses have become the de facto photo ID used in everyday situations.