Contact the driving authority in the country you are planning to visit to find out their driver licence requirements. P1 or p2 drivers who are issued with a new licence after a period of being disqualified from driving, will for 12 months only be allowed to carry one passenger. You must pass both the hazard perception test and practical driving test to progress to your red ps provisional p1 licence hazard perception test. Remember, while p plate laws can be a pain, theyre there to help you become a safe driver. Provisional p2 licence holders who also hold a class lr, mr or hr heavy vehicle licence will remain on a provisional licence until they have held the p2 licence for a minimum of two years and passed a driver qualification test. T o progress from red ps to your green ps probationary p2 you must have held your red ps for at least 12 months. What you can and cant do under the rules nsw government. You must pass both the hazard perception test and practical driving test to progress to your red ps provisional p1 licence. A comparison in the two period before and after the july 2007 since the introduction of the new p1 speeding laws has shown a 37% reduction in crashes involving a p1 speeding driver. Red and green p platers can only get 4 demerit points before they get their license suspended in nsw, far less than the 12 points it takes to suspend a full license. P plate laws sa the p plate rules for south australia. Strict new laws for all pplate drivers bans phone use of any. P1 drivers under the age of 25 can only carry 1 passenger under the age of 21 between 11pm and 5am there are some exemptions. Restrictions for l and p plate drivers keeping your.
Provisional p1 licence details red ps driving test nsw. If you accrue any more demerit points during a 3 year period, your licence will be suspended. T o progress from red ps to your green ps probationary p2 you must. Whether youre a learner driver and youve just gotten your learners license and l plates, or youre on a p1 licence or p2 licence and have your provisional license in nsw, you may be wondering what restrictions apply to you. You only need to complete 50 hours instead of the normal 120 hours of onroad driving experience.
There are different rules and restrictions that apply to p1 red and p2 green pplaters see the rules and restrictions for pplaters section below for an overview. People under 21 when they pass the drive test people under 21 move to a probationary p1 licence red ps when they progress from a learner permit. A number of exemptions are available to allow young drivers to work and participate in certain activities. A learner has to log at least 120 hours of driving over at least 12 months before attempting to pass the test to get a p1 licence, which includes restrictions on speed and lasts for. Laws that only apply to p1 provisional licence holders. P1 drivers must hold the licence for one year before progressing to the next stage. P1 drivers the first stage of nsw provisional drivers licensing system after lplates represent 3 per cent of the 6 million drivers on nsw roads, as of june 2017, but they represent more. Younger drivers drivers nsw centre for road safety. You must be parked out of the line of traffic to use your phone in any way. For people under 25, the learner licence must be held for a minimum of 10 months before you can attempt a hazard perception test. Mar 20, 2018 to apply for your p1 licence red ps in nsw, you must be at least 17 years of age, have held a learner licence for at least 12 months and have logged at least 120 hours of supervised driving time including at least 20 hours of night driving unless youre 25 or older in your learner driver log book. Nsw red p plate rules red p platers cannot drive more than 90kmh.
You need to display p plates clearly on the front and rear of your car. These effects worsen as the size and weight of the trailer increase relative to that of the towing vehicle. A person who holds a provisional p1 licence of class c is not eligible to apply for a provisional p2 licence of class c, and a person who holds a provisional p1 licence of class r is not eligible to apply for a provisional p2 licence of class r or an unrestricted licence of class r, if the person has committed speeding offences, within the meaning of section 59 of the act, while holding the. To reduce the number of new drivers involved in crashes we need to improve the way the gls prepares novice drivers in particular young drivers to be safe and low risk drivers. Nsw also observes a number of strict laws for provisional and learner drivers. If you want to apply for an exemption, please visit a service centre. Guides and support services for nsw citizens impacted by coronavirus covid19.
If youve held your p1 licence for at least 12 months, you can apply for a provisional p2 class c driver licence. P1 drivers may not tow a trailer with a weight greater than 250kg. P1 drivers can only drive manual cars if they passed their driving test with a manual car. Apply for a provisional p2 driver licence service nsw. The rules for young drivers in nsw can be a bit confusing and can differ between australian states or territories. Both p1 provisional licence holders and p2 provisional licence holders are banned from driving high performance vehicles that have. This paper outlines the pilot of a restricted provisional p1 driver licence which commenced in three remote areas of nsw in july 20. Here are the p1 license laws that apply to you in south australia. There are now strict new laws for pplate drivers governing the use of mobile devices while they are behind the wheel which all came into effect from december 1. Some selfimposed constraints and seeking support when needed can reduce your risk as an independent driver. You dont have the same restrictions on passengers as p1 drivers.
Dec 03, 2016 there are now strict new laws for pplate drivers governing the use of mobile devices while they are behind the wheel which all came into effect from december 1. Using an interstate or overseas drivers licence in south australia and how to apply for a drivers licence here. Probationary p2 licence green ps details driving test vic. P1 drivers are not eligible to hold heavy vehicle licences of any kind. It is now against the law for p1 and p2 licence holders in nsw to use their phones in any way while they are driving. You can also apply if youve passed the driving test as a holder of an interstate learner licence, provisional licence or an overseas licence. Nsw learner, p1 and p2 drivers and riders must obey the same licence conditions and restrictions as listed above that apply to them in nsw when they drive or ride in other states or territories in australia. Check prohibited vehicles for provisional p1 and p2 drivers. You can use any combination of the following vehicle details to search.
Road transport driver licensing regulation 2017 nsw. A guide to the driving test tips for provisional drivers. Current restrictions the following restrictions currently apply. If you hold a p1 licence, are under 25, and you are driving between 11pm and 5am you can only carry 1 passenger under the age of 21 who is not an immediate family member. Road rules for learner and p plate drivers around australia.
P1 and p2 drivers are both prohibited from supervising learner drivers. Highpowered performance vehicle restrictions apply to queenslander p1 and p2 licence holders under the age of 25, or over 25 if returning from a disqualification to a p1 or p2 probationary licence, and who were under 25 at the time of the offence. You cannot take a practical driving test until you are at least 17 years of age and have met the. Learn about the restrictions when youre on your p1 or p2 licence. With all that said, heres everything you need to know about the p plate laws sa has in place. P1 drivers and provisional motorcycle riders will have their licence suspended for at least 3 months for any speeding offence. Learner, p1 and p2 drivers must not use a mobile phone of any kind.
People under 21 move to a probationary p1 licence red ps when they progress from a learner permit. P1 drivers are limited to a total of four demerit points during the term of the licence, as compared to the thirteenpoint limit on unrestricted licences. After six months, the restricted conditions will automatically expire, and the standard p1 rules will apply for the rest of your p1 licence period. P1 drivers cannot carry more than one peer passenger aged 16 to less than 22 years of age. These restrictions apply for the rest of the pplate period, regardless of age. When towing and driving on a road without street lights, drive at least 60 metres behind heavy vehicles or other vehicles towing trailers,unless overtaking. P1 car licence holders can tow small trailers with up to 250 kg of unloaded weight.
From 28 july 2014, passenger and night driving restrictions will apply to all p1 drivers under the age of 25. Nov 20, 2017 the restricted p1 licence is designed to allow you to drive to work, education and medical related appointments. Provisional p1 licence driver licence licence roads. Provisional licence restrictions transport and motoring. Provisional driver s licence holders are not permitted to drive between midnight and 5. As a p1 driver, you should use this form to help you determine whether you meet the exemption criteria.
L and p plates have to be attached to the outside of the car you cant stick the plates on the inside of your window. P1 drivers may only carry the number of passengers that can be properly seated in seats and restrained by approved seat belts or child restraints. The restricted p1 provisional licence aims to facilitate access to services for young people in the selected pilot areas. P1 drivers under 25 are not permitted to drive with more than one passenger under 21 between the hours of 11pm and 5am. For guidance about which vehicles p1 p2 drivers can and cannot drive, you can go to the p1 p2 vehicles search. To apply for a p1 licence you must be at least 17 years old and have held a learner licence for at least 12 months, unless you are aged 25 years or older. For people under 25, the learner licence must be held for a minimum of 10 months before you can attempt a hazard perception test for people over 25, you can attempt. Restricted licences holders including learner, p1 and p2 drivers and riders are not permitted to use their phone at all while driving or riding. Bernie has already received 10 demerit points this year. Stay up to date by following the nsw government and premiers facebook pages visiting other people at home up to two adults and any dependant children can visit another persons home take extra care when visiting vulnerable people and continue to practise physical distancing and good personal hygiene. The p plate laws sa enforces mean you need to remember the extra rules and restrictions on top of the general road rules.
Nov 20, 2017 its important that you understand the restrictions on learners and p1 and p2 drivers so you dont get fined or worse, lose your licence. These restrictions also apply if you are driving on a probationary p1 or p2 licence after serving a suspension. If youre under 25 and hold a p1 licence, you must not drive a vehicle with more than one passenger other than the driver who is under 21, between 11pm and 5am. Jul 23, 2016 this test is currently a requirement for p1 drivers to progress to a p2 licence. This search includes vehicles banned that are in the roads and maritime services document novice driver high performance vehicle restrictions. Any speeding offence will result in a three month license suspension. Jul 23, 2017 p1 drivers the first stage of nsw provisional drivers licensing system after lplates represent 3 per cent of the 6 million drivers on nsw roads, as of june 2017, but they represent more. That means some offenses carry an immediate license suspension. In new south wales the minimum age to be eligible for a provisional p1 licence is 17. Learner and p1 drivers must not tow another motor vehicle or trailer.
If bernie has demerit points, his licence may be suspended. In nsw, drivers with a p1 licence cannot have more than one passenger under 21 between 11pm and 5am and the rms advises drivers to obey rules relating to the state where they obtained their licence. P2 drivers can drive at the speed limit, and tow trailers or another vehicle. If youre under 25 and live in a specified remote area, you can apply for a restricted p1 licence after youve logged only 50 hours practical driving experience including at least 10 hours of night driving in your learner driver log book. Pplates must be displayed outside the driver s car. Instead, p2 drivers will need to show they have a good driving record. You are generally able to drive internationally subject to the laws of the country you are travelling in with an international licence as well as your queensland driver licence. May 08, 2014 hi lifehacker, i have my p1 drivers licence in nsw. If youre driving with a p1 provisional licence you need pplates on the vehicle so other drivers know youre an inexperienced driver. Driver licences in australia refer to the official permit required for a person to legally drive a motor vehicle in australia. If your provisional licence was issued on or after 28 july 2014, you can apply for a full drivers licence when you have held your provisional licence p1 and p2 for three years one year on p1 and 2 years on p2 and. In 2016, drivers on a p1 or p2 licence made up eight per cent of all licence holders but they represented 15 per cent of all fatalities on nsw roads.
These tools will improve your chances of getting your red p plates provisional p1 licence on the first attempts. Rules for p1 drivers nsw australia driving schools. Restrictions p1 drivers must observe a maximum speed limit of 90kmh, and observe the posted speed limit where it is below 90kmh. Also, if you are under 25 and hold a full licence the high powered vehicle restrictions do not apply. P1 drivers cannot travel faster than 90kmh in 90kmh zones, 90kmh in 100kmh zones or 100 kmh in 110kmh zones. But for nsw i could only find one thing about this rule. Provisional drivers are prohibited from driving high. A friend recently told me that when driving in queensland i can follow their road rules and do 110km in that zone instead of sticking to 90km.
Learner drivers and learner and provisional motorcycle riders are not allowed to tow. If you want to remove this restriction, visit licence conditions and refer to the a automatic transmission section for more information. Nsw restrictions for provisional and learner drivers. Apply for a provisional p1 driver licence service nsw. High performance vehicle restrictions driver licence. With a p1 provisional licence you can drive independently, without a qualified supervising driver or driving instructor. Fatal crash involvements of p1 driver in the two year periods before and after the 2007 reforms declined by 35% compared to 2006. The demerit points will remain on your driving record. If you get 14 to 15 demerit points your professional driver s licence will be suspended for three months. Driving test nsw provides a range of free resources to help you pass the hazard perception test and practical driving test. Jan, 2020 you dont have the same restrictions on passengers as p1 drivers. New south wales has three different limits for blood alcohol concentration depending on your type of licence.
The fine also said that he would be given 3 demerit points on his driver s licence. The length of the suspension will depend on how many demerit points you get. Regional pilot of a restricted p1 provisional licence. P1 drivers are not permitted to exceed a maximum speed of 90 kmh while p2 drivers may not exceed 100 kmh. Learner, p1 and p2 drivers and motorcyclists nsw learner, p1 and p2 licence holders are not permitted to use a mobile phone at all while driving or riding. Check the box to confirm youve read and agree to the disclaimer and notice. The p1 licence is your first provisional licence, before you move onto p2. The restricted p1 licence is designed to allow you to drive to work, education and medical related appointments. A guide to the driving test tips for provisional drivers newly licensed provisional drivers have a far higher crash risk than learner drivers, as a supervisor no longer accompanies them. This includes when waiting at traffic lights or stuck in traffic. Driving interstate or overseas department of transport.
The following restrictions apply to p plate drivers in nsw. Sorry to burst your bubble alex, but if youre on a p1 drivers licence in nsw and you go to queensland, the restrictions you have on your licence still. A zero blood alcohol limit applies to p plate drivers in nsw. Two weeks later, bernie received a fine in the mail from revenue nsw. P1 drivers can tow trailers up to a maximum unloaded weight of 250 kilograms. There are 2 types of provisional licencesp1 and p2. Pplate driver fined for following wrong nsw p1 rules in. Provisional p1 licence details red ps prerequisites. Restricted p1 younger drivers nsw centre for road safety. If you want to get a nsw driver licence, you can use this page to work through the stages involved in going from learner to full licence.
Restrictions for l and p plate drivers keeping your licence. If you are under 25 years of age, you will need to book and pass your practical driving test to get your p1 licence. If youre a p1 or p2 driver, youre normally limited to the number of passengers you can carry and the type of vehicles you can drive. Road users handbook pg 14 passing your driving test in an automatic vehicle if you passed your driving test in an automatic or clutchless manual transmission vehicle, you can only drive a manual vehicle as a p1 driver when accompanied and supervised by a full licence holder. The extra length and width can be hard to manage, with wind, road roughness and passing vehicles having a greater effect than on the vehicle alone. Break free of location restrictions with cloud computing. If youre found guilty of any driving offences, or you break any of the rules for p1 or p2 drivers, you may have your p1 or p2 licence period extended as part of any penalties. A p1 provisional driver s licence allows you to drive unsupervised with a range of restrictions. Blood alcohol limits in new south wales driver knowledge test. Have a good driving record avoiding licence cancellation or suspension and drink and drug offences so as long as you have a good driving record throughout the 12 months on.
But remember, your pplates must be on, your licence handy, and the road rules and p licence rules must be followed. If youre a p1 or p2 provisional licence holder and want to check if youre allowed to drive a certain vehicle, you can do this online. You cannot take a practical driving test until you are at least 17 years of age and have met the logbook requirements. P1 provisional licence transport and motoring queensland. You can apply for a provisional p1 driver licence if youve held a nsw learner licence for the required period of time, and passed the necessary tests. You cannot use your phone in any way while driving, including any form of handsfree technology, like bluetooth or a loud speaker. Passenger conditions rules for p1 drivers nsw as a p1 licence holder, there are special conditions regarding the passengers you can carry. This includes use of handsfree and bluetooth functions. All pplate drivers will be banned from using their mobile phones for at least three years, even handsfree or in speaker mode, under a range of new restrictions to reverse what nsw roads minister. Hi lifehacker, i have my p1 drivers licence in nsw. The restricted p1 licence will be piloted for two years and allows young people living in remote areas wider access to health, education and work opportunities. Learner, p1 or p2 drivers or equivalent from anywhere in the world. Certain restrictions apply when you drive using a p1 or p2 licence. Strict new laws for all pplate drivers bans phone use of.
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