Provisional/probationary licensing:
On my P1 plates, I live in NSW so I obviously I have a NSW license. I plan to drive to Victoria in the coming fortnight, and will be down there for a while. In regards to the licensing restrictions for Provisional/probationary drivers, the rules and restrictions vary from state to state. As a NSW license holder, which rules/restrictions do I follow?
NSW:
P1: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettingalicence/car/provisional_licence.html
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).
* Be restricted to driving an automatic or clutchless manual transmission vehicle, if the test was not passed in a manual vehicle.
*
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.
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements is an offence and carries heavy penalties, including loss of licence.
A provisional P1 licence will be suspended or refused if the threshold of four demerit points is reached or exceeded. P1 licence holders will have their licence suspended for at least three months for any speeding offence. An additional suspension or refusal period will apply for any excessive speed offence (More than 30km/h above the speed limit).
P2: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettingalicence/car/provisional_p2.html
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.
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements is an offence and carries heavy penalties, including loss of licence.
A provisional P2 licence will be suspended or refused if the threshold of seven demerit points is reached or exceeded. A suspension or refusal period will also apply for any excessive speed offence (more than 30km/h above the speed limit).
During the term of a P2 licence you are able to upgrade to a LR, MR and HR class of licence - see 'Heavy vehicles' for more information.
NOTE: Restricted car list found here: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/200909_prohibited_vehicles_list.pdf
VIC:
Displaying Plates: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licensing/GettingYourPs/UsingLAndPPlates.htm
Peer Restrictions: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licensing/GettingYourPs/Peerpassengerrestriction.htm
NOTE: probationary prohibited vehicles found here - http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home...edriversandprobationaryprohibitedvehicles.htm
On my P1 plates, I live in NSW so I obviously I have a NSW license. I plan to drive to Victoria in the coming fortnight, and will be down there for a while. In regards to the licensing restrictions for Provisional/probationary drivers, the rules and restrictions vary from state to state. As a NSW license holder, which rules/restrictions do I follow?
NSW:
P1: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettingalicence/car/provisional_licence.html
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).
* Be restricted to driving an automatic or clutchless manual transmission vehicle, if the test was not passed in a manual vehicle.
*
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.
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements is an offence and carries heavy penalties, including loss of licence.
A provisional P1 licence will be suspended or refused if the threshold of four demerit points is reached or exceeded. P1 licence holders will have their licence suspended for at least three months for any speeding offence. An additional suspension or refusal period will apply for any excessive speed offence (More than 30km/h above the speed limit).
P2: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettingalicence/car/provisional_p2.html
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.
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements is an offence and carries heavy penalties, including loss of licence.
A provisional P2 licence will be suspended or refused if the threshold of seven demerit points is reached or exceeded. A suspension or refusal period will also apply for any excessive speed offence (more than 30km/h above the speed limit).
During the term of a P2 licence you are able to upgrade to a LR, MR and HR class of licence - see 'Heavy vehicles' for more information.
NOTE: Restricted car list found here: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/200909_prohibited_vehicles_list.pdf
VIC:
Displaying Plates: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licensing/GettingYourPs/UsingLAndPPlates.htm
Peer Restrictions: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licensing/GettingYourPs/Peerpassengerrestriction.htm
NOTE: probationary prohibited vehicles found here - http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home...edriversandprobationaryprohibitedvehicles.htm
