You must:
- carry a driver licence when driving.
- show red P plates that can be seen from at least 20 metres away, on the front and back of your vehicle unless you’re:
- have a zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
- drive an automatic vehicle and have an A condition on your licence if you were tested in one:
What are the laws in Victoria relating to P plate drivers?
P-plate drivers can’t use their mobile phone while driving. This includes using hands-free or handheld devices or any text messaging of any kind. P1 drivers can’t have more than one ‘peer passenger’ in their car. A ‘peer passenger’ is someone aged 16 to under 22 years old.
What speed can P platers do in Victoria?
Victorian red P plate rules do not set a special speed limit on drivers. P platers can drive at the signposted speed.
What do blue P plates mean in Victoria?
If you are a probationary driver you must display P plates whenever you drive.
How long do you stay on P plates in Victoria?
P1 and P2 probationary licences Victoria has a two stage probationary driver licence. A P1 licence is issued for the first 12 months followed by a P2 licence for three years.
How many passengers can P platers have in Victoria?
one peer passenger
A P1 driver or corresponding novice driver must not drive a motor vehicle with more than one peer passenger.
How many passengers can a P1 driver have Vic?
one passenger
Victoria P1 peer passenger restrictions apply. You must not drive with more than one passenger between 16 to 21 unless the passenger is your spouse/domestic partner or sibiling/ step sibiling. NSW P1 peer passenger restrictions apply.
Can I drive a V8 on my p’s in Victoria?
No, probationary drivers cannot drive a vehicle that has an engine that has been modified to increase the vehicle’s performance (other than a modification made by the manufacturer in the course of the manufacture of the vehicle).
What does a blue P plate mean in Australia?
Recognising that road rules have changed since many parents first got their licences, and their driving skills may become habitual, the Blue P program support parents through the process and removes barriers for young people who may feel challenged in gaining their licence.
How far above the speed limit can you go Victoria?
It is an offence to drive in excess of the speed limit and driving up to 24 kilometres above the limit will often result in a loss of demerit points and a fine. For drivers who speed at 25 kilometres or more above the speed limit, harsher penalties apply.
Can P plate use GPS Victoria?
Similarly, riders who hold a Learner, P1 or P2 licence are also not permitted to use a mobile phone in any manner while riding (including while stationary but not parked). These rules apply to novice riders who wish to use GPS or similar technologies on a mobile phone, with or without the use of earbuds.
What does green P sticker mean?
probationary
You can display green ‘probationary’ P plates to show that you’ve just passed your driving test. You do not have to display them. You can leave them on your vehicle for as long as you like.
What does a yellow P plate mean?
But it actually shows that the driver is on a provisional/probationary licence (or learner’s licence) and carries restrictions. It also indicates other drivers this is an inexperienced driver, and they should make allowances for him.
What’s the difference between P1 and P2?
P1 (red P plate), which lasts for at least the first 12 months of probationary driving. P2 (green P plate), which normally starts 12 months from when you get your P1 licence and lasts for at least three years.
When should you take p plates off?
There is no official guidance regarding how long a driver should display P plates – motorists can simply keep them on their vehicle until they feel confident enough to drive without them.
How do I go from P2 to full licence Vic?
Here’s what to do.
To apply for your full (unrestricted) licence, you must:
- have held your P2 licence for at least 24 months.
- prove your identity.
- pass an eyesight test.
- pay the licence fee, unless you’re eligible for a concession.
Can P2 drivers carry passengers Vic?
Learner, P1 and P2 drivers can only drive a vehicle that has a seatbelt fitted to the driver’s seat. You cannot carry more passengers than there are passenger seatbelts fitted to the vehicle and all occupants must wear the seatbelts correctly when travelling.
Can a P2 rider carry a pillion passenger Vic?
must carry your learner permit or receipt every time you drive. must not ride a motorcycle other than a learner approved motorcycle (LAMS) must not ride a motorcycle carrying a pillion passenger (a motorcycle with a sidecar is acceptable with a passenger)
Can NSW P platers drive the speed limit in Victoria?
All learner drivers can drive at the posted speed limit in Victoria.
Can P platers listen to music Vic?
While you may not feel as though you are using your phone, under Victorian rules you are. Both P1 and P2 probationary drivers must never use any hands-free or hand-held device while driving, which includes listening to music.
What are the passenger conditions for P1 and P2?
Passenger limits for P1 and P2 drivers
P1 drivers under 25 are not permitted to drive with more than one passenger under 21 between the hours of 11pm and 5am.