Victorian red P plate rules do not set a special speed limit on drivers. P platers can drive at the signposted speed.
What are the rules for red P platers in Victoria?
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: a member of the police force driving a vehicle for work.
Can NSW P platers drive the speed limit in Victoria?
All learner drivers can drive at the posted speed limit in Victoria.
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 is the difference between red and green P plates in Victoria?
Probationary drivers under 21 have a two-stage four-year licence system. This means you will have: a P1 licence (red P-plate) for the first 12 months. a P2 licence (green P-plate) for the next three years.
How many passengers can you have on red PS Vic?
Drivers under the age of 21 in Victoria (VIC) hold their provisional licence longer than any other state, for a total of 4 years. When in VIC, you must follow these rules: Passenger limit: P1 drivers can’t carry more than one passenger aged 16 to 22 years. Mobile phone: Can’t be used at all.
How long are you on red PS Vic?
After you’ve been on your red Ps for 12 months, you can apply for your green Ps (the provisional P2 licence), the next licence stage. Your P1 licence is valid for 18 months, if you don’t apply for your green Ps during that time.
Can a NSW red P plater drive in Victoria?
You won’t need to convert your interstate driver licence.
You can drive in Victoria using your interstate driver licence or interstate learner permit.
What does a blue P plate mean in Vic?
If you are a probationary driver you must display P plates whenever you drive.
How much over the speed limit can I go Vic?
Speeding fines
You can be fined: 10 penalty units for driving less than 35 km/hour over the speed limit. 15 penalty units for driving at 35 km/hour or more but less than 45 km/hour over the speed limit. 20 penalty units for driving 45 km/hour or more over the speed limit.
Can you drive a Subaru WRX on your P’s Vic?
Interestingly, the Subaru WRX is P plate prohibited in Victoria in all but the entry-level automatic-transmission variant.
Can you drive a turbo car on your PS Victoria?
What are prohibited vehicles? Prohibited vehicles – also known as ‘high performance vehicles’ – cannot be driven by drivers with a P1 or P2 licence. High performance vehicles have greater acceleration and power than other vehicles.
Can you drive a 350Z on P plates?
Off limits are “certain high-performance six-cylinder engine vehicles”. These include the Porsche 911/Boxster, Nissan 350Z, BMW M3, Honda NSX and Mercedes SLK350.
How many mistakes can you have on a driving test in Victoria?
In a drive test only up to two critical errors are allowed which includes one critical error in stage I and one critical error in stage II or two critical errors in stage II of the test. More than two critical errors or two critical errors in the stage I of the test results in immediate termination of the drive test.
Can I drive alone with provisional license?
It’s illegal to drive on a provisional licence when unaccompanied, so driving alone could result in prosecution. Driving without supervision could also invalidate any insurance and you could end up with extra points on your provisional licence for this, potentially resulting in a driving ban.
What happens if a learner driver is caught speeding in Victoria?
If you hold a learner or provisional licence and commit any speeding offence, you’ll receive at least 4 demerit points. This means that: Learners and P1 licence holders will have their licence suspended or refused for at least 3 months for any speeding offence. A fine will also be issued.
Is it illegal to drive with headphones in Victoria?
However, traffic laws in Australia aim to curtail the items which tend to distract drivers on the road to lower the number of accidents. This includes using your mobile phone or not holding on to the wheel properly. Put simply, while wearing headphones when driving can be distracting, it is not technically illegal.
What counts as running a red light Vic?
you were driving a car. you did not stop at a red traffic light, before the stop line at a red light, or at a ‘stop here on red signal’ sign.
How many demerit points for red P plates Vic?
provisional P2 licence – 7 points. provisional P1 licence – 4 points. learner licence – 4 points. unrestricted licence during a good behaviour periodlaunch – 2 points.
How many points is a green PS Vic?
P Plate Restrictions in New South Wales
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.
How many points is a red light Vic?
three demerit points
Red light camera offences
Failing to obey traffic lights, both red-light and red-light arrow, incurs a penalty of $462 and three demerit points.