12 months.
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.
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.
How many hours do you need to get your P’s Vic?
120 hours
Get your Ps
If you’re 18 years old and have completed required 120 hours of supervised driving, you can apply for a probationary driver licence.
How do P plates work in Victoria?
There are two kinds of probationary licence in Victoria: 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.
Can you get your P’s early in Victoria?
When am I eligible to get my Ps? To apply for your probationary driver licence you must be 18 years of age or older and; have a Victorian residential address. meet evidence of identity requirements.
How long do you have to keep P plates on your car?
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.
Can Red P platers have passengers Vic?
Maximum speed limit: 90 km/h (L and P1) or 100 km/h (P2). Passenger limit: P1 drivers under 25 can’t drive with more than one passenger under 21 between the hours of 11pm and 5am (immediate family members exempt). Mobile phone: Can’t be used at all. Towing: Not permitted (L), or up to 250kg (P1).
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 do I convert my P2 to full license in Victoria?
You must have held your green P’s (P2 licence) for at least 3 years to get your full licence. You must also pass an eyesight test.
What does a blue P plate mean in Vic?
If you are a probationary driver you must display P plates whenever you drive.
Do P plates reduce insurance?
Will P plates affect the cost of my car insurance? Unfortunately, P plates won’t mean you get cheaper car insurance. As a new driver, you’re still considered high risk – even with P plates. This means you should expect to pay more for your car insurance than more experienced drivers.
How many passengers can be on a red P-plate Vic?
P1 drivers can’t carry more than one passenger aged between 16 to 22. If you’re a P-plate driver under 25, you can’t drive with more than one passenger aged 16 to 20 (immediate family members exempt). This rule doesn’t apply if a person with their full licence is sitting next to and supervising you.
How many points on P plates Vic?
learner or P-plate driver – no more than 11 demerit points within any three-year period, and no more than four demerit points within any 12-month period.
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 start driving as soon as I pass?
When you can start driving. You can start driving straight away when you’ve passed your test. You do not need to wait for your full licence to arrive. Contact DVLA if your full licence has not arrived 3 weeks after you applied for it.
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).
How long do you need P plates in Australia?
Provisional drivers must display red on white “P Plates” for three years unless: (a) they take an additional road safety program Road Ready Plus after six months of obtaining the Provisional Licence; or (b) they are over 26 years of age and held their licence for six months.
How long are you on P plates for in Australia?
Your P1 licence is valid for 18 months, if you don’t apply for your green Ps during that time. You need to hold your P2 licence (your green Ps) for at least 2 years before you can hold a full licence.
Are P plates worth having?
While you don’t have to, it’s generally advisable to use it at least for a short while after you’ve passed your test. Even though you might feel road-ready, it will likely be the first time you’ve driven alone. Having P plates displayed clearly will let drivers know that you are new to life on the roads.
What does red P plates mean Victoria?
Probationary drivers
Driving a car on your P-plates
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.
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.