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What’s the demerit point limit? Show more
| Type of licence (if held) | Details of demerit point limits |
|---|---|
| Learner permit | 5 points in any 12 month period OR 12 points in any 3 year period |
| P1 or P2 licence | 5 points in any 12 month period OR 12 points in any 3 year period |
How many points do you get on your PS in Victoria?
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 long are you on P2 for Vic?
three years
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.
What happens when you get 12 demerit points in Victoria?
If a Full licence holder incurs 12 demerit points within a three-year period, VicRoads will send them a Demerit Point Notice advising the automatic suspension of the person’s driver licence and the duration of the suspension.
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.
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 many mistakes can you have on a driving test in Victoria?
Remember that you must make 3 or fewer errors in your pre-drive checklist, no “critical errors” and no more than 15 total errors while driving during your test. A few common things that can contribute to failure include: Not performing head checks on blind spots. Failing to signal properly.
Can P2 drivers carry passengers Vic?
P1 licence holders in Victoria cannot carry more than one peer passenger aged 16 to less than 22 years of age, excluding a spouse/domestic partner or siblings/step-siblings. This rule applies 24/7. Learner and P2 licence holders can carry up to the passenger capacity of the vehicle they are driving.
How long have I held my P2 license for?
This is only if you haven’t been suspended for unsafe driving. Your P2 licence is valid for 36 months. After this time your licence will expire and you will have to renew it or apply for a full licence.
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.
Can you still drive after 12 points?
You can be banned from driving if you already have 12 or more penalty points on your licence. Your ban can last: 6 months, if you get 12 or more penalty points within 3 years. 12 months, if you get a second disqualification within 3 years.
How many points before I lose my licence?
There’s no upper limit on how many points you can get on your licence, though getting 12 points or more within a three-year period usually results in a minimum driving ban of six months. Someone charged with multiple driving offences at the same time could find themselves with more than 12 points.
How long is the ban for 12 points on your licence?
six months
Generally, you can be disqualified from driving for: six months if you get 12 penalty points or more within three years. 12 months if you get a second disqualification within three years.
How do I upgrade my P2 license to full?
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.
How do I upgrade my P2?
To upgrade your provisional licence from: P1 to P2, you must have held your P1 licence for at least 12 months (not including any suspension period). P2 to full, you must have held your P2 licence for at least 2 years (not including any suspension period).
How long do you have green PS for Vic?
three years
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.
What are blue P plates mean in Victoria?
If you are a probationary driver you must display P plates whenever you drive.
How fast can P platers drive in Victoria?
Victorian red P plate rules do not set a special speed limit on drivers. P platers can drive at the signposted speed. Red P platers must have a 0.00% blood alcohol content. You cannot have any alcohol in your system.
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 are instant fails on driving test Vic?
Just as speeding is a surefire way to fail your test, so is driving too slowly or recklessly. Driving under the speed limit can be just as dangerous as speeding, and it will also result in an instant fail. The same goes for driving recklessly.
Is dry steering an instant fail?
Dry steering doesn’t directly put the safety of the car occupants, other road users or pedestrians a risk and therefore it is an ‘acceptable bad habit’ on the driving test.