That means some offenses carry an immediate license suspension. Can lplaters still drive and have driving lessons during the. Find out about getting a general boat, personal watercraft pwc driving licence or mooring licence, registering your vessel in nsw, waterway rules and safety, and other information about using waterways in. L plates cannot be fixed on the window inside the car. An lplate is a square plate bearing a sansserif letter l, for learner, which must be affixed to the front andor back of a vehicle in many countries if its driver is a learner under instruction, or a motorcycle rider with provisional entitlement to ride restricted motorcycles. This image shows a red p1 plate displayed on the back of a car next to the licence plate.
After 20 years of writing and research in financial services, shes an expert in the nsw ctp scheme. If youre a p1 or p2 provisional licence holder and want to check if youre allowed to drive a. Driving interstate with a queensland driver licence. The graduated demerit point system aims to reduce the crash risk of novice drivers by limiting their driving to safer, lower risk conditions, progressively. Important information for interstate learner drivers learner driver restrictions. The novice driver concept aims to ensure a driver gains at least two years experience before they are able to hold an unrestricted licence or what is colloquially called a full licence. A nsw boy on p plates crossed into victoria to pick up two friends, the police pulled him up and fined him for having two passengers in his peer group in the car. Both p1 provisional licence holders and p2 provisional licence holders are banned from driving high performance vehicles that have. Its now illegal for nsw learners to use phone navigtation apps.
The p plate laws sa enforces mean you need to remember the extra rules and restrictions on top of the general road rules. There are restrictions on probationary licence holders driving highpowered vehicles. Allows accredited third parties to check the status of a licence of drivers who have provided written consent. See renew or replace your driver licence for more information. L plates or l earner plates display a large single red letter l on the front and rear of a vehicle to inform other drivers and pedestrians that a learner driver is in control of the vehicle. Nsw red p plate rules red p platers cannot drive more than 90kmh.
The dkt is a computerbased road rules knowledge test. If i have a digital driver licence and im pulled over by nsw police, when is it ok to pick up my phone to show my licence. Keeping your drivers licence ensures that you still have the freedom to move around. New rules introduced for all new south wales drivers at the beginning of 2016 provide that if youre not on an l or p plate, you can only operate a mobile phone handsfree, via bluetooth, and if its mounted in a cradle that complies with the regulations.
Be supervised at all times by the holder of a full australian driver licence. Have l plates displayed clearly at the front and rear exterior of the car or an l sign on the roof of your instructors vehicle when driving. Supervising a learner driver is a challenging experience. Learner drivers must use an l plate on the front and back of the car or van so that they can be seen easily. In the case of a first time offence, the drivers licence can be suspended for 3 months and an onthespot fine also issued. Speeding fines, speeding tickets suspension periods and court imposed penalties for speeding offences in new south wales nsw. Find out about the rules for driving on a learner licence. Be supervised at all times by the holder of a full not learner or provisional. Driving interstate or overseas department of transport. The drivers handbook is the road rules handbook for all south australian drivers.
Driving directions and street directory for new south wales. Licence changes for new drivers published 15th september, 2017 in service nsw. Have l plates displayed conspicuously at the front and rear exterior of the car or an l sign on the roof. The nsw road rules are a framework for the safe and efficient movement of traffic on our roads. The appropriate l or p plate must be displayed at all times. Older drivers licensing in nsw is set up so that there is a balance between the safety of road users and the general community with the. Corrina used to lend her car to her kids and discovered first hand what ls, ps and demerits mean for greenslips. L plate size rules the rules about the size of l plates that must be displayed on a vehicle being driven by a learner driver. The biggest change for learner drivers and their families is that drivers will now be able to cut down the amount of supervised driving hours from 120 hours to 80 hours. Driving with a learners permit means you need to display a yellow l plate on the front and back of the vehicle to show other drivers you are an inexperienced driver. In australia, laws and driving regulations differ from state to state.
You will also have to obey the rules of the australian jurisdiction you are driving in. Alcohol, drugs and driving in nsw state library of nsw. Police have reported that too many young drivers have been caught hiding their l and p plates in obscure positions on dashboards. Whether youre a new driver, in the process of upgrading your licence, or just driving through while temporarily visiting nsw, being familiar with the rules of the road is essential. A friend recently told me that when driving in queensland i can follow their road rules and do 110km in that zone instead of sticking to 90km. Home advice what are the rules for using l plates for a learner driver. The driver knowledge test dkt is the first stage in the licensing process. In addition to complying with the nsw road rules, you also must follow these rules. You must display l plates so the letter l on each plate can be seen clearly at the front and rear of the vehicle rear only for motorcycles from 20m away. L plates must be clearly visible from the front and rear of the vehicle rear only for motorbikes.
In addition to following the nsw road rules, you must only drive cars. It shows the speed restriction for the driver p1 drivers are restricted to 90kph. When you are issued with your learner licence, you will also receive a learner driver log book. A great driver knows the rules, so investing in a copy of the highway code is crucial. Rules for learner drivers learner licence driver licence licence. Check the roads and maritime website for more information on driver licence conditions and to download the exemption form pdf, 308kb. 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. A test fee is payable each time you attempt the test. Driving on an international drivers licence in nsw australia. No l plates should be displayed on the vehicle when the driver is not a learner driver except when a licensed driving instructor is driving to or from a lesson. L plates learner licence resources driving test nsw. With all that said, heres everything you need to know about the p plate laws sa has in place. Any vehicle driven by a learner must display red l plates.
Hi lifehacker, i have my p1 drivers licence in nsw. Youll help a young person develop the skills and attitudes they need to become a. Have l plates displayed black l on an orangeyellow background clearly at the front and back of the vehicle, on the outside or an l. All pplaters to be banned from using phone gps while. Rules for learner drivers nsw australia driving schools. Photo shows top of austroads learner driver handbook laying on toy road map with. Nsw lplate requirements relaxed, roads minister duncan gay announced. For more information on mobile phone rules, select your licence type to find out what rules apply to you.
As the parent of an lplate driver, i found it ironic that the law required me. This article will outline the p plate restrictions in nsw, and the rules p platers need to adhere to, above and beyond the general nsw road rules. In wales you can use either red d plates, red l plates, or both. Unfortunately, young drivers already have to pay a lot more for their green slips. In addition to following the nsw road rules, you must.
L plates must have the letter l printed in black on a yellow background. You can learn more about l plates and p plates laws, rules and regulations on gov. This free smartphone app was created by the centre for road safety in 2014 and has been downloaded more than 200,000 times. Dealing with learner drivers can be frustrating for some due to often being a little slow in terms of moving off and in general speed. Have l plates displayed black l on an orangeyellow background clearly at the front and back of the vehicle, on the outside, or an l sign on the roof, when driving.
L and p plates must now be displayed on the exterior of cars. An l plate must be 150mm x 150mm in size bearing a black letter l on a. After all, the purpose of the l or p plate is so other motorists can tell youre a novice and give you more space and extra patience so ive heard. All pplaters to be banned from using phone gps while driving in nsw. But after a 17yearold in melbourne was hit with a fine for learning to. All l and pplate motorcyclists can only ride a motorcycle or motor scooter. Once youve passed your test, weve got green p plates too if you want the added security.
New rules for l and pplate drivers are now in force. Younger drivers drivers nsw centre for road safety. Stick to the regular laws of the road and youre ok to spend some. Be aware of the rules for novice drivers includes l and p platers. As a supervisor of a novice driver, you are subject to the same alcohol and drug driving provisions that would apply if you were driving the vehicle.
The worst spots in nsw for l and p plate offences in the past year were dubbo, with 289 and goulburn, with 217 infringements. The queensland allows learner drivers to drive to the posted speed limit. If youre towing a trailer, a p plate must be on the back of the trailer. Can lplaters still drive and have driving lessons during. September 7, 2016 admin driving, driving education, education, uncategorized. If you wish to join the driver licence check please register your expression of interest. Nsw road rules prohibit learner and provisional p1 and p2 drivers. This therefore means that there is no supplementary limit on a queensland learner driver when driving in nsw as they are permitted to drive to the posted speed limit.
If you havent progressed to a p1 licence at the end of the 5 years, you can renew it, but youll need to pay for and pass the dkt again. These tools will improve your chances of getting your l plates learner licence on the first attempts. All learner and provisional drivers must clearly display their l and p plates on the front and back of the outside of the vehicle the. Be supervised at all times by the holder of a full not learner or provisional australian driver licence. From december 1, it will be against the law for provisional licence holders in nsw to use their phones in any way while driving. Speed adviser is a drivers aid designed to reduce speeding and save lives. Nsw lplate requirements relaxed, roads minister duncan. As a result, the nsw roads and maritime service has made some strict rules around what learner and provisional drivers can and cant do on the road.
Now mike baird is banning pplaters from using map apps. P plate laws sa the p plate rules for south australia. A victorian girl on p plates was pulled over numerous times in nsw doing the speed limit, conflicting information was given to her by vic roads and the nsw police. Far too often we continually see provisional drivers driving vehicles with their red or green p plates tucked in behind and obscured by the number plates or inside of the vehicle and barely visible. Free legal advice from traffic law solicitors about licence appeals for speeding offences. Getting your learner licence getting a licence your. Any demerit points or suspensions will push up the price even higher. New south wales politics now mike baird is banning pplaters from using map apps. P1 and p2 drivers are banned from driving highperformance vehicles that have. Remember, while p plate laws can be a pain, theyre there to help you become a safe driver. Learner licence driver licence licence roads roads. Handbook provides practical information on nsw road rules as well as road safety, low.
New rules about incar mobile phone use aside, why using a gps is. Ensure the vehicle you are instructing in has l plates displayed at all times. You can use this l plate template to create your own l plates. Information on exceeding the speed limit and suspension periods. Road users handbook roads and maritime services nsw. Nsw centre for road safety staying safe drivers younger drivers licence conditions. Learning to drive l plates aa highway code halfords uk. The p plate position must not obstruct the drivers visibility.
To find out if any other conditionsrestrictions will apply to you when. This includes using voiceactivated gps apps while the phone is. Current interstate car learner permit holders must comply with victorian road rules, victorian learner permit restrictions and any conditions imposed by their home licensing authority. Interstate car learner drivers using victorian roads. New south wales pplaters will be forced to abide by strict new regulations in a move designed to curb the mounting death toll of young drivers in the. The risk of being involved in a fatal or injury crash goes. The road rules are a framework for the safe and efficient movement of traffic on nsw roads. Other rules for pplaters probationary drivers must not accumulate five or more demerit points in any twelvemonth period or twelve or more demerit points in a threeyear period. Nsw laws changed for qld learner drivers rightway driving school. When it comes to gaining a drivers licence, below is an outline of the 3 different stages. The scheme helps new drivers gain experience and become a safer driver over a fouryear process. The nsw rest area maps are available from our website rms. Rules for p2 drivers nsw australia driving schools.
This image shows a green p2 plate with the 100kph restriction. Weve got simple stickon l plates, multifixing l plates and magnetic l plates. If you are driving interstate, you still have to adhere to the conditions of your queensland licence. Driving test nsw provides a range of free resources to help you pass the driver knowledge test and hazard perception test. To reduce the risk of novice drivers being involved in road crashes, there are safety measures and restrictions in place. You must not ride a motorcycle unless an appropriate l plate is displayed facing out from the rear of the motorcycle so that the letter l and the colour of the plate is clearly visible from a distance of 20 metres behind the motorcycle. There are specific rules for p2 drivers nsw to follow when driving in new south wales in addition to complying with the nsw road rules.
And if youre an experienced driver, refreshing your knowledge and staying up to date is also important, as rules can. If this is something you do as a learner or provisional driver, and you come under notice of police, you may be in of the nsw road rules and earn yourself 2 demerit points and a substantial fine. Restrictions for l and p plate drivers keeping your. Pplate crackdown aims to save young lives the new daily. Nsw centre for road safety staying safe mobile phone use know the rules. From 20 may 2019, if a driver commits a low range drink driving offence, nsw police can immediately suspend the drivers licence. Any learner or p1 driver in nsw caught using a phone while driving will. The reasoning is similar to new south wales its an educational activity you cant do at a desk, so it fits in with other rules saying youre allowed to travel for education if you cant learn.