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. If youre a p1 or p2 provisional licence holder and want to check if youre allowed to drive a certain vehicle, you can do this online. Nsw has three blood alcohol concentration bac limits. Restricted p1 provisional licence for selected areas west of the newell highway. Banning all pplate drivers from carrying any friends or peer passengers in the first months of a p licence would lead to an additional 25 per cent reduction in crashes. Check the box to confirm youve read and agree to the disclaimer and notice. Under this system, a driver may accrue less than 4 demerit points within the first year of their provisional licence, and less than 8 points within the second year, before losing. P plate laws sa the p plate rules for south australia. This includes when waiting at traffic lights or struck in traffic. Driving interstate or overseas department of transport.
Your bac measures the amount of alcohol you have in your system in grams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. Contact the driving authority in the country you are planning to visit to find out their driver licence requirements. Phone ban for all pplaters newcastle herald newcastle, nsw. They could be your mum or dad or someone else that has held a full driver s licence for at least two years without disqualification. Nov 20, 2017 check the roads and maritime website for more information on driver licence conditions and to download the exemption form pdf, 308kb. P1, or red p plates, last for a year whilst p2, or green p plates will need to be retained for three years. Provisional licence restrictions queensland government. Restrictions for l and p plate drivers keeping your licence. Displaying p plates transport and motoring queensland. Driver knowledge test, learner licence, hazard perception. If you want to apply for an exemption, please visit a service centre.
If youre driving with a p1 provisional licence you need p plates on the vehicle so other drivers know youre an inexperienced driver. Jan 10, 2018 the laws governing p platers can be confusing when it comes to differences between nsw and the act, and which ones apply where. Its illegal to access your digital driver licence when driving, including when stationary, unless youre asked to do so by a police officer. A drop in the number of young people killed on nsws roads shows the governments pplate reforms and zerotolerance approach to speeding are working, state roads minister eric roozendaal says.
Younger drivers nsw centre for road safety nsw government. L and p plates must now be displayed on the exterior of cars. Nov 20, 2017 the restricted p1 licence is designed to allow you to drive to work, education and medical related appointments. Sep 15, 2017 the driver qualification test has been removed for p2 drivers and in its place p2 drivers will have to stay on their licence for an extra six months if they receive a suspension for unsafe driving behaviour. All trailers, including caravans, affect the performance of the towing vehicle.
You are allowed to display red p plates from inside. With all that said, heres everything you need to know about the p plate laws sa has in place. These restrictions also apply if you are driving on a probationary p1 or p2 licence after serving a suspension. If youre looking down at your phone youre not really looking at the road, if someone steps out you could flatten them, mr callan said.
Apr 17, 2020 reducing fatalities and serious injuries on nsw roads. A p1 driver or corresponding novice driver must not drive a motor vehicle with more than one peer passenger. The act government is looking for feedback on proposed young driver safety changes. A person is a provisional driver s licence holder for the first two years that they hold any driver s licence i. They must sit in the front passenger seat and meet drug and alcohol laws as if they are driving. Pplate driver fined for following wrong nsw p1 rules in. Now police officers can seize and take charge of your car, remove and confiscate your number plates and attach a numberplate confiscation notice to the car. In addition to complying with the nsw road rules, you must. After six months, the restricted conditions will automatically expire, and the standard p1 rules will apply for the rest of your p1 licence period. Visit a service centre and submit your application. P1 drivers under the age of 25 can only carry 1 passenger under the age of 21 between 11pm and 5am there are some exemptions. Definitions related to prohibited vehicles for p1 and p2 drivers. Towing a trailer requires additional knowledge and skill.
Licence conditions nsw centre for road safety nsw government. Jun 26, 2014 the new south wales state government will follow the lead of victoria in adopting new laws surrounding what cars pplaters can drive. Since the scheme was introduced in 2000, there has been a 50 per cent reduction in the number of young drivers killed on nsw roads. National pplate prohibited vehicles explained getting your pplates is awesome, finding out the car of your dreams is prohibited isnt before you set your heart on a quadpipe v8 that can blitz the quartermile, make sure the car you want is a car you can legally drive. Nov 30, 2016 the changes for those on a provisional p2 licence have been introduced by the nsw government to increase road safety. Pplater jack callan said he mostly agreed with the changes.
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. Changes to nsw road rules that affect l and p plate drivers. These effects worsen as the size and weight of the trailer increase relative to that of the towing vehicle. A list of licence fees can be found on the transport for nsw tfnsw website. When you apply for or renew a licence card or photo card at a service centre, it will be posted to you at no extra cost. A revised process to go from learner to full licence holder was introduced in november 2017. One state, but two different sets of rules for pplaters from. Restricted p1 younger drivers drivers staying safe nsw. Under the vehicle sanctions scheme introduced in 2012 by the new south wales government, police have powers to impose roadside sanctions on people who are caught hooning. If youre a p1 or p2 provisional licence holder and want to check if youre allowed to drive a. Information about hoon laws in nsw affordable traffic. However, some of these new rules are set to go live as of now.
Jul 23, 2017 banning all p plate drivers from carrying any friends or peer passengers in the first months of a p licence would lead to an additional 25 per cent reduction in crashes. Restrictions for l and p plate drivers keeping your licence your. Fully licensed drivers and riders can only make a call on their phone if it is either in a cradle fixed to the vehicle or operated without touching any part of the phone. If youre a p1 or p2 provisional licence holder and want to check if youre allowed.
Three smiling young drivers hold up l and p plates. A drop in the number of young people killed on nsws roads shows the government s pplate reforms and zerotolerance approach to speeding are working, state roads minister eric roozendaal says. Sep 19, 2018 there are fears pplaters who live in victoria, but use a loophole to get a nsw drivers licence at 17, may be caught up in new laws to punish unlicensed drivers who cause a death on the road. Prohibited vehicles definitions driver licence licence roads. Leading up to december 2016, p plate drivers should get ready to face harsher restrictions than ever before. Police have reported that too many young drivers have been caught hiding their l and p plates in obscure positions on dashboards. The driver qualification test has been removed for p2 drivers and in its place p2 drivers will have to stay on their licence for an extra six months if they receive a suspension for unsafe driving behaviour. The new act laws follow similar legislation already introduced in nsw and victoria, and will apply to all l and pplate drivers, regardless of when they received their licence.
During double demerit periods, drivers who break the rules will be penalised 10 demerit points. The limit that applies to you depends on the category of your licence and the type of vehicle you are driving. All nsw government news working and business in nsw start or grow a business, export or import goods, or find information on industries, employment, events and doing business in nsw. Provisional p 2 licence green p plate should a provisional p 2 licence accumulate seven 7 or more demerit points their licence will be suspended for three months. P plates must have the letter p printed in red on a white background.
Dgb lawyers can assist drivers with understanding their rights and preparing for court hearings, making the process less nervewracking and improving the chances of success. The new south wales state government will follow the lead of victoria in adopting new laws surrounding what cars pplaters can drive. Have a p plate displayed red p on a white background clearly on the rear of the motorcycle. For more information on the digital driver licence, please visit the service nsw website.
The restricted p1 licence is a pilot project aiming to help young people living in. They affect fuel consumption, acceleration, braking ability, general control and manoeuvrability. The restricted p1 licence is designed to allow you to drive to work, education and medical related appointments. You are generally able to drive internationally subject to the laws of the country you are travelling in with an international licence as well as your queensland driver licence. Demerit points and driver licence suspension in nsw. The p plate is red for p1 licence holders and green for p2 licence holders. National p plate prohibited vehicles explained getting your p plates is awesome, finding out the car of your dreams is prohibited isnt before you set your heart on a quadpipe v8 that can blitz the quartermile, make sure the car you want is a car you can legally drive. If youre an age pensioner, online shopper, pay extra into superannuation, own a home unit, or are a learner or pplate driver there are changes to the laws for 2107. P1 and p2 drivers are banned from driving highperformance vehicles that have. Visit our covid19 page for information and advice on the assistance available for nsw residents and businesses. The laws governing pplaters can be confusing when it comes to differences between nsw and the act, and which ones apply where. Find out the rules about probationary prohibited vehicles, what vehicles are prohibited, exemptions available and answers to frequently asked questions. If youre an age pensioner, online shopper, pay extra into superannuation, own a home unit, or are a learner or p plate driver there are changes to the laws for 2107.
The p plate laws sa enforces mean you need to remember the extra rules and restrictions on top of the general road rules. Mobile phone detection cameras are now in operation. Restrictions for l and p plate drivers keeping your. In nsw it is illegal for learner, p1 and p2 licence holders to use a mobile phone while driving or riding. The nsw government has decided to stick with its knee jerk reaction restriction on p platers which will surface from july this year. Younger drivers drivers nsw centre for road safety. The road transport driver licensing regulation 2008 nsw say that a p2 licence holder must display p plates r 281 except when driving an emergency vehicle r 282. You can only handle and use your mobile phone to access your digital driver licence after being requested to do so by a police officer. You must put an l plate on the front and back of your vehicle so they can be seen easily. To speak to a legal professional regarding your options when caught speeding on l or p plate licences, contact dgb lawyers online or call 02 4243 8930. Mobile ban strict new laws for p plate drivers in nsw. No mobile phone use is allowed, including speaker phone or handsfree. Act learner and provisional drivers australian capital.
Remember, while p plate laws can be a pain, theyre there to help you become a safe driver. Apr 21, 2015 the p plate is red for p1 licence holders and green for p2 licence holders. Pplate licence loophole could prove dangerous under new laws. Act pplaters driven to anger over government ban on hands. The changes for those on a provisional p2 licence have been introduced by the nsw government to increase road safety. Certain restrictions apply when you drive using a p1 or p2 licence. 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. The conditions and restrictions that apply to learner or provisional licence. Information about hoon laws in nsw affordable traffic lawyers. Firstyear canberra p platers may soon be restricted from driving between midnight and dawn and from having more than one passenger under the age of 24 in the car at any time of the day or night. You can use any combination of the following vehicle details to search. Check the roads and maritime website for more information on driver licence conditions and to download the exemption form pdf, 308kb.
Once you have passed the practical driving assessment you will be granted a provisional licence and can drive unsupervised. Many of the road rules for l and p plate drivers remain the same when they drive interstate between the act and nsw, however there are some key differences. If youre driving with a p1 provisional licence you need pplates on the vehicle so other drivers know youre an inexperienced driver. Making the s15 autech the best pw ratio followed by supra sz and then the r33 gts.
Victorian green p plate rules do not set a special speed limit on drivers. Both nsw and act provisional drivers are subject to a zero blood. For information on learner and provisional drivers in the act view the act road rules handbook driving interstate. Blood alcohol limits alcohol and driving transport for nsw. Displaying green p plates and response driving in the nsw. Pplate laws are more stringent in victoria, and also fall under the twostage provisional license system. Jun 20, 2019 the new act laws follow similar legislation already introduced in nsw and victoria, and will apply to all l and p plate drivers, regardless of when they received their licence. Changes to nsw road rules that affect l and p plate. Drivers caught drink and drug driving by nsw police may have their licence suspended immediately. There are fears pplaters who live in victoria, but use a loophole to get a nsw drivers licence at 17, may be caught up in new laws to punish unlicensed drivers who cause a death on the road.
The nsw government has brought in further amendments to the road transport act, 20 which means that from 1 december, 2016, p1 and p2 licence holders must not use any function of a mobile phone while driving or riding, or when stationary with the engine running but not parked. To obtain your nsw learner licence you must be at least 16 years of age, pass an eyesight test and successfully undertake the states driver knowledge test dkt. Vehicle restrictions younger drivers drivers staying safe nsw. The driver, who was 17 at the time and had his pplates for two weeks, was last week sentenced to 200 hours of community service and his licence was suspended for three years. A peer passenger is a person who is at least 16 but less than 22 years of age, but does not include a person who is. Know the rules mobile phone use staying safe nsw centre. As of 1 december 2010, the western australian government introduced a new graduated demerit point system for novice drivers which includes l and pplate drivers. P1 drivers can tow trailers either loaded or unloaded, however the unladen mass of the trailer itself excluding the load must not be over 250 kilograms and they must display a p plate on the back of the trailer while towing. 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. I currently have r33 but im looking to buy the s15. P1p2 high performance vehicle restrictions from 1 august 2014. Its illegal to touch your phone before a police officer instructs you to do so. P plate laws nsw general automotive discussion sau.
Mobile phone detection cameras are now targeting illegal phone use across nsw and will include fixed and transportable trailermounted cameras. Until now, nsw pplaters were banned from driving supercharged. Display p plates green p on a white background clearly on. Higher demerit points for texting while driving nsw. New laws for lowrange drink drivers nsw government. The three options available to the court on appeal are. In nsw, drivers who use a mobile phone illegally will be penalised five demerit points. Restricted licences holders including learner, p1 and p2 drivers and riders are not permitted to use their phone at all while driving or riding. Check prohibited vehicles for provisional p1 and p2 drivers service.
One state, but two different sets of rules for pplaters. Tried finding the information online, but nothing clearly states i have to or not, any information would be apreciated. Learner, p1 and p2 drivers can only drive a vehicle that has a seatbelt fitted to the driver s seat. Provisional p1 licence driver licence licence roads roads. If you hold a p1 licence, are under 25, and you are driving between 11pm and 5am you can only carry 1 passenger under the age of 21 who is not an immediate family member. They could be your mum or dad or someone else that has held a full drivers licence for at least two years without disqualification. 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. A spike in fatal accidents, including 222 deaths in 2015 have urged the nsw government to ban handsfree mobile phone use for all p2 licence holders. The victorian government on wednesday night approved the new crime of causing death or serious injury while driving unlicensed. Legislators for the act state government are looking for feedback on a raft of pplate law proposals, aimed at.
If youre a p1 or p2 driver, youre normally limited to the number of passengers you can carry and the type of vehicles you can drive. South australias p plate laws are among the more relaxed provisional driver regulations in australia, with no p plate displays required for p2 drivers, and novice drivers permitted to drive manual vehicles if they obtain their license in an automatic. Its illegal to touch your phone before an authorised officer instructs you to do so. Driving interstate or overseas department of transport and. Im a queensland p plater heading down to nsw for the wrc, do i have to follow the nsw red p plate 90kmh speed limit. Reducing fatalities and serious injuries on nsw roads. Firstyear canberra pplaters may soon be restricted from driving between midnight and dawn and from having more than one passenger under the age of 24 in. Pplates must have the letter p printed in red on a white background. Provisional p2 licence driver licence licence roads roads. Both p1 provisional licence holders and p2 provisional licence holders are banned from driving high performance vehicles that have. A driver who accumulates seven 7 or more demerit points p2 driver or 4 demerit points p1 or learner driver, may appeal to the local court against the suspension.
Provisional p1 licence driver licence licence roads. Penalties for first time drug presence offences detected on the roadside via nsws mobile drug testing mdt program will include a fine and three month licence suspension. Australian p plate rules and restrictions ubicar insurance. You can only use your mobile phone to access your digital driver licence after being requested to do so by a police officer. This page outlines the responsibility of victorian probationary licence holders to display p plates at all times when they drive.
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