P1 licence
Once you have successfully completed a practical driving test, you are eligible to progress to a P1 or P2 type provisional licence. Use the links below to find the information you need:- Who does the P1 stage apply to?
- What rules must I follow when driving on my P1 licence?
- How do I progress from my P1 licence to a P2 or open licence?
- What if I haven't passed the hazard perception test?
- P1 handbook
- Information for P1 and P2 probationary licence holders
Who does the P1 stage apply to?
The P1 stage applies to provisional licence holders who:
- are under 25 years of age and obtained a provisional licence on or after 1 July 2007
- have held a licence for less than one year from 1 July 2007
- have not successfully passed a hazard perception test
- are returning from a disqualification to a P1 type probationary or P1 type restricted licence, where the offence occurred after 30 June 2007 and while they were under 25 years of age.
What rules must I follow when driving on my P1 licence?
When driving on your P1 type licence, you must:
- clearly display red P-plates on the front and rear of your car (rear only for motorbikes)
- comply with peer passenger, additional mobile phone and high-powered (performance) vehicle restrictions until the age of 25 years
- obey any conditions stated on your provisional licence
- not accumulate four or more demerit points in one year
- comply with the no alcohol limit (0.00 per cent) if you are under 25 years of age
- not drive under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs.
How do I progress from my P1 licence to a P2 or open licence?
To be eligible to progress from your P1 type provisional licence to a P2 type provisional or open licence, you must:
- have held your P1 type provisional licence for a minimum period of one year
- pass the hazard perception test
- pay the hazard perception test fee.
top What if I haven't passed the hazard perception test?
If you turn 25 years of age, hold a P1 type licence, and have not passed a hazard perception test, you must:
- clearly display red P-plates on the front and rear of your car (rear only for motorbikes)
- not accumulate four or more demerit points in one year
- obey any conditions stated on your provisional licence
- comply with the general blood or breath alcohol limit (below 0.05 per cent) when driving or riding
- not drive under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs.
The length of time you must hold your P1 type provisional licence depends on how old you are when you were first issued the licence. See the provisional licence period table for how long you must hold your P1 type licence.
P1 handbook
You will receive a P1 handbook (PDF**, 479KB) when you gain your P1 type licence. This will provide information about your P1 type licence and outline the conditions and restrictions of your licence.Information for P1 and P2 probationary licence holders
If you held a P1 or P2 type provisional licence while under 25 years of age, when you return from a court imposed disqualification you are required to hold a P1 or P2 type probationary licence for one year.
If you hold a P1 type probationary or P1 type restricted licence as a result of a disqualifying offence that you committed when you were under 25 years of age, then all restrictions relevant to P1 and P2 type licence holders apply as of the date of the disqualifying offence.
In addition to this:
- a late night driving restriction will apply for a period of one year
- you must comply with the no alcohol limit (0.00 per cent) regardless of your age.
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Last updated 28 October 2009
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