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High-powered (performance) vehicle restriction

High powered (performance) vehicle restrictions apply for the duration of P1 and P2 licence periods for licence holders under the age of 25 years.

These restrictions also apply to probationary licence holders who return from a disqualification to a P1 or P2 probationary licence, where at the time of the offence they were under 25 years of age. These limits apply for the duration of the probationary period regardless of age.

High powered (performance) vehicles include those with:

The following vehicles are exempt and can be driven:

Check your vehicle's power specifications on the vehicle manufacturer's website, or a car guide website such as http://www.redbook.com.au* or http://www.carsguide.com.au*.

Exemptions

You are eligible to apply for an exemption to drive a high powered (performance) vehicle if:

or

and

and

Your traffic history will also be taken into consideration when your application is assessed.

An immediate family member includes your:

Note:  A spouse includes a de facto partner.

For further details of the definition of an immediate family member see section 22E of the Transport Operation (Road Use Management — Driver Licensing) Regulation 1999.

To apply for an exemption you must:

Penalties

There are penalties for failing to comply with these restrictions. Drivers of high powered (performance) vehicles that hold an exemption must produce this certificate when asked to by a police officer. Failure to do so will lead to a fine and demerit points.


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Last updated 10 September 2009


An image of the front cover of the vehicle restriction brochure.