Publications
The following is a list of publications and information about licensing. More publications can be found in the A–Z index.
If the publication you are seeking is not listed, contact us for further information.
Criminal history checks are conducted by Queensland Transport on all drivers and operators of public passenger services to establish their suitability to obtain Driver Authorisation and/or Operator Accreditation.
The Queensland Government has introduced a graduated licensing system to help reduce fatalities on the roads — particularly among young drivers. The aim of the system is to encourage safer, more proficient drivers and riders.
All P1 type provisional licence holders must pass the hazard perception test in order to graduate to either a P2 type provisional or open licence (dependent on age).
High-powered (performance) vehicle restriction
High-powered (performance) vehicle restrictions apply for the duration of P1 and P2 licence periods for under 25 year olds. 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.
After successfully completing your written road rules test and obtaining a learner licence, you will receive a learner driver multimedia kit. This kit contains valuable information for both you and your supervisor.
The first step you need to take before learning to drive a vehicle is to obtain a learner licence for that class of vehicle. The learner driver handbook and supervising driver handbook are available from this page.
Once you have successfully completed a practical driving test, you are eligible to apply for a P1 or P2 provisional licence. A P1 licence for a car (class C) will only be issued to people under the age of 25. You will receive a P1 handbook when you gain your P1 licence. This will provide information about your P1 licence and outline the conditions and restrictions of your licence.
Q-Ride registered service provider information
Requirements to become an accredited Q-Ride registered service provider who can deliver motorbike competency based training and assessment.
Queensland Transport provides the Q-SAFE Driver Licence Assessment Manual to help tutors (both private and professional) provide the best possible learner driver experience.
Road rules — Your Keys to Driving in Queensland
Your Keys to Driving in Queensland is a book that contains essential information about the Queensland driver licensing system and road rules. The book is a valuable source of information for learner drivers, their tutors, and people who already have their licence but want to refresh their knowledge of the road rules.
Young driver laws consultation
Reports from young driver consultation sessions held throughout Queensland.
In July 2007 the Queensland Government introduced a new graduated licensing system to reduce fatalities on our roads, particularly among young motorists.
Last updated 19 August 2009
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