From July 2008, newly licensed young drivers will be issued with a one year P1 probationary licence, followed by a three year P2 probationary licence.

New Graduated Licensing System

The new Graduated Licensing System commenced with the introduction of new alcohol interlock laws on 1 January 2007.

This is the first of three phases of the new system that will be fully implemented by July 2008.

The second phases was implemented in July 2007 which will include learner drivers being required to obtain at least 120 hours of driving experience before they can apply for a probationary licence. There are also tighter restrictions imposed on probationary drivers when driving high powered vehicles.

The final phase commenced on July 1 2008, with the introduction of the two stage, four year probationary licence. It begins with one year P1 probationary licence stage (red plates), followed by a three year P2 probationary licence stage (green plates).

The aim of the new Graduated Licensing System is to reduce the deaths and serious injuries of young Victorians on our roads by making them safer and better drivers.

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