• Any licence suspension, drink-driving offence with a BAC up to 0.05, or drug driving offence, will result in an extension of the P2 period for six months, plus the period of suspension.
    Any licence suspension, drink-driving offence with a BAC up to 0.05, or drug driving offence, will result in an extension of the P2 period for six months, plus the period of suspension.
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Information for P2 probationary drivers

From 1 July 2008, a three year, P2 probationary licence is issued to a P1 probationary licence holder, under 21 when licenced, who has completed at least 12 months on their P1 licence and has a good driving record.

From 1 July 2008, the new P2 licences will be issued and everyone applying for a probationary licence will need to pass a new driving test. (Drivers with a probationary licence issued before 1 July 2008 will be licensed under the old system.)

A probationary driver who was 21 or older when first licensed will move directly to a P2 licence.

All P2 licence holders have to comply with restriction on driving high powered cars and will need a good driving record to obtain a full driver licence.

If a P2 licence is suspended as a result of a driving offence, accumulation of demerit points, or a penalty imposed by a Court, the probationary period will be extended by six months.

 

P2 Probationary Drivers

Three year minimum

Consolidate safe driving skills and encourage safe driving 		New P2 Requirements
  • Restrictions on driving high powered vehicles such as eight cylinder cars, cars with turbocharged or supercharged engines, and nominated high performance six-cylinder cars. Offences will attract a fine and three demerit points.
  • Drink driving offenders will have to fit an alcohol ignition interlock for a minimum of six months when re-licensed.
  • Any licence suspension, drink driving offence with a BAC up to 0.05, or drug driving offence, will result in an extension of the P2 period for six months, plus the period of suspension.
  • Existing P provisions will apply: Zero BAC; display P Plates; compulsory carriage of P licence; if tested in an automatic vehicle, can only drive a vehicle with automatic transmission; and five or more demerit points in any 12 month period may result in licence suspension.
GRADUATION: A good driving record

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Full Licence Driver

New Full Licence Requirements if under 26 years of age
  • Drink driving offenders will have to fit an alcohol ignition interlock for a minimum of six months when re-licensed.
  • Licence loss mandatory at (or above) a BAC of 0.05.
 

More Information:

High Powered Vehicle Restrictions

New Alcohol Interlock Provisions – The Graduated Licensing System

Information for Learner Drivers

Information for P1 Probationary Drivers

Information for P2 Probationary Drivers

Information for licensed drivers under the age of 26

A summary of key changes for Learner and Probationary Drivers

Frequently asked question for the Graduated Licensing System

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