Driving licence in Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A driver's licence (or driver licence) is required in Australia before a person is permitted to drive a motor vehicle of any description on a road in Australia for commerce. The responsibility for the regulation and enforcement of road use, including light vehicle driver licensing is the responsibility of the state and territory governments.[1]Classes of licences[edit]All states and territories in Australia have a uniform driver licence system.[2]Class.
How you can prove your identity to the Road Transport Authority. Overseas Drivers. Licence an overseas applicant must attend an Access Canberra location and. Licence to drive. Licence to. instructors and parents/supervising drivers to ensure that you. either by taking a practical driving test or by using. If you live in the ACT you can renew your Driver's Licence up to 3 months in advance, at a Canberra Connect Shopfront. Locate a Canberra Connect Shopfront.
How you can prove your identity to the Road Transport Authority. Concessions. Concessions available on your ACT driver licence. Demerit Points. Time to Talk Canberra. Japanese driver's licenses bear one of the following 3 colors on the expiration date. Green New Drivers (First license in Japan) Valid for 2 to 3 years. I come from overseas, what do I have to do to get an ACT Licence? Permanent resident in the ACT, with a full driving license (learner or provisional licence is not.
Type. Description. CCar licence. Covers vehicles up to 4. GVM). GVM is the maximum recommended weight a vehicle can be when loaded. The licence allows the holder to drive cars, utilities, vans, some light trucks, car- based motor tricycles, tractors and implements such as graders, vehicles that seat up to 1. RRider licence. Applies to motorcycle riders with any registrable motorcycle. RERestricted Rider licence. Covers motorcycles matching the LAMS (Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme) list of motorcycles of each state.
Generally this means abiding by a power- to- weight ratio and a total engine size limit. Riders must hold this licence for 1. R class motorcycle licence. LRLight Rigid licence. Covers a rigid vehicle with a GVM of more than 4. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM. This class also includes vehicles with a GVM up to 8 tonnes which carry more than 1.
A holder of a LR licence is also permitted to drive vehicles in class C. MRMedium Rigid licence. Covers a rigid vehicle with 2 axles and a GVM of more than 8 tonnes. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM.
A holder of a MR licence is also permitted to drive vehicles in class LR and lower. HRHeavy Rigid licence. Covers a rigid vehicle with 3 or more axles and a GVM of more than 8 tonnes. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM. This class also includes articulated buses.
A holder of a HR licence is also permitted to drive vehicles in class MR and lower. HCHeavy Combination licence. Covers heavy combination vehicles like a prime mover towing a semi- trailer, or rigid vehicles towing a trailer with a GVM of more than 9 tonnes. A holder of a HC licence is also permitted to drive vehicles in class HR and lower. MCMulti- Combination licence. Covers multi- combination vehicles like Road Trains and B- Double Vehicles. A holder of a MC licence is also permitted to drive vehicles in class HC and lower.
The medical standards for drivers of commercial vehicles are set by the National Transport Commission and Austroads. The driver of a vehicle carrying paying passengers (such as a school bus or tourist coach) is required to hold a driver licence depending on the size of the vehicle as well as a "Public Passenger Vehicle Driver Authority" which is issued by the state or territory Ministry of Transport. Car licences – rules by jurisdiction[edit]The official nomenclature for car licences varies in the states and territories, for example "Driver's Licence" or "Driver Licence". However, "Driver's Licence" is most commonly used. The official names for learners also vary, for example "Learner Driver Licences" or "Learner's Permit". Driving age[edit]The minimum driving age varies between States and Territories. It is 1. 8 years in Victoria, 1.
Northern Territory, 1. South Australia and 1.
ACT. Learner drivers may drive, under qualified supervision, from 1. ACT[3] and 1. 6 years in the other states and the Northern Territory. Australian Capital Territory[edit]The driving age in the Australian Capital Territory is 1. After obtaining a licence, a driver continues to be subject to restrictions during a three- year probationary period.[citation needed]Learner Licence. The minimum age for obtaining a Learner Licence is 1.
The applicant must complete a road safety program Road Ready that is taught in many[vague] secondary schools or at a Road Ready Centre and pass a computerised road rules test before obtaining a Learner Licence.[citation needed] This licence is valid for two years.[citation needed] Learners must display black on yellow "L Plates" and drive under the supervision of a full Australian licence holder, who has held their licence for at least four years.[citation needed]Provisional Licence. Provisional Licence applicants must be at least 1. Learner Licence for a minimum of six months, recorded driving experience a learner logbook with a supervisor who has held an open licence for twelve months for the class of vehicle used or an accredited driving instructor, or has passed a practical driving test.[4][5] The Provisional Licence is valid for three years.[4] Provisional drivers must display red on white "P Plates" for three years unless: (a) they take an additional road safety program Road Ready Plus after six months of obtaining their Provisional Licence; or (b) they are over 2.
Provisional holders who have taken the RRP[expand acronym] course or are over 2. Provisional drivers must have a zero blood- alcohol limit.[5]Full Licence. A Full Licence is upgradable after holding a Provisional Licence for three years.[4]New South Wales[edit]The minimum driving age in New South Wales is 1.
The government introduced the Graduated Licensing Scheme in 2. P1 licence, to a provisional P2 licence and finally to a full licence over an extended period of time.[6] After obtaining a licence, a driver continues to be subject to restrictions during a three- year probationary period.[citation needed]Learner Licence.
A learner licence is gained after: (a) the minimum driving age of 1. Driver Knowledge Test; (c) provide identification; and (d) pass an eyesight test.[6] Learners are permitted to drive accompanied by a supervising unrestricted licence holder.[6] Learners are subject to numerous restrictions: (a) a maximum speed of 9. L- plates" on the exterior of the vehicle while driving.[6] Learners must complete at least 1. P1 licence is issued.[6] Since 1.
December 2. 00. 9, one hour with an instructor is equal to three hours of normal driving hours until a total of ten hours with an instructor.[7] This equates to a maximum of 3. Since 1. 9 December 2. Provisional P1 Licence. A provisional P1 licence (commonly called Ps and Reds) is gained after: (a) a minimum twelve months of holding a learner licence; (b) 1. The licence holder can drive unaccompanied but is limited to a maximum speed of 9. Red- on- white "P- plates" must be displayed while driving.
P1 drivers are limited to a total of four demerit points during the term of the licence, as compared to the thirteen- point limit on unrestricted licences.[6] P1 drivers must hold the licence for one year before progressing to the next stage.[6]In New South Wales the minimum age to be eligible for a provisional P1 licence is 1. As of 1 July 2. 00.
P1 drivers have been introduced, including a limit of one passenger under the age of 2. Furthermore, it is also now a requirement that red "P- plates" be displayed on the outside of the vehicle.[citation needed]P1 and P2 drivers are also prohibited from driving a vehicle with a power- to- weight ratio of or greater than 1.
August 2. 01. 4, replacing the previous law of being prohibited from driving vehicles with 8 or more cylinders and being turbocharged or supercharged (diesel vehicles exempt) If a P1 or P2 licence holder is disqualified by a court for a serious driving offence, they will have a one passenger condition imposed on them at all times while on their P1 or P2 licence. It is also worth noting that any time a P1 or P2 licence is suspended or disqualified will NOT count towards the 1. P2/full licence. Provisional P2 Licence.
A provisional P2 licence (commonly known as Ps and Greens) is gained after one year and successful completion of a computerised hazard perception test.[6] The driver is restricted to a speed limit of 1. P2 drivers must conspicuously display a green- on- white "P- plate" on the exterior of the vehicle at all times.
P2 drivers must hold the licence for two years before progressing to the next stage.[6]Full Licence. A full, unrestricted licence is gained after two years and successful completion of another computerised test.[6] Unrestricted drivers licences are coloured gold. Northern Territory[edit]The learner licence may be obtained at age 1. Learner drivers may not use a mobile phone and must be supervised by a full licence holder and may not drive faster than 8. After holding the learner licence for six months a provisional licence may be obtained. Once the provisional licence is obtained, it must be held for a minimum of 2 years before obtaining the full northern territory licence.[1. Provisional Licence.
You will need to hold your provisional licence for a minimum of two (2) years before you progress to an open licence. Now that you have your provisional licence you still need to comply with all road rules and traffic laws and there are some additional requirements for provisional licence holders including: Speed. You may not exceed 1.
Alcohol. You must have a zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) at all times whilst driving. Displaying P- plates. You must display approved P- plates that are clearly visible to the front and rear of the vehicle you are driving and must not obstruct your vision while driving. P- plates must have the letter вЂP’ in red on a white background. The plate must be a minimum of 1.
P- plates must not be displayed when the person driving the vehicle is not a provisional driver – so make sure you remember to display and then remove your P- plates from the vehicle when you start and finish driving. Mobile phones and other devices Provisional drivers are not permitted to use a mobile phone in any form whilst driving, including hands- free devices and texting.
Demerit points. Accumulating five (5) or more demerit points within a 1. Source: Northern Territory Department of Transport. Queensland[edit]Learner's licence. Persons may apply for their Learner Licence at 1.
Road Rules Test. Learners under 2.