Probationary licence

Getting a probationary licence

You can be issued with a probationary licence, if you were disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence by a court and you have served the period of disqualification.

If you previously held a P1 or P2 licence

If you held a P1 or P2 licence before you were disqualified, you will get a P1 or P2 probationary licence which you will be required to hold for at least 1 year.

You must continue to comply with your P1 or P2 licence conditions, including displaying P plates on your vehicle while driving.

If you previously held an open licence

If you held an open licence before you were disqualified, you will get a P–probationary licence which you must hold for at least 1 year.

Conditions for probationary licence holders

You must:

• hold the probationary licence for at least 1 year
• carry your licence at all times when driving
• have a zero blood alcohol concentration when driving.

You can't supervise a learner driver while you hold a probationary licence—you must hold an open licence to be a supervisor and have held that licence for at least 1 year.

Late night driving restriction

If you were aged under 25 at the time you committed the offence that resulted in the disqualification, you will also be subject to a late night driving restriction. You won't be allowed to drive between 11pm and 5am for at least 1 year. The restriction will begin the day you're granted a probationary licence, after you have served the disqualification period.

Vehicle class restriction

You may:

• drive any class of vehicle shown on your licence
• learn to drive a higher class if someone directs you who holds an open licence for that class vehicle and has held that licence for at least 1 year.