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.

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.