A provisional licence holder aged under 25 years will commence the first stage of the provisional period on a P1 type licence. The
P1 stage will be a minimum 12 month cumulative period and will have
greater restrictions and conditions than the second provisional stage
(P2). A P1 provisional licence holder must: - display red P plates for a minimum 12 month period
- carry only one passenger aged under 21 from 11pm to 5am (excluding family members)
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no-one in the car is allowed to use a mobile phone, in any way that
permits the driver to listen or be included in the conversation this
includes hands-free kits and blue tooth accessories
- adhere to vehicle power restrictions
A P2 provisional licence holder aged under 25 years must: - display green P plates for the rest of the provisional licence period
- adhere to vehicle power restrictions.
A provisional licence holder aged 25 years and over will obtain a P2 provisional licence and must: - display green P plates for a minimum 12 month period.
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late night driving restriction between the hours of 11pm and 5am will
be introduced as a penalty for licence holders under 25 years of age
who breach certain licence requirements. By mid 2008 provisional
licence holders under 25 years of age will be required to undertake
hazard perception testing to exit the P1 stage. Will all provisional licence holders be required to undergo P1 and P2 stages?These changes will only apply to persons who are issued with a provisional licence from 1 July 2007. What is a P Plate?A
P plate is a plate that displays a red (for P1) or green (for P2) P
with a white background and measures at least 146mm x 146mm, with the
character on the plate visible from 20 metres away at any point within
an arc of 45 degrees. Where do I display the P plates?The
plates must be conspicuously displayed on both the front and rear of a
vehicle. The plate/s cannot obstruct the vision of the driver. When do I display my P plates?You
will be required to display your P plates once your provisional licence
has been issued and when driving any vehicle. If you intend to drive
away when you pass your practical driving test, you will be required to
attach P plates. Will all provisional licence holders be required to display P plates?Provisional licence holders (classes C, CA) licensed after 1 July 2007 will be required to: - display red P plates during the P1 phase
- display green P plates (when they progress to the P2 stage).
Those licensed before 1 July 2007 will not be required to display P plates. What are the new restrictions to mobile phone use?Provisional
licence holders under 25 years of age in the P1 phase cannot use a
mobile phone at any time while driving, including the use of hands free
kits and blue tooth accessories. For more see mobile phone restrictions. Why are these changes being introduced?Young
drivers are at greater risk of distraction than more experienced
drivers. Banning mobile phone use for provisional drivers (while on P1)
removes the potential for distraction. Can my passengers use a mobile phone?Passengers
of a provisional driver (while on P1) are prohibited from using a phone
that is on loudspeaker but can use a hand held or hands free mobile
phone where only a one-way conversation can occur and not distract the
driver. High powered vehicle restrictionsFrom 1 July 2007, provisional P1 and P2 licence holders under 25 years of age must adhere to vehicle power restrictions. If
you undertake your practical driving test for your provisional licence
in a high powered vehicle and want to drive away in a high powered
vehicle after you pass your test, you will only be able to do so if you
are 25 years of age or older, or have an exemption. What type of vehicles may be restricted?Provisional P1 and P2 licence holders may be restricted from driving the following types of vehicles: - vehicles with eight or more cylinders
- turbocharged vehicles (except diesel)
- supercharged vehicles (except diesel)
- vehicles with an engine output of more than 200kw
- vehicles with a rotary engine above 1146cc
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vehicles with an engine performance modification that is not standard
to the original manufacturer's vehicle specifications and requires
approval from an approved person.
An approved person is a person approved by Queensland Transport to inspect and certify modified vehicles. If
you obtained your license prior to July 1st as a provisional driver you
will continue to be on the 'old licensing system' regardless of any
existing license suspensions or good driving behaviours.
If
you obtained your license after July 1st (meaning, you have to
physically apply for a license) you will be automatically placed on the
new system!
Q Do I need to provide a notice of exemption for my turbo car if I got my license prior to July 1st?
A No, these laws do not affect you.
Q Do I need to display P plates if I got my license prior to July 1st?
A No, these laws do not affect you.
Q I am on the new licensing system, what happens if I don't have my P plates showing?
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Failing to comply with the restrictions for P1 and P2 drivers (high
performance vehicle restrictions, late night driving restrictions,
passenger restrictions) all have the penalty of 3 points and $225.
Q I lost my license 6 months ago and get it back on July 2nd. Does this mean I will be placed on a P1 license?
A
If you already hold a provisional license and this is prior to the new
laws introduction (July 1st) you will remain on your original
Provisional driving conditions. It is only that a license is cancelled
and reissued after July 1st that you would you be affected.
Q My mate said to me that because I turned 16 before July 1st I can apply with the old licensing system?
A
If you apply for a license, either learners or provisional from here in
(after July 1st) you will be on the new licensing system (no
exceptions!)
Q I am on the new laws, what modifications can I make to my car?
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As long as you don't require a modification plate you should be ok. But
if your vehicles power is enhanced beyond 200kw it will be illegal.
Example, Toyota Aurion fitted with an after market exhaust will add
performance to the vehicles existing output power which would tip it
over 200kw.
Q How will the police enforce modified vehicles?
A
Police are equipped with a booklet containing the vehicles kw output
per the make and model of the car, in addition there are output
examples for adding after marketing equipment which can be tallied up
to check if the 200kw limit is exceeded. (Booklet will be available
here shortly)
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