The list is not exhaustive; For example, if you are a P-Plater or a relative or friend of a P-Plater who owns a classic Holden, the 1978 VB Holden Commodore 4.2 V8 is approved for a P-Plater. However, if you want to drive very similar vehicles from 1979 in the VB series to VH Commodore, they are not on the list. Wait, they have different speed limits depending on the type of driver? So you could have two identical cars both driving on the same road at the legal limit under exactly the same conditions, but one would violate the law due to the nature of the license? The above states also offer exemptions for P-Platers who drive prohibited vehicles according to work requirements or if they have no choice but to drive such a car. In most cases, an application must be made to the appropriate state road authority to obtain a permit in such circumstances. The list of approved vehicles can be found here and more details on restrictions on Queensland P-Plate vehicles can be found here. For vehicles from 1 January 2010, P-Plate drivers in South Australia will be able to drive almost anything with a power-to-weight ratio of less than 130 kW per tonne. Since August 1, 2014, new rules allow P license plate drivers to drive a wider range of turbo, supercharged or V8 vehicles. That`s about 6500 additional vehicle models for you to choose from. Some vehicles are still banned, but these are powerful and risky in the early years of driving. Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have restrictions on P-Plate vehicles, while P-Platers in the ACT, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania are not limited by power restrictions in weight. P license plate holders in these states and territories can drive anything that an unrestricted driver in the driver`s license class can drive with less than 4.5 tons of GVM. The NSW rule of 130 kW per tonne applies to almost all vehicles and therefore gives P-Platers the option to drive forced induction vehicles or vehicles with eight or more cylinders, provided they comply with the power-to-weight ratio restriction. Before August 2014, almost all of these cars were banned from P license plates.
For Queensland, this means that a P-Plater cannot drive: vehicles with eight or more cylinders; all turbocharged or supercharged petrol vehicles (forced-wheel drive diesels are allowed); all vehicles with an engine power exceeding 210 kW; and all gyroscopes with a displacement greater than 1146 cm³. The 0 BAC thing is the same for anyone with a provisional license under the age of 25 in the United States. However, we do not make separate plates, you get the same selection regardless of the license you have. In addition, Victoria allows P-Platers to drive certain Ford Ecoboost, Holden Turbo and Nissan turbo vehicles (without applying for an exemption), provided they have a performance identifier on the build date plate (vehicles manufactured before January 1, 2010) indicating that they have less than 130 kW of power per tonne. You will receive an additional extension for each suspension, without the blocking period! Green P-Platers are not allowed to drive high-performance vehicles, such as cars with a power-to-mass ratio of 130 kW per ton or more, and cars with heavily modified engines. The RMS has a search tool here. In all of the above states, P-Platers are not allowed to drive a vehicle that has been modified except by the manufacturer. There are exceptions in South Australia, such as Victoria, where turbocharged or supercharged vehicles that have low power and are designed for efficiency relative to power are allowed to drive for P-Platers. More information can be found here. Victorian P-Platers can also drive vehicles under the club`s registration system (i.e.
under the Program for Vehicles 25 Years of Age and Older), unless the vehicle exhibits engine performance changes other than those made by the vehicle manufacturer. All young drivers who came after Friday, 1. In August, their P license plates received, can no longer drive high-performance vehicles with a power-to-weight ratio greater than 130 kW per tonne. Models include Nissan 350Z, 370Z, Honda NSX, Subaru WRX and many Porsche, BMW Z and Mercedes Benz. For vehicles from 1 January 2010, South Australian P licence plate drivers can drive almost anything with a power-to-weight ratio of less than 130 kW per tonne. In all of the above states, P-Platers are not allowed to drive a vehicle that has been modified except by the manufacturer. The recent change in vehicle restrictions for P licence plate holders in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia allows these drivers to drive a vehicle with a power-to-weight ratio of less than 130 kW per tonne. It is now illegal for P1 and P2 licence holders in New South Wales to use their phones in any way while driving.
The new law means that no P-plater can talk on their phone, even if they`re connected to a Bluetooth hands-free kit. Even using the phone on the speaker on your lap is illegal. The L-Plater and Red and Green P-Plater are limited to a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) (in New South Wales) or 110 km/h (68 mph) (elsewhere) in some states, depending on the presence of a teacher. The above exceptions that can be powered by a P-Plater are: Suzuki Cappuccino 2D Cabriolet Turbo 3 657â698cc (1992-1997); Daihatsu Copen L880 2D Cabriolet Turbo 4 659cc (2003 or later); Smart Fortwo Coupe 2D Turbo 3,698cc (2000 or more); Smart Fortwo Cabriolet Turbo 3 2D 698cc (2000 or more); Smart Roadster Turbo 3 2D 698cc (2000 or higher); Toyota LandCruiser. Restrictions on high-performance vehicles in South Australia do not apply to P-Platers who are 25 years of age or older or who obtained their P1 or P2 licence before 4 September 2010. P1 licence holders display licence plates P. Have a temporary driver`s licence with you at all times while driving. not to exceed the speed limit by more than 10 km/h.
not to exceed the maximum speed of 100 km/h at any time. P – Licence plate (Plural P – Licence plate) (United Kingdom, Australia) Square plastic sticker consisting of a large red letter P on a white background, which is attached to a vehicle to indicate that the driver has only a provisional driving licence (United Kingdom: on probation). The landscape has changed for P-Plater, with some states limiting which cars can be driven on a power-by-weight calculation. If it is a question of combating the over-representation of young drivers in road accidents, the rules themselves are far from simple. Restrictions on high-performance vehicles apply to Queenslander P1 and P2 licence holders under the age of 25 or over the age of 25 if they are returning from disqualification to a P1 or P2 test licence and were under 25 years of age at the time of the offence. These restrictions apply to the rest of the period of indicator P, regardless of age. There is another large group of cars that meet the 130 kW /ton rule, but cannot be driven by a P-Plater. The RMS list of novice drivers – Restrictions on high-performance vehicles includes more than 600 vehicles that authorities deem too risky for young drivers. The same rules apply to Victoria, except that there is no general exemption for diesel vehicles and Victoria also puts certain high-performance naturally aspirated six-cylinder engines on the prohibited list. Some compressors or turbocycles can be driven by a P-Plater. Here you will find the database of prohibited vehicles in Victoria and more general information on restrictions on P-Plate vehicles can be found here. Speeding is a quick way to lose your L or P license plate.
There are now more than 100 fixed speed cameras on the streets of NSW: these are the cameras that are always in the same place and automatically photograph all speeding vehicles. The location of these cameras is no secret. In South Australia, restrictions on high-performance vehicles are mandatory for P-Platers under the age of 25 who have their P1 driving licence from the 4th anniversary of the year. September 2010 or were disqualified and returned to driving on or after September 4, 2010 with a P1 driver`s license. The full list of homologated and non-approved vehicles can be found here. Can`t drive cars more powerful than 80 kilowatts (109 hp), so it`s absolutely stupid, doing it with the power-to-weight ratio makes sense, but not being able to drive a 120-150 hp station wagon is just stupid. But the law is quite strict and if you drive and have an accident, there is a chance that the insurance will not cover it, even if it is not due to your fault. You can`t make phone calls, even with a hands-free kit. Observe a top speed of 100 km/h.
Do not earn more than seven demerit points. Do not supervise a learner driver.
