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STEP 7 Get your provisional licence

To get your provisional licence (P plates) you must:

  • pass the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)
  • have your photo taken
  • pay the renewal fee for your licence
  • not have accrued more than 4 demerit points.

You will be on a provisional licence for 2 years. While driving during this time, you must:

  • display red P plates for the first 6 months
  • display green P plates for the remaining 18 months until you have upgraded to a full licence
  • during the first 6 months you must follow the night time driving restrictions and are limited to only one passenger
  • have a 0.00% blood alcohol content.

Find out more about the rules for driving on your P plates.

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