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 or until you are 19 years old, whichever period is longer. While riding 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 riding while on P plates.