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Restricted motorcycle (RE) licence

STEP 2 Apply for your learner's permit

You need to get your learner’s permit before you can learn to ride a LAMS approved motorcycle.

You must be at least 16 years old to apply for learner’s permit to ride a LAMS approved motorcycle.

A learner’s permit is valid for 3 years. If your learner's permit has expired, you will need to reapply to continue to learn to drive.

To apply for your learner’s permit, you will need to visit a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre or regional agent and:

  • submit a completed Driver's licence application - Form DLA1 (PDF 378 Kb)
  • show the required proof of identity documents
  • pay a fee for your application, theory test and learner log book (printed, if required):
    • If you already hold a C class or higher drivers licence you are not required to maintain a log book for your R-E class permit.
    • If you are required to maintain a log book and elect to use only the electronic version (Learn&Log via the ServiceWA app) there is no charge
  • take an eyesight test
  • take and pass the theory test.

Medical declaration

When you complete your application form, you must declare whether you have any medical conditions and/or take any medication.

You will be advised if you need a medical assessment before you are granted your learner's permit.

You must go and get the medical assessment before you can continue with your application.

Find out more about reporting a medical condition.

Learner's permit application fees

Fee description Amount
Learner’s permit application fee including one Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) $143.30
Learner Log Book (printed) $10.70
Learn&Log (Digital version of Learner Log Book) No fee

Computerised Theory Test (CTT) fees

Fee description Amount
Sit the Learner's Permit Computerised Theory Test (CTT) $21.20
Subsequent Learner's Permit Computerised Theory Test (CTT) resits $18.20

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As part of your learner's permit application, you'll need to test your knowledge by taking the CTT.