All vehicle mod plates and roadworthys cairns is fully accredited to carry out hvras inspections at your site, saving you the time and hassles of taking your vehicle to queensland transport. Displaying p plates transport and motoring queensland. Police have reported that too many young drivers have been caught hiding their l and p plates in obscure positions on dashboards. Australian vehicle registration plates or number plates are issued by state, territory, and commonwealth governments, and the armed forces of australia. If youre an emergency service worker queensland ambulance, queensland fire and rescue and queensland police on a p licence, these restrictions wont apply to you while youre driving for your job. Statistics show that when a learner driver first gets their p plates, their risk of a serious crash is six times higher. Just gave queensland transport a call to settle the argument and i asked them if you are on the old laws do you have to wear p plates, he simple replied saying on the old laws, no. Your keys to driving in queensland is a publication for queensland drivers that. Check with the department of transport and main roads once you get your p2 licence. Queensland is a great state to live in, and having a car is one of the best ways to see more of it. In queensland if you are disqualified from holding a driver licence and have. Personalisedcustomised plates replacementchangeupgrade. A the licence holder must drive a motor vehicle fitted with automatic transmission.
Jun 18, 2010 ok the past few mornings ive seen a few cars displaying blue p plates. Personalised transport public register about this service this register allows you to view details of approved booked hire service licences bhsl and booking entity authorisations bea for the taxi, ridebooking and limousine industries. Create a plate create, buy or layby your plate today. For vehicles manufactured on or after 1 january 2010 a hpv is a car that has. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. Peer passenger restrictions apply to young novice driversp1 provisional licence holders under 25 years of age can only carry 1 passenger aged under 21 years between 11pm and 5am. Under section 10 of the road transport driver licensing regulation 2000, the road transport authority rta may impose conditions on a driver licence using the following condition codes. No matter your age, if youve had your p plates for 12 months, you can join goget and use our cars. Personalised transport public register transport and. Pplates must have the letter p in red on a white background.
An lplate is a square plate bearing a sansserif letter l, for learner, which must be affixed to the front andor back of a vehicle in many countries if its driver is a learner under instruction, or a motorcycle rider with provisional entitlement to ride restricted motorcycles. I got my license in qld just before p plates came in up here. This means you can get around with the aid of your own rental vehicle, saving you time and money on public transport and taxis that can be better spent. Unless authorised in writing by transport and main roads and under section 2b of the transport operations vehicle standards and safety regulation 2010, modification codes in the vsb6 and modification codes s4, s5, s6, s10 and s in the qcop are only to be used to certify modifications to heavy vehicles. The test was developed in conjunction with the school of psychology at the university of queensland. P platers can also drive any type of car they wish. You must continue to display red p plates, drive with a zero bac and always. Get a provisional licence p plates department of transport. Vehicles must be checked at approved vehicle inspection stations prior to being used as passenger transport. Qld driver licence new rules learners p plates july 2007. But lately people have started getting the opposite. Red p plate template this is a pdf template file of a red p plate that you can download and print with a colour printer.
Some of us have personalised plates, while some of us just envy those who do. The logbook will be stored by queensland transport and may be used for research and evaluation purposes. For more information about replacing standard number plates andor. If i go to nt when my l licence is 6 months old will they let me obtain p licence there.
Vehicle modification codes department of transport and. See how to correctly attach and display your p plates. Search results department of transport and main roads. For queenslanders more queensland government pages. Personalised plates can be purchased online through this website using create a plate, and are great gift ideas for new car buyers. Restrictions on young drivers under the transport legislation. Submit your logbook, book a practical test, then pass the practical test. Provisional licence restrictions queensland government. Provisional p1 licence driver licence licence roads. I am hoping that qld transport will provide cars for drivers.
P plate templates green p plate template publications. Provisional p2 licence details green ps prerequisites and progression. Queensland driver licence or businessorganisation identification. There you have it, take my word for it or not but thats exactly what i thought anyway. There are 2 types of provisional licencesp1 and p2. Something has to be done and this program is proven to work, so our talks have been very positive, she said. Nov 03, 2010 what do the blue p plates mean in victoria, australia. Restrictions for l and p plate drivers keeping your. During this time youre considered a novice driver meaning youre under 19 years of age and have not held a drivers licence for more than two years in australia or elsewhere. For the 12 months, provisional license holders are not allowed to tow another vehicle, unless it is a trailer with a gvm of 750kg or less. The resources on this site should help you achieve this. This is a pdf template file of a green p plate that you can download and print with a colour printer. Deb morrison and her pet cavoodle, milly, have fetched the attention of many queenslanders with their pawsome plates i queensland roads the longanticipated japanese domestic market plates jdm have finally dropped and for jdm enthusiast brenna dransfield, excitement is an understatement. Blue p plates the pub welcome to the australian ford forums forum.
Queensland is also set to finally introduce pplates to go along nsw and vic, also. A late night driving restriction is also imposed if you are disqualified from holding or obtaining a queensland driver licence, if you committed the offence when you were under 25 and held provisional, probationary or open licence or did not hold a valid licence. Highpowered vehicle restriction exemption application. Green p plate template this is a pdf template file of a green p plate that you can download and print with a colour printer. I cant even go shopping or to see a doctor by myself. A friend recently told me that when driving in queensland i can follow their road rules and do 110km in that zone instead of sticking to 90km. Vehicle registration plates of queensland wikipedia. P plate templates red p plate template publications.
She said meetings with queensland transport and the attorneygeneral cameron dick had garnered strong support for a future statewide rollout. The queensland government has referred to road crash statistics that say young drivers. Queensland transport and main roads minister paul lucas said. Current regular issue plates are to the standard australian dimensions of 372 mm 14. Obtaining a learners licence to obtain a queensland learner licence you must be at least 16 years of age and pass a road rules knowledge assessment. The aim of the system is to encourage safer, more proficient drivers, allowing. Theyre personal, theyre colourful, sometimes funny, and they can be yours. Before you set your heart on a quadpipe v8 that can blitz the quartermile, make sure the car you want is a car you can legally drive. And yes in victoria it must be a white p on a red or green background. The hazard perception test measures your ability to recognise and appropriately respond to potentially dangerous situations while driving. Learn about the restrictions when youre on your p1 or p2 licence. Drivers are also prohibited from driving under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs.
I have recently seen blue p plates on cars and i know for a fact that some of them are not faded green p plates. Still on my p s, still dont have to display any plates. Please note that this article is written for drivers based in queensland. Vehicle modification codes department of transport and main. Lc1dualcontrols for driver trainer vehicles design. The aim of the system is to encourage safer, more proficient drivers, allowing novice drivers to gain more experience and improve their driving skills before they are allowed to progress to a higher type or class of licence. An l plate is a square plate bearing a sansserif letter l, for learner, which must be affixed to the front andor back of a vehicle in many countries if its driver is a learner under instruction, or a motorcycle rider with provisional entitlement to ride restricted motorcycles. If the answer is yes, you will need to obtain what is known as a modification plate. L and p plate guide queensland a howto guide for drivers obtaining and keeping a driver s licence in queensland. The state of queensland department of transport and main roads 2019. Youll start off with red p plates and transfer to green ps after six months. Or should i call qld transport and try to explain my situation and ask for an exception. The p2 licence is your second provisional licence before you move onto your open licence.
Driver licence renewal transport and motoring queensland. Its like a baby blue colour, ive only seen them on the magnetic plates not the plastic ones. The restricted p1 licence is designed to allow you to drive to work, education and medical related. Queensland transport operations road use management driver licensing regulation 2010 current as at 1 february 2020 transport operations road use management act 1995. This advice should serve as a guide as to just how many different rules apply to p plate drivers across the nation it can get very confusing. Vehicle modifications the qcop is an approved code of practice that provides the requirements for modifications that are unique to queensland, and are not be included in the ncop. This page contains information about the most commonly asked questions about heavy vehicle standards and modifications, but if you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact the national heavy vehicle regulator. I also thought maybe these blue ones were just peoples small mods to look cool, like having the p plate purposely upside down gives you 50rwkw extra. Your p plates must be clearly visible when driving a motor vehicle. General information about laws and regulations for drivers under 25.
Young drivers department of transport and main roads. In addition, provisional drivers over the age of 26 only need to display the p plate for six months. Once you have passed the practical driving assessment you will be granted a provisional licence and can drive unsupervised. Queensland driver licence new rules curfews and 12 month. The australian state of queensland requires its residents to register their motor vehicles and display vehicle registration plates. Restrictions for l and p plate drivers keeping your licence. This ensures that the modification to your vehicle has been done in a safe and roadworthy manner, protecting you and your family against any possible harm. F2963 personalised number plates transfer application. L plates must be clearly displayed at the front and back of the car you are. A zero blood alcohol limit applies to all p plate drivers in queensland. Light vehicle modifications department of transport and.
Blue p plates a couple of times recently i have seen blue p plates on cars and was wondering what they were for. That means some offenses carry an immediate license suspension. What do the blue p plates mean in victoria, australia. P1 and p2 licence holders must display a p plate when driving a car or motorcycle. I live in nsw, and in the past 2 weeks i have seen serveral. Personalised plates queensland works together with the department of transport and main roads to provide a range of fun, unique personalised number plates within queensland. To get your learner car licence you must pass either prepl or the written road rules test. I have checked rta website, and cant find the answer. You must also be 16 or older, prove your identity, be medically fit to drive, and pay the licence and test fees we cant help with this. Nsw red p plate rules red p platers cannot drive more than 90kmh. Provisional p2 licence details green ps qld driving test. Modification approvals are provided on behalf of transport and main roads for light vehicles and trailers and the national heavy vehicle regulator for heavy vehicles and trailers. If youre after a set to really make your car unique, here is what youll need to know. Pplate driver scare tactics queensland traffic offenders.
See how to correctly attach and display your pplates. Nov 20, 2017 check the roads and maritime website for more information on driver licence conditions and to download the exemption form pdf, 308kb. Im 16 next month how soon can i get my learners and my ps. Modification approvals blue plates mobile road worthy cq. If you are removing standard number plates to attach personalised customised plates, the standard plates must be returned with this application. Red and green p platers can only get 4 demerit points before they get their license suspended in nsw, far less than the 12 points it takes to suspend a full license. Same as l plates do, it helps alert other drivers to the fact that the driver is a new driver and therefore inexperienced and more prone to errors. If you are under 25 years of age, you will need to book and pass your practical driving test to get your p1 licence. Frequently asked questionsvehicle standards and modifications.
To get your p1 license red p plates in queensland you must. If you are 18 years old and have completed required 120 hours of supervised driving, you can apply for a probationary driver licence. In july 2007 the queensland government introduced the graduated licensing. If you are a queensland p1 type licence for a class c, re or r, you must display a red p plate when driving a car or riding a motorcycle on a road. Have had your l plates for at least 12 months, be at least 17 years old, have recorded 100 hours of driving, including 10 hours of night driving, in your qld learner log book, and. Unlike most car rental companies, goget welcomes p plate drivers, as long as theyve had a years solo driving experience. If youre over 25 when you pass the qsafe practical driving test, you will skip the red ps and be issued a. This is a challenging time for the industry, as the department of transport works on reform, exploring what kind of environment we want for the future of the ondemand transport in western australia the first reform in more than two decades. Young novice drivers at risk young drivers have high rates of involvement. With parents being the biggest influence on how young drivers behave on the road, staying involved helps keep your p plater safe. All vehicles used for a passenger transport service in south australia need to meet road safety and basic amenity standards as required by current legislation and by the department of planning, transport and infrastructure dpti. There are no towing restrictions for p plate drivers in queensland.
But before you set out on any queensland p plate adventures, youll need to be aware of the p plate rules in queensland, which place extra restrictions on you. If you have any doubts or concerns, you should always contact your local traffic authority. During this time youre considered a novice driver meaning youre under 19 years of age and have not held a driver s licence for more than two years in australia or elsewhere. Transport and main roads corporate forms f2963 personalised. So what are these proposed steps in order to get your full licence back. As weve covered in our learner and pplate story, each state differs in their approach to provisional licence restrictions. Check the roads and maritime website for more information on driver licence conditions and to download the exemption form pdf, 308kb.
Learn more about upgrading your licence from p1 to p2. This requirement only applies to persons under 25 years of age. The plate must be a minimum of 150mm wide and 150mm tall. Highpowered vehicle restriction exemption application individual transport operations road use management act 1995 use this form if you are applying for an exemption to allow you to drive a highpowered vehicle hpv. The p plate is red for p1 licence holders and green for p2 licence holders. The p1 licence is your first provisional licence, before you move onto p2. Failure to display your p plates could result in you being fined and incurring 3 demerit points. Lplates a black l on a yellow background and pplates a red pplate for p1 and green pplate for p2 are compulsory. L and p plates must now be displayed on the exterior of cars. Nov 20, 2017 if youre under 25 and live in a specified remote area, you can apply for a restricted p1 licence after youve logged only 50 hours practical driving experience including at least 10 hours of night driving in your learner driver log book. Unlike the 331 drivers who died on queensland roads last year, his nightmare is over the minute he ends the driving.
Red p plates must be clearly displayed at the front and back of your car. Pplates must not be displayed when the person driving the vehicle is not a provisional driver. So, getting your queensland p plates is a big step. Hold a p1 driver licence that is not suspended, surrendered or cancelled. The plates are associated with a vehicle and are generally intended to last for the time the vehicle remains registered in the state, though as they become unreadable or for other reasons they may be recalled or replaced with. To progress to a full licence through the nsw driver rider graduated licensing scheme, you need to pass various tests at each stage, including. You can find more information about getting a nsw drivers license here. You will get a p1 licence if you pass your practical driving test when you are under 25 years of age.
There are a couple of ways in which you can come to hold a provisional p2 car licence green ps. If you are a probationary driver you must display p plates whenever you drive. If you hold a queensland p2 licence for a class c, re or r, you must display a green p plate when driving a car or riding a motorcycle on a road. Department of transport driver and vehicle services subject. This must be recorded in a queensland learner logbook and be assessed and passed by queensland transport note. Transport and main roads, queensland government, p plate templates. Vehicle registration plates of australia wikipedia. This is a pdf template file of a red p plate that you can download and print with a colour printer. Redspot car rentals are one of the few car hire companies in australia who can offer vehicles for those under the age of 25, as well as drivers holding an australian provisional drivers licence.
Queensland parliamentary library restrictions on young drivers under the transport legislation and another act amendment act 2007 qld among all queensland drivers, it is those aged 17 to 24 who are at most risk of having a road crash in the first year of their provisional licence. Australian p plate rules, what provisional drivers are allowed to do, vary state by state. The p plate is red for p1 licence holders and green for p2. Personalised number plates are available in a range of colours, themes and combinations.
You cannot attach or remove plates if the vehicle is under a queensland police number plate confiscation notice. Refer to the separate evidence of identity information sheet f4362 or. Green or red p on white back ground, have no clue why, its illegal. My better half had told me about a month ago and i didnt believe her, thinking that i could have been the green plates faded. Hi lifehacker, i have my p1 drivers licence in nsw. Modification plates queensland roadworthy services. Apr 29, 20 the speeding car lurches out of his inebriated grasp and he braces instinctively for the horrific crash that could end his life but gold coaster marty brooks is one of the lucky ones. The purpose of modification approvals is to ensure the modified vehicle continues to comply with relevant australian design rules and queenslands vehicle standards and safety regulations. Young novice drivers therefore, are young adults who are comparatively new to the experience of driving or riding on the road.
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