Probationary licence
Getting a probationary licence
You can be issued with a probationary licence, if you were disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence by a court and you have served the period of disqualification.
If you previously held a P1 or P2 licence
If you held a P1 or P2 licence before you were disqualified, you will get a P1 or P2 probationary licence which you will be required to hold for at least 1 year.
You must continue to comply with your P1 or P2 licence conditions, including displaying P plates on your vehicle while driving.
If you previously held an open licence
If you held an open licence before you were disqualified, you will get a P–probationary licence which you must hold for at least 1 year.
Conditions for probationary licence holders
You must:
- hold the probationary licence for at least 1 year
- carry your licence at all times when driving
- have a zero blood alcohol concentration when driving.
You can't supervise a learner driver while you hold a probationary licence—you must hold an open licence to be a supervisor and have held that licence for at least 1 year.
Late night driving restriction
If you were aged under 25 at the time you committed the offence that resulted in the disqualification, you will also be subject to a late night driving restriction. You won't be allowed to drive between 11pm and 5am for at least 1 year. The restriction will begin the day you're granted a probationary licence, after you have served the disqualification period.
Vehicle class restriction
You may:
- drive any class of vehicle shown on your licence
- learn to drive a higher class if someone directs you who holds an open licence for that class vehicle and has held that licence for at least 1 year.