How long do P1 plates last?

How long do P1 plates last?

Your P1 licence is valid for 18 months. If you haven’t progressed to a P2 licence at the end of the 18 months, you can renew your licence. You don’t need to take the driving test again.

What does P1 license mean?

The restricted P1 licence is designed to allow you to drive to work, education and medical related appointments. After six months, the restricted conditions will automatically expire, and the standard P1 rules will apply for the rest of your P1 licence period.

What does the P stand for on a new driver plate?

probationary driver
P Plates indicate that the driver of the vehicle is a probationary driver (indicating you are a fairly new qualified driver).

How do you change from P1 to P2?

To upgrade your provisional licence from:

1. P1 to P2, you must have held your P1 licence for at least 12 months (not including any suspension period).
2. P2 to full, you must have held your P2 licence for at least 2 years (not including any suspension period).

Can P1 drivers have passengers?

Passenger limits for P1 and P2 drivers P1 or P2 drivers who are issued with a new licence after a period of being disqualified from driving are not permitted to drive with more than one passenger for 12 months. The Transport for NSW website has more information on passenger conditions.

How long can you use P plates for?

There is no official guidance regarding how long a driver should display P plates – motorists can simply keep them on their vehicle until they feel confident enough to drive without them.

What is a P1 drivers Licence UK?

Stage one is a one-year P1 probationary licence (with red P plates). Stage two is a three-year P2 probationary licence (with green P plates). P1 drivers are prohibited from using a mobile phone of any kind. P1 drivers are banned from towing, except for work or when supervised.

How long can I use P plates?

Do I need P plates when I pass my test?

Do I need P plates after I’ve passed my test? Some new drivers choose to display green ‘probationary’ P plates on their car, but they’re not compulsory. P Plates are a way of indicating to other motorists that you’ve recently passed your test and are still getting to grips with the roads.

What’s the difference between P1 and P2 licences?

P1 vs P2. There are two kinds of probationary licence in Victoria: P1 (red P plate), which lasts for at least the first 12 months of probationary driving. P2 (green P plate), which normally starts 12 months from when you get your P1 licence and lasts for at least three years.

How long does a P1 license in Victoria last?

There are two kinds of probationary licence in Victoria: P1 (red P plate), which lasts for at least the first 12 months of probationary driving. P2 (green P plate), which normally starts 12 months from when you get your P1 licence and lasts for at least three years.

Do you need a P1 provisional licence to drive a car?

If you’re driving with a P1 provisional licence you need P-plates on the vehicle so other drivers know you’re an inexperienced driver. P-plates must meet these requirements: The minimum size is shown in the diagram below. P-plates must have the letter P printed in red on a white background.

Can you drive a manual car with a P plate?

If you got your licence driving an automatic car, you aren’t allowed to drive a manual car until you get a full licence or pass another drive test in a manual car. For a full overview of restrictions on P-plate drivers, check out the VicRoads P plate restrictions page.