Victoria fake driver licence

Applying for an Australian Licence

If your overseas licence ceases to be valid, you may be eligible to apply for an Australian licence.

A person who enters Australia on a permanent visa or who is a permanent resident may drive on their current overseas licence for a maximum of three months after arriving in Australia. If they wish to continue to drive after three months, an Australian issued driver’s licence must be obtained in the state or territory in which the person is residing.

The minimum driving age in Victoria is 18 years. A learner can drive at the age of 16 under the supervision of a fully licensed driver since 1966. After obtaining a licence, a driver continues to be subject to restrictions during a 4-year probationary period.

Learner’s Permit

 

A Learner’s Permit may be obtained by a person over 16 years. The applicant must pass a computerised knowledge test and an eyesight test. Learner drivers must not consume any alcohol before driving (i.e. the Blood alcohol content (BAC) must be zero), and must be accompanied by a driver who holds a full driver licence and has a BAC below 0.05%. A Victorian learner’s permit is valid for 10 years from date of issue.’L’ plates must be displayed while driving, and must not tow a trailer. There are no special speed or vehicle restrictions.

Learner permits, P1 and P2 probationary licences may incur a maximum of 5 demerit points in any 12 month period, and 12 points in any 3 year period.

P1 (Red) probationary licence

 

A P1 Probationary Driver Licence holder must be over 18 years of age and pass a computerised Hazard Perception Test, a practical driving test and an eyesight test. P1 drivers must display white-on-red ‘P-plates’.An applicant for a Driver Licence must have held a Learner’s Permit for at least 12 months if the applicant is under 21 years at the time of applying; 6 months if the applicant is between 21 and 24 years; and 3 months for applicants aged over 25 years. If a driver obtained their Learner’s Permit after 1 July 2007, and are under 21 years of age, they must have logged 120 hours of practice, including 20 hours at night.

Probationary drivers must drive with a zero BAC, and are not permitted to drive ‘high powered vehicles’ (formerly those powered at more than 125 kW/tonne or 3.5 litres/tonne; now all petrol turbocharged and supercharged cars and any car of more than 6 cylinders, refer below). If the driver was tested in an automatic vehicle, the driver will have an “A” condition applied to their licence and are not permitted to drive a manual transmission vehicle. The “A” condition can be lifted anytime during the probationary period(s) by taking the practical drive test in a manual transmission vehicle.

There are no speed restrictions, however trailers may not be towed except for work purposes. P1 drivers have a peer passenger restriction which sees P1 drivers only able to carry no more than one passenger aged between 16–21 years old (excluding family members; exemptions may also be allowed by VicRoads for other reasons) at any time. They must not use any form of mobile phone including hands-free.

On 1 July 2008, what is considered a high power vehicle was redefined. P plate drivers were no longer allowed to drive cars with engines larger than a V6, cars that have a turbo or supercharger (unless it is a diesel). A shortlist was produced of cars that comply with these restrictions but are still considered powerful and therefore banned. The list includes BMW M3 and Porsche 911. There have been many complaints about this system as several slower cars have been banned, such as the Peugeot 308, but faster cars such as VW Golf R32 and BMW 130i were still permitted.

On 1 July 2014, the rules were again modified, to distinguish between vehicles manufactured before 1 January 2010, and those manufactured after. Probationary drivers are now permitted to drive any vehicle manufactured after 1 January 2010 that does not have a power-to-mass ratio of greater than 130 kilowatts per tonne, and does not have a modified engine for increased performance. Vehicles manufactured before 1 January 2010 remain subject to previous restrictions, which include a restriction on engines larger than a V6, and cars that have a turbocharger or supercharger.

 After 1 July 2008, those aged over 21 years when applying for a licence qualify as P2 drivers after passing the computerised Hazard Perception Test and a practical driving test, as well as an eyesight test.

P2 (Green) Probationary Licence

 

The P2 Probationary Driver Licence came into effect from 1 July 2008. For probationary drivers obtaining a P1 Probationary Licence after that date, their licence status will progress to a P2 Licence automatically provided they have had a good driving record for at least 12 months while holding the P1 Licence.The same P1 restrictions apply, except P2 drivers may tow trailers. As of 25 November 2013, P2 drivers must not use a mobile phone while driving, including hands-free phones. The peer passenger restriction does not apply to P2 drivers. They must display the white-on-green ‘P-plates’, rather than the red. If a person is over 21 when licensed they go straight onto the P2 licence for three years.

P2 licences last for 3 years, making the minimum age of receiving a full licence 22 years, up from 21 years for drivers who obtained their Probationary Licence before 1 July 2008. The minimum age for obtaining a P2 Licence is 19 years. All drivers who obtained their Probationary Licence before 1 July 2008 qualify as P2 drivers and must display the green ‘P’ plates.

Driver Licence

A full Driver Licence is obtained after the probationary period. For drivers who obtained their Probationary Driver Licence after 1 July 2008, the minimum age at which they can obtain their full Driver Licence is 22, unless they already have an Interstate or New Zealand Probationary licence,^[26] and move to Victoria, in which case they can be 21. This is an irregularity that can allow Interstate and New Zealand drivers to obtain their full licence one year ahead of residential Victorians. There are few restrictions on fully licensed drivers, other than not being able to drive while holding a mobile phone, and the requirement to have a BAC under 0.05%. Full licences are valid for ten years, but can be made available for three years if requested. Full driver licences may incur a maximum of 12 demerit points in any 3 year period.

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Key Takeaways

• To progress from a P2 probationary licence to a full driver’s licence in Victoria if you’re over 25, you need to meet the following requirements:
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Hold your green P’s (P2 licence) for at least 3 years.
  • Maintain a good driving record, which means avoiding licence cancellation or suspension and not committing any drink or drug offences.
  • Pass an eyesight test.
• Licence Validity and Costs:
  • The full licence is valid for either 3 or 10 years, based on your choice.
  • The cost for a full licence is $85.50 for 3 years or $292.80 for 10 years. There is a Free Licence Scheme for eligible drivers under 25.
• Process:
  • If you have a good driving record, you will automatically move onto your full licence after completing the P2 period.
  • You will receive a letter notifying you of your eligibility to graduate to a full licence.
• Additional Rules:
  • Full licence holders must adhere to specific rules, including a blood alcohol concentration that cannot exceed 0.05 and a demerit point limit of 12 in any 3-year period.
  • Full licence holders do not need to display P plates, can supervise learners, and have certain vehicle and mobile phone usage restrictions.
• You can apply for your full driver’s licence through the appropriate channels, ensuring that all requirements are met.

So, you’re keen to get out on the roads in Victoria. You’re wondering, how do I get a Victorian driver’s licence?

Before you jump into the car with your full licence and journey into the sunset, there are a number of stages you will need to progress through. 

Victoria follows a graduated licensing system. This system spreads the learning process over 5 years, ensuring that new drivers learn all of the relevant driving theories and gain adequate experience behind the wheel. This, in turn, produces safer drivers.

Essentially, there are three main learning stages you must pass before qualifying for a full licence. First, you’ll need to qualify for a learner’s permit. Then you’ll progress through the P1 and P2 probationary licence stages, before securing your full licence.

Let’s unpack exactly how you can get a Victorian driver’s licence. 

How to Get Your Learner’s Permit

The first step to getting your Victorian driver’s licence is to receive your learner permit. 

A learner permit allows you to begin learning to drive. Once you have your ‘L’ plates, you can drive a car under supervision. 

You must sit and pass the learner permit knowledge test to receive your learner permit. This test is theory-based and covers everything you need to know about driving before getting behind the wheel.

The learner permit test ensures the quality of driving and safety is very high on our roads, which prevents accidents. 

So, how can you prepare for the test?

You’ll need to study the latest edition of the Road to Solo Driving handbook. This handbook helps you learn all the road rules and basics of driving. You’ll need this knowledge before you start driving lessons.

The questions in the learner permit test are based on all four chapters of this handbook, so start familiarising yourself with the content well before your test to give yourself the best chance at passing.

We recommend using our EzLicence FREE practice learner permit knowledge test to check your knowledge before you sit the actual test. 

Our questions are based on the real test, and you can practice as many times as you like. Practising the test is a great way to make sure you pass the first time.

Once you’ve studied the theory and completed a few practice tests, you’ll need to book a learner’s permit test through VicRoads. 

You’ll need to pass the learner permit test whether you’re a beginner or an overseas licence holder. 

If you are an overseas licence holder, you will need to get a Victorian licence within six months of becoming a fake permanent Australian resident. It’s illegal to drive on your overseas licence after this six-month period.