Restrictions for young drivers in New South Wales
| Alcohol | Passengers | Phones | Speed | Length of license | Age | |
Learner |
Zero blood alcohol limit (all levels)
Supervising drivers must hold a full licence and are subject to the same blood alcohol requirements as if they were driving the vehicle (under 0.05) |
No limit provided each can be properly restrained by seatbelt | Must not use a mobile phone at all while driving. This includes phones in hands-free mode, with the loud speaker operating or sending texts messages (all levels) |
Must not drive over 90km/hr | Minimum 16 years | |
P1 |
< 25 years no more than one passenger under 21 years 11pm-5am |
Must not drive over 90km/hr | Must hold P1 license for 12 months and complete Hazard Perception test to progress to P2 | Minimum 17 years | ||
P2 |
No limit provided each can be properly restrained by seatbelt | Must not drive over 100km/hr | After 24 months can upgrade to a full license if not suspended (valid for 3 years) | Minimum 18 years |
Plates must be displayed exterior only
