Restrictions for young drivers in South Australia
| 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 seatbelts | Must not exceed 100km/h | Minimum 12 months | Minimum 16 years | |
P1 |
Maximum of one passenger aged 16-20 years at any time, excluding immediate family members | Must not use any mobile phone function, including handsfree, loudspeaker or Bluetooth functions, while driving | Minimum 12 months | Minimum 17 years | ||
P2 |
No limit provided each can be properly restrained by seatbelts | May use handsfree functions on their phones | Minimum 24 months |
Notes:
Plates can be displayed interior or exterior, but must be clearly visible
P1 must not drive between midnight and 5am
