Restrictions for young drivers in Tasmania
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 (all levels) |
No restrictions (all levels) | L1 must not drive over 80km/h L2 must not drive over 90km/h in 100km/h zone and 100km/h in 110km/h zone |
L1 minimum 3 months L2 minimum 9 months |
15 years 11 months sit knowledge test 16 years apply for learner permit |
P1![]() |
Must not drive over 90km/h in 100km/h zone, 100km/h in 110km/h zone | 12 months | Minimum 17 years | |||
P2 Not required to display P2 plate |
Must drive within the speed limit | 24 months |
Plates can be displayed interior or exterior but must be clearly visible