Restrictions for young drivers in Victoria
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) |
Must not use a mobile phone at all while driving. This includes phones in the hand-free mode, with the loud speaker operating or sending texts messages (all levels) |
Must drive within the speed limit (all levels) |
<21 years 12 months plus 120 hours 21-25 years 6 months plus 120 hours >25 years 3 months plus 120 hours |
Minimum 16 years | |
P1![]() |
< 25 years no more than one passenger between 16 and 22 years at any time |
Minimum 12 months | Minimum 18 years | |||
P2![]() |
No passenger limit provided each can be properly restrained by seatbelt | Minimum 24 months | Minimum 18 years |
Plates can be displayed interior or exterior, but must always be clearly visible.