New learner driver laws nsw

Learner drivers can now choose from one of three new apps to record their driving hours and submit log books. The apps provide learner and supervising drivers with similar features to the paper log book, including information on safe driving practices.

It is illegal for learner drivers to use any function of a mobile phone while driving. All of the apps let you 'set and forget' by starting the app while you're safely parked out of the line of traffic, then put your phone away while you're driving.

The apps will record your drive in the background. The apps can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play. Find out more about the apps on the Transport for NSW website.

If you are 25 years or older you do not need to log driving hours, but should undertake a sufficient amount of supervised driving to build your skills. Learner drivers must not tow a trailer or any other vehicle and are not permitted to drive any vehicle that is being towed. P1 drivers must not drive a vehicle that is towing any other vehicle with unladen mass of more than kg.

P1 drivers can tow trailers either loaded or unloaded, however the unladen mass of the trailer itself excluding the load must not be over kilograms and they must display a P plate on the back of the trailer while towing. P1 licence holders who passed their driving test in an automatic vehicle including vehicles with an automatic clutch actuator will be restricted to driving automatics, unless they are being supervised by a person with an unrestricted licence.

This condition remains until you are issued with a provisional P2 or unrestricted licence. To remove the condition earlier, you must pass a driving test in a manual vehicle.

Learner and provisional drivers must wear a seatbelt and ensure that their passengers are sitting in a seat with a suitable seatbelt or child restraint for their age and are wearing the seatbelt or restraint properly fastened and adjusted. NSW learner and provisional drivers and riders must obey the same licence conditions and restrictions as listed above that apply to them in NSW when they drive or ride in other states or territories in Australia. Licence conditions Listen.

Safer limits build confidence Special licence conditions apply for young and novice drivers within NSW. Supervised driving All learner drivers must be supervised by someone with a full unrestricted driver licence. Zero blood alcohol All learner and provisional drivers must have a zero blood alcohol limit.

Mobile phones Learner and provisional drivers must not use a mobile phone while driving. The only instances where Learner or Provisional drivers can legally use their mobile phones are: To show their Digital Driver Licence after being requested to do so by police To use wallet functions when stationary and on a road-related area such as in a carpark, driveway or drive-thru. Passenger limits for P1 and P2 drivers P1 drivers under 25 are not permitted to drive with more than one passenger under 21 between the hours of 11pm and 5am.

Western Australia has fairly relaxed laws for learner and provisional drivers. There is an exception however for those driving to, or for, work. This rule does not apply if a person with their full-licence is sitting next to and supervising you Curfew : P1 drivers cannot drive between midnight and 5am Mobile phone : Cannot be used at all P1 or standard rules apply P2 Prohibited vehicle classes : If you are under 25, you may not drive a high powered vehicle.

This only applies if your Ps were issued after 1 Jan Mobile phone : Cannot be used at all Towing : No more than kg, and it must be a trailer P1 and P2. The information in this article is current as of the 23rd April Laws and penalties may have changed since this article was created.

Please note the information in this article is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any decisions based on this article.

Information contained in this article is accurate as at 23rd April and may be subject to change. In some cases information has been provided to us by third parties and while that information is believed to be accurate and reliable, its accuracy is not guaranteed in any way.

Any opinions expressed constitute our views at the time of issue and are subject to change. Neither Allianz, nor its employees or directors give any warranty of accuracy or accept responsibility for any loss or liability incurred by you in respect of any error, omission or misrepresentation in this article.