Rules for learner drivers
L platers must:
• Only drive a car, not a motorcycle
• Be supervised at all times by the holder of an unrestricted Australian driver licence
• Have L plates displayed clearly at the front and rear of the car (or an L sign on the roof of your instructors vehicle) when driving. L plates cannot be fixed on the window inside the car
• Observe the posted speed limit where it is below 90km/h, and observe a maximum speed limit of 90 km/h
• Not tow any other vehicle
• Not exceed zero blood alcohol concentration (in effect, this means you cannot drink before driving)
• Not supervise another learner driver
• Only carry the number of passengers that can be properly seated in seats and restrained by approved seat belts or child restraints
• Only drive a vehicle with a seatbelt fitted to the driver’s position and wear the seat belt
• Not drive with any passengers in or on the boot of the vehicle
• Not use any mobile phone, including hands-free devices or loud speaker, while driving, or while your vehicle is stopped, but not parked
• If in Sydney, not drive in Parramatta Park or Centennial Park