The GLS THE GLS
Even though the road toll has been significantly reduced, young drivers continue to have more crashes than any other road users, and car crashes kill more young people than any other causes.
The answer is safer young drivers - and the new Graduated Licensing System (GLS) has been designed to do just that.
If you provide your age, the permit or licence you have, or even if you don't have either, and when you obtained it, 'Fast Facts' will provide you with all the information you need to know about how Victoria's new graduated licensing system will affect you.
WHY THE GLS IS BEING INTRODUCED
The facts are simple:
- Each year approximately 120 people are killed and 2300 more are seriously injured in accidents involving 18 to 25 year old drivers. This is about one third of the Victorian road toll.
- Probationary drivers are involved in three times more casualty crashes than experienced drivers.
- More young people die from road crashes than any other cause.
- Young driver road crashes are caused by many factors including inexperience, drink driving, driving in high risk situations (such as late at night or carrying multiple passengers), using a mobile phone and speeding.
A SUMMARY OF THE GLS
Victoria's new Graduated Licensing System (GLS) is being introduced in three stages so everyone has time to get used to the new learner permit and probationary licence rules.
The first stage of the GLS, on 1 January 2007, introduced the alcohol interlock for drivers who had been caught drinking.
From 1 July 2007, the second stage will require learner drivers to gain at least 120 hours driving experience and there will also be new restrictions for P platers driving high powered vehicles.
On 1 July 2008, the two stage probationary licence will begin. The current probationary licence will be replaced by a one year P1 probationary licence (red P plate), followed by a three year P2 probationary licence (green P plate). P1 drivers will only be able to carry one passenger aged 16-21 years. Exemptions from this restriction are available.
The GLS will also involve other changes, including:
- A new and improved driving test for all probationary licence applicants.
- A complete ban on any mobile phone use for learner and P1 drivers.
- A requirement for a good driving record to progress to the next licence stage.
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