MUST CARRY LICENCE WHEN DRIVING

What has changed and why is this now required by law?

To strengthen existing road safety laws, drivers under 26 must always have their licence with them when they are driving, or in charge of a motor vehicle.

Probationary drivers are currently required to have their licence at all times while driving or in charge of a motor vehicle.  This change will now require other full licence holders under 26 to also produce their licence when required to do so. There are sometimes different requirements for probationary drivers than for full licence holders (e.g. zero blood alcohol concentration for probationary drivers). 

Don't drivers have to carry their licence already?

Yes. All drivers are required to have their licence with them when they drive, but it is now an offence if drivers under the age of 26 cannot produce their licence to police when required to do so.

What is the penalty for drivers under the age of 26 not having their licence with them when driving?

If a driver under the age of 26 who has a licence but does not have it with them while driving or in charge of a motor vehicle, they may face fines of $537.