2007 |
| 1 January |
ALCOHOL INTERLOCKS INTRODUCED FOR YOUNG FIRST TIME OFFENDERS
From
1 January 2007, a probationary driver or any driver under 26, caught
for a drink driving offence involving a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) of .07 or higher, will have an alcohol interlock fitted to
their car when they return to driving. If the interlock detects any
alcohol on a driver's breath, the car won't start.
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| 1 July |
NEW LEARNER PERMIT RULES INTRODUCED
From
1 July 2007, a learner driver (under 21) must stay on their learner
permit for at least 12 months before they can apply for their probationary licence. They also have to carry their permit whenever
they drive.
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| 1 July |
120 HOURS OF SUPERVISED DRIVING
From
1 July 2007, a learner driver (under 21) must have logged at least
120 hours of supervised driving, including a minimum of 10 hours
night driving, before they can apply for a P1 probationary licence.
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1 July
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NEW RESTRICTIONS ON DRIVING HIGH POWERED VEHICLES
From 1 July 2007, new restrictions make it easier for probationary drivers to identify the car they can legally drive.
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2008 |
| 1 July |
NEW ON ROAD DRIVING TEST
The driving test which takes about 30 minutes is in two parts. The first part involves 5 to 10 minutes in less challenging driving situations. This is to assess your basic driving ability.
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| 1 July |
P1 AND P2 PROBATIONARY LICENCES
On 1 July 2008, a two stage probationary licence system commenced and replaced the previous one stage, three year probationary licence. The first stage is a one year, P1 probationary lkicence (red plates), followed by a three year P2
probationary licence (green plate).
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| 1 July |
PASSENGER RESTRICTION FOR P1 DRIVER
From 1 July 2008, a P1 driver can only carry one passenger aged between 16 and 21.
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