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Got an L plate in Victoria? Here’s the short, sharp version: you must display L plates front and rear, be supervised by a fully licensed driver beside you, and keep your BAC at 0.00.

Obey the posted speed limits and every boring-but-important road rule, and put the phone away—no hands‑free, no texting, no “just changing the song.”

If you’re under 21, you’ll need at least 120 hours in your logbook, including 20 at night, before going for your Ps; you can get a learner permit from age 16.

It’s not glamorous, but it’s how you keep the bonnet uncrumpled and the fines at bay; check VicRoads for any updates before you set off.