new p plate laws victoria

Ah, the ever-evolving saga of P-plate laws in Victoria—because young drivers apparently need more hoops to jump through. As of the latest updates, new P-platers in Victoria must display red P plates for a minimum of 12 months, during which they must adhere to a zero blood alcohol limit and a speed limit of 90 km/h instead of the usual 100 km/h on certain roads. There are also restrictions on the number of passengers under 21 during night hours, aiming to reduce distractions and, presumably, the number of “I swear it wasn’t me” phone calls to mum and dad.

Oh, and don’t forget the mandatory completion of a Hazard Perception Test before moving from red to green P plates, extending the probation period and ensuring you’re truly battle-hardened before hitting the open road without the extra layers of legal protection. For the nitty-gritty and updates, keep an eye on VicRoads or perhaps ServiceCentral for reminders and official guidelines.