new phone laws in victoria

Victoria has tightened its mobile phone and device rules, so consider your doomscrolling officially benched.

L and P platers: no device use at all—no hands‑free, no touching, no smartwatches—nothing until you’re parked and safely out of traffic.

Full‑licence drivers can use hands‑free/voice controls with the phone properly mounted, but no holding, no texting, no scrolling, no video calls, and that includes when you’re stopped at lights.

Penalties are stout and the demerit fairy is not shy; your licence will notice long before your group chat does.

These rules also cover tablets and wearables, so tame the tech until you’re parked; consult official VicRoads guidance for the fine print and any exemptions.