provisional licence tasmania

Ah, the Provisional Licence in Tasmania, the gateway to freedom and potentially, fender benders. To obtain it, you must first pass the learner permit phase, which requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised driving including 20 hours at night. The Provisional Licence, or P-plates, lasts for at least three years, divided into P1 and P2 stages with different restrictions.

Key facts:

• Minimum age: 17 years old (after holding a learner permit for at least 6 months)
• P1 duration: 12 months, with red P-plates
• P2 duration: 24 months, with green P-plates
• Restrictions: passenger limits, zero BAC, speed limits, and mobile phone bans

For the official and exhaustive list of rules and how to apply, consult the Tasmanian Department of State Growth or check ServiceCentral for guidance.