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Who can an L plater drive with NSW?
If you have an L plate and a learner licence in NSW, you must abide by all of the following restrictions:
- You may only drive cars (vehicles under 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight).
- You must be supervised while driving at all times by an Australian driver with a full licence (not provisional or learner)
What are the rules for driving on L plates?
It is a legal requirement for learners driving a vehicle to display L plates at all times. Failure to display an L plate, or an L plate that is the incorrect size, can result in you receiving up to six penalty points on your driving licence.
Can you have passengers in your car on L plates?
When it comes to passengers in your car as a learner, as long as you don’t go over the legal number of people the vehicle is meant to hold, you’re good. What you must ensure is that the person in the passenger seat is a fully qualified driver that some insurance companies insist must be at least 25 years of age.
Who can be in a car with a learner driver?
Be supervised by a person who is at least 21 years old, who has a valid driving licence, which they have held for at least three years.
Can anyone sit next to a learner driver?
The rules for supervising a learner driver are as follows: Be 21 years of age or over. Be fully licensed and qualified to drive the type of vehicle that they’re supervising.
Can a learner drive in the dark?
Driving at night is perfectly legal for you as a learner driver, so long as you’ve got an experienced, qualified driver with you and you have insurance that covers you to do so. There are no hard and fast rules about when to start night driving, so when you do it is really up to you.
What age can I sit next to a learner driver?
at least 21 years old
Age of the Supervising Driver Anyone who is supervising a learner driver must be at least 21 years old. This is so they are likely to have sufficient driving experience, and significantly more than the learner.
What are the restrictions with an L plate and learner licence?
If you have an L plate and a learner licence in NSW, you must abide by all of the following restrictions: You may only drive cars (vehicles under 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight). This vehicle restriction applies to all learners
What is the speed limit for L platers in NSW?
The speed limit for L platers in NSW is 90km/h. Don’t tow another vehicle. If in Sydney, you’re also not allowed drive in Parramatta Park or Centennial Park. You need to log 120 hours of driving in a log book, including 20 hours of night driving.
What are the restrictions for a learner licence in NSW?
If you have an L plate and a learner licence in NSW, you must abide by all of the following restrictions: You may only drive cars (vehicles under 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight). This vehicle restriction applies to all learners Note that if you break these rules, you may be penalized and earn demerits.
Can you drive alone as a learner driver in NSW?
This vehicle restriction applies to all learners Note that if you break these rules, you may be penalized and earn demerits. Your learner’s licence will be suspended if you get more than 4 demerit points in a period of 3 years. You will be able to drive alone, but must still obey a number of regulations from NSW Transport Roads & Maritime Services.