Interstate Driving
The road rules are different in each state. Before you take off over the border with your new-found freedom, do some research so you don’t get caught with a penalty or a fine.
New South Wales - http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au
Australian Capital Terriotory - http://www.tams.act.gov.au
Victoria - http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Northern Territory - http://www.nt.gov.au/transport
South Australia - http://www.transport.sa.gov.au
Western Australia - http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing
Tasmania - http://www.transport.tas.gov.au
Did You Know?
In NSW all provisional drivers must clearly display the P plates on the front and back of the outside of the vehicle. Plates are not permitted to be displayed inside the vehicle, unlike in Queensland.
Common Questions about driving in New South Wales
Q. On a Queensland P1 licence what is the maximum speed the licence holder can do on NSW roads? (The NSW equivalent is 90km)
A. Sign-posted speed limits or maximum speed limit placed on the licence by the home jurisdiction (whichever is lowest). This means that you should only ever do the maximum speed indicated on signage within the area you are driving.
Q. On a Queensland P2 licence what is the maximum speed the licence holder can do on NSW roads? (The NSW equivalent is 100km)
A. Sign-posted speed limits or maximum speed limit placed on the licence by the home jurisdiction (whichever is the lower).
Q. What are the rules about night driving on your P’s in NSW?
A. If you are a P1 licence holder, you are restricted to carrying one passenger under the age of 21 between the hours of 11pm and 5am. This is similar to the law in Queensland. If you are a P2 licence holder, there is no restriction.
