09 Motorcycle Licencing: Queensland
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This article is from the Australia Motorcycles FAQ, by Cameron Simpson cs@zip.com.au with numerous contributions by others.
09 Motorcycle Licencing: Queensland
Compiled by Red & Chris Martin.
[ Learners | Provisional | Open Learners | Open ]
Learners Permit
Requirements To obtain, must answer a selection of questions from the
Queensland drivers guide. (Currently holding a car licence is
not taken into account)
Pass an eyesight test.
Be over 17 years of age.
Use Conditions During this period, you must be accompanied at all times by
either (1) A rider on another bike with at least 1 years riding
xp. or (2) A pillion with at least 2 years riding xp.
CC Limit 250cc limit (no problems with 2 strokes .... yet.)
Duration Must keep permit for six months (minimum), valid for 12 months.
BAC 0.0 BAC
Pillions No pillion passengers other than a rider with at least 2 years
riding xp.
Speed Restrict No additional.
Plates No 'L' or 'P' plates required.
Points you get 4 points
Provisional Licence
Requirements Road test with transport department official (approx
half an hour) to qualify for licence.
Use Conditions Nil.
CC Limit 250cc
Duration 1 year minimum duration.
BAC 0.0
Pillions None. (Not even those with 2 years riding experience).
Speed Restrict No additional.
Plates None required.
Points 4
A full, non-provisional licence will be granted at the end
of a year of holding a Provisional licence. No extra tests
required.
Open Learners
Requirements Must have held a Provisional licence for at least 1 year.
Use Conditions Must be followed around by a person with at least 1 years
experience on a bike with capacity >250cc OR 2 years
experience if pillion. (Note that this is only if you
are on your >250cc bike)
CC Limit Nil.
Duration Must hold learners permit for 6 months, Maximum Duration
12 months.
BAC ??
Pillions Only those with greater or equal to 2 years riding
experience on a large bike.
Speed Restrict No additional.
Plates Nil.
Points ????
Open Licence
Requirements Bike Test required (Slalom, Figure 8 etc.)
Use Conditions Nil.
CC Limit Nil.
Duration Nil.
BAC 0.05
Pillions Yes.
Speed Restrict No additional.
Plates Nil.
Points Nil.
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