12 Motorcycle Licencing: Australian Capital Territory
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This article is from the Australia Motorcycles FAQ, by Cameron Simpson cs@zip.com.au with numerous contributions by others.
12 Motorcycle Licencing: Australian Capital Territory
Compiled by Neal Gowen <gowen@rsbs.anu.edu.au> & Dean Kaufman.
Learners Licence
Requirements Minimum Age - 16yrs 9 months
Current ACT car L, P or full licence to book
Must pass 10 hours competency-based course with Stay
Upright Motorcycle Techniques pre-learner course. Cost
$150
Book course through Stay Upright on (02) 61423963.
Use Conditions Nil
CC Limit Nil (but changes to law expected in late 1998)
Duration maximum 15 months, minimum 3 months before P assessment,
BAC 0.02
Pillions None.
Speed Restrict Normal posted limits apply
Plates L Plates required.
Points 4 or more means 3 month suspension
Provisional Licence
Requirements Must have current ACT Learners motorcycle licence
Must pass Alternate MOST practical skills assessment
with a no more than 8 points lost. Involves 7
exercises including not stalling engine, sharp left
turn, normal stop in a box, offset cone weave, U-
turn, quick stop in a straight line, swerve (obstacle
avoidance). No on-road test.
Book through Stay Upright on (02) 61423963. Cost $25
Use Conditions Nil
CC Limit Nil (but changes to law expected in late 1998)
Duration minimum 12 months depending on existing licence class
BAC 0.02
Pillions None for first year.
Speed Restrict No additional
Plates 'P' Plates required.
Points 4 or more means 3 month suspension
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