This article is from the Australia Motorcycles FAQ, by Cameron Simpson cs@zip.com.au with numerous contributions by others.
Compiled by John Lamp <John.Lamp@utas.edu.au>.
Learners
Requirements Be 16 years of age
or older
Satisfactorily
complete a Level 1
motorcycle rider
training course (if
required)
A candidate may
undertake Level 1
training three
months prior to
attaining 16 years
of age
Pass a written test
on Traffic Law.
Use Conditions (Defunct! Repealed
November 1998)
Not between sunset
and sunrise
(exemption may be
issued).
CC Limit 250cc
Duration 1 year
BAC 0.0%
Pillions No, unless the
pillion has held a
motorcycle license
for three years and
is being carried for
the purposes of
instruction.
Speed Restrict 80 kph
Plates L plate required.
Points ???
Provisional
Requirements Satisfactorily complete a Level 2
motorcycle rider training course (if
required).
Pass an oral law/regulation test.
Pass a driving test.
Pass an eyesight test.
Be at least 17 years of age - although a
candidate may undertake Level 2 training
three months prior to and undergo a
driving test one month prior to attaining
that age.
Use Conditions
CC Limit 250cc
Duration 3 years
BAC 0.0%
Pillions No
Speed Restrict 80kph
Plates P plates required for the first 12 months
Points 3
If you are already the holder of a full license, cc limit of
250cc, and no pillion for first 12 months.
 
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