L and P Novice Drivers
Some changes have been made to the laws regarding Novices Drivers (someone who has not held a driver's licence for more than 2 years). The changes are as follows;
- You must have a zero alcohol level at all times when driving
Driving between midnight and 5am is prohibited for the first 6 months of your provisional licence. If you drive between these hours when you are restricted to do so you will be deemed to be an unlicensed driver. This means:
* You will accrue 2 demerit points.
* Provisional drivers can drive between midnight and 5am if:
* They are driving to or from their home to their place of work by the shortest possible route.
* Driving is required as part of their work duties.
* They are driving to or from a place of education or training where they are enrolled for tuition.
If you have held your provisional licence for less than 6 months, these rules will apply to you. When you have held your provisional licence for 6 months, you will no longer be restricted from driving during these hours. For example; if you have already held your provisional licence for 3 months before these laws take affect, you will need to drive for another 3 months before you can drive without being subjected to the night-time restrictions. Different coloured P-plates must be displayed by provisional drivers, to show whether you can or cannot drive because of night-time restrictions. If you have recently moved to Western Australia; have limited driving experience, and you’re driving on an Overseas or Interstate Driver's Licence these rules do not apply to you.
Government of WA Department of Planning & Infrastructure
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/yourlicence/15641.asp#night