2025 UPDATE: L & P Plate Driver Restrictions in Queensland

By Justin

2025 UPDATE: L & P Plate Driver Restrictions in Queensland

Important Notice: This guide reflects the latest Queensland driving regulations as of 2025.

Getting your driver's licence in Queensland involves progressing through several stages, each with specific rules and restrictions. Understanding these requirements is crucial for both learner drivers and provisional licence holders.

Learner (L Plate) Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old
Must display L plates clearly at front and rear of vehicle
Zero blood alcohol concentration
No mobile phone use, including hands-free
Must complete 100 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night)
Maximum speed limit of 90 km/h

Provisional (P Plate) Restrictions

P1 (Red P Plates)

Must display red P plates
Zero blood alcohol concentration
No driving between 11pm and 5am for first year
Maximum of one passenger under 21 between 11pm and 5am
No high-powered vehicles

P2 (Green P Plates)

Must display green P plates
Zero blood alcohol concentration
No restrictions on passenger numbers
Can drive high-powered vehicles

Important Updates for 2025

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has introduced several key changes to the licensing system:

Digital logbook options now available through approved apps
Mandatory hazard perception test before progressing to P plates
Enhanced restrictions on mobile device usage
New requirements for professional driving instruction

Professional Driving Instruction Requirements

Professional driving lessons with a qualified instructor count as triple time in your logbook (up to 10 hours maximum). For example, a one-hour lesson counts as three hours in your logbook. Learn more about driving packages.