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The front and back of an Driver LicenceIssued byStates and territoriesType of documentDriver licencePurposeIdentificationEligibility requirementsQualified drivers of Australian states and territoriesA is required in before a person is permitted to drive a of any description on a road in Australia. The responsibility for the regulation and enforcement of road use, including light vehicle is the responsibility of the state and territory governments. The rules for the obtaining of licences vary between states and territories, but a driver licence issued in one Australian state or territory is generally recognised and valid in the other states and territories.

In 1997, a national drivers licence scheme was agreed by the states to provide uniform arrangements for the post-novice licensing of drivers of motor vehicles, the renewal of licences, and their suspension and cancellation, and to facilitate the mutual recognition between Australian jurisdictions of driver licences when transferring between jurisdictions. In 2017, the federal government proposed creation of a national drivers licence database that would involve state or territory governments handing over the identities of drivers in a bid to toughen national security laws. The national ID database would be used to monitor public events, but could be transferred to a national drivers licence system with agreement from the states.

Contents.Classes of licences All states and territories in Australia have a uniform driver licence system. ClassTypeDescriptionCCar licenceCovers vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes (GVM). GVM is the maximum recommended weight a vehicle can be when loaded. The licence allows the holder to drive cars, utilities, vans, some light trucks, car-based motor tricycles, tractors and implements such as graders, vehicles that seat up to 12 adults, including the driver.RRider licenceApplies to motorcycle riders with any registrable motorcycle.RERestricted Rider licenceCovers motorcycles matching the LAMS (Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme) list of motorcycles of each state. Generally this means abiding by a power-to-weight ratio and a total engine size limit. Riders must hold this licence for 12 months before being permitted to upgrade to a R class motorcycle licence.LRLight Rigid licenceCovers a rigid vehicle with a GVM of more than 4.5 tonnes up to 8 tonnes. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM.

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This class also includes vehicles with a GVM up to 8 tonnes which carry more than 12 adults including the driver. A holder of a LR licence is also permitted to drive vehicles in class C.MRMedium Rigid licenceCovers a rigid vehicle with 2 axles and a GVM of more than 8 tonnes. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM. A holder of a MR licence is also permitted to drive vehicles in class LR and lower.HRHeavy Rigid licenceCovers a rigid vehicle with 3 or more axles and a GVM of more than 8 tonnes. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM.

This class also includes articulated buses. A holder of an HR licence is also permitted to drive vehicles in class MR and lower.HCHeavy Combination licenceCovers heavy combination vehicles like a prime mover towing a semi-trailer, or rigid vehicles towing a trailer with a GVM of more than 9 tonnes. A holder of an HC licence is also permitted to drive vehicles in class HR and lower.MCMulti-Combination licenceCovers multi-combination vehicles like road trains and B-double vehicles.

The minimum age for obtaining a Learner Licence is 15 years and 9 months. The applicant for a Learner Licence must have completed a road safety program, called Road Ready, that is taught in many secondary schools or at a and pass a computerised road rules test.The Road Ready course at a Road Ready Centre is a minimum of ten hours, during which an applicant learns the road rules, undergoes alcohol education and hazard perception training.A Learner Licence is valid for two years.

Learners must display black on yellow 'L Plates' and drive under the supervision of a full Australian licence holder, who has held their licence for at least four years. Provisional Licence. A learner driver can apply for a Provisional Licence if they are at least 17 years of age, and have held a Learner Licence for at least six months. They must complete a competency-based scheme with an ACT government-accredited driving instructor and during their accredited instructor driving lessons, complete a containing 22 driving proficiencies. After a learner has passed all proficiencies, the logbook is turned over to RTA, which issues a provisional licence.Alternatively, a provisional licence may be obtained by recording driving experience in the same logbook, with a supervisor who has held an open licence for 12 months for the class of vehicle used. The difference in using this method to obtain a provisional licence is that the logbook only records time spent driving, and not the learner's ability to drive. While no minimum number of hours are required, Learners are advised when obtaining their Learner's Licence, that 50 or more practical hours are recommended before attempting the practical test.

Using this method, provided the driver has held their Learner's licence for at least 6 months, they may book with RTA for the practical driving test.If the driver has obtained a licence in an automatic transmission vehicle, an 'A' is placed on the licence which restricts the licence holder to driving automatic transmission vehicles for 12 months. To remove the restriction before 12 months, the provisional driver must pass the practical driving exam in a manual transmission vehicle.A Provisional Licence is valid for three years. Provisional drivers must display red on white 'P Plates' for three years unless: (a) they take an additional road safety program Road Ready Plus after six months of obtaining the Provisional Licence; or (b) they are over 26 years of age and held their licence for six months. Provisional licence holders who have taken the Road Ready Plus (RRP) course, (commonly called a 'P-off' course), or are over 26 years of age also get an additional four demerit point allowance.

A 'PC' condition is displayed on the licence, which indicates that the provisional driver can drive with 'P plates not displayed'. Provisional drivers must have a zero blood-alcohol limit.No speed restrictions are imposed on ACT learner or Provisional drivers, and they are permitted to drive the posted speed limit. Full Licence A driver can apply for a Full Licence after holding a Provisional Licence for three years. New South Wales The is responsible for driver licensing in.The minimum driving age in New South Wales is 16 years. The government introduced the Graduated Licensing Scheme in 2000 and therefore learners progress from a learner licence, to a provisional P1 licence, to a provisional P2 licence and finally to a full licence over an extended period of time.

After obtaining a licence, a driver continues to be subject to restrictions during a three-year probationary period. Learner Licence. A learner licence is gained after: (a) the minimum driving age of 16 is met; (b) passing a touch-screen computer-based test Driver Knowledge Test; (c) provide identification; and (d) pass an eyesight test. Learners are permitted to drive accompanied by a supervising unrestricted licence holder. Learners are subject to numerous restrictions: (a) a maximum speed of 90 km/h; (b) a zero blood alcohol content limit; (c) cannot tow a trailer; and (d) and must conspicuously display black-on-yellow 'L-plates' on the exterior of the vehicle while driving. Learners must complete at least 120 hours of driving practice including 20 hours of night driving and hold the learner licence for at least 12 months before a provisional P1 licence is issued. Since 16 December 2009, one hour with an instructor is equal to three hours of normal driving hours until a total of ten hours with an instructor.

This equates to a maximum of 30 hours which can be accumulated at an advanced rate. Since 19 December 2009, learner drivers 25 years old and over are not required to complete a learner driver log book and are exempt from the twelve-month tenure. Provisional P1 Licence.

A provisional P1 licence (commonly called Ps and Reds) is gained after: (a) a minimum twelve months of holding a learner licence; (b) 120 hours (20 hours night drive between sunset and sunrise) of on-road driving experience; (c) successful completion of a computerised. And d) pass a driving test. The licence holder can drive unaccompanied but is limited to a maximum speed of 90 km/h, towing trailers of up to 250 kg and a zero alcohol content. Red-on-white 'P-plates' must be displayed while driving. P1 drivers are limited to a total of four during the term of the licence, as compared to the thirteen-point limit on unrestricted licences. P1 drivers must hold the licence for one year before progressing to the next stage.In New South Wales the minimum age to be eligible for a provisional P1 licence is 17.

As of 1 July 2007, new laws for P1 drivers have been introduced, including a limit of one passenger under the age of 21 between 11 pm and 5 am, and instant suspension for three months for any speeding offence. Furthermore, it is also now a requirement that red 'P-plates' be displayed on the outside of the vehicle. A provisional P2 licence (commonly known as Ps and Greens) is gained after one year on P1 license. The driver is restricted to a speed limit of 100 km/h, a zero alcohol limit and a maximum of seven; however, they are eligible to upgrade the class of their licence, such as those for heavier vehicles. P2 drivers must conspicuously display a green-on-white 'P-plate' on the exterior of the vehicle at all times.

P2 drivers must hold the licence for two years before progressing to the next stage. From 1 December 2016, P2 licence holders will no longer be permitted to use a mobile phone at all while driving or riding. Full Licence A full, unrestricted licence is gained after two years and successful completion of another computerised test. Unrestricted drivers licences are coloured gold. Northern Territory The learner licence may be obtained at age 16. Learner drivers may not use a mobile phone and must be supervised by a full licence holder and may not drive faster than 80 km/h.

After holding the learner licence for six months a provisional licence may be obtained. Once the provisional licence is obtained, it must be held for a minimum of 2 years before obtaining the full northern territory licence.

Provisional Licence. The provisional licence period is a minimum of two years.Provisional drivers need to comply with all road rules and traffic laws and other restrictions: eg., the speed limit is 100 km/h, The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) must be a zero, provisional drivers are not permitted to use a mobile phone in any form whilst driving, including hands-free devices and texting. Accumulating five or more demerit points within a 12-month period will trigger action against a provisional driver.Provisional drivers must display approved P-plates that are clearly visible to the front and rear of the vehicle and which do not obstruct the driver's vision. P-plates must have the letter ‘P’ in red on a white background. The plate must be a minimum of 150mm wide and 150mm tall.

P-plates must not be displayed when the person driving the vehicle is not a provisional driver.Queensland The is responsible for driver licensing in Queensland.Learner Licence. Persons may apply for their Learner Licence at 16 years of age, passing a written Road Rules Test. Learners under 25 must hold a licence for at least one year and log a total of 100hrs on-road driving experience (including 10hrs night driving) in the issued logbook. However, a logbook exemption can be applied for, meaning the learner will not need to submit a logbook with 100 hours of driving, but will need to hold a Learner Licence for a minimum of 12 months before going for the provisional licence. Learners over 25 years of age are not required to complete a log book of 100 logged driving hours; however, they may voluntarily do so. Learners must display yellow L-plates and are not speed restricted by the licence. Learners must be accompanied by an open licence holder who has held the relevant class open licence for at least 1 year.

The drinking level must be 0.00 for a learner and instructor must be under 0.049. Provisional licence 1. P1 is a transitional licence for applicants 25 years old or younger.

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age, held a Learner Licence for a minimum of twelve months, recorded a minimum of 100 hours driving experience in the learner logbook with a supervisor who has held an open licence for twelve months for the class of vehicle used or an accredited driving instructor, and has passed a practical driving test. P1 drivers must at all times display red P-plates. P1 licence holders may upgrade to P2 licences after holding their P1 licences for one year and passing the hazard perception test. There are restrictions to the power of the vehicles and the number of passengers allowed in relation to P1 drivers. Drivers over 25 years of age who successfully pass their practical driving test are able to skip the P1 licence stage and progress directly to the P2 licence stage.

Provisional licence 2. If not upgraded from P1, applicants must have held a Learner Licence for a minimum of twelve months.

P2 drivers must display green P-plates. P2 licence holders may upgrade to an open licence after holding their P2 licence for two years (one year for P2 licence holders over 25 years of age). As with P1 licences, there are restrictions to power and passengers but they are less restrictive than P1 licences. Driver Licence The Queensland Government is replacing the current laminate Driver Licence & Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence with a more secure, durable and reliable licence. All licensing and personal information that is currently on the face of the laminated licence will remain on the face of the new card, and the address on the back.From 2005, Queensland licences have been called a 'Driver Licence' (as opposed to the traditional 'Driver's Licence' or the variant 'Driving Licence'), and no longer carry information about the holder's organ donor status.

The Australian Organ Donor Register is now used for national registration of tissue donation status.Elderly drivers are required to have their licences renewed more often and are required to have compulsory eye tests, which does not include colour vision.For more information on driver's licences in Queensland, see and click on Licensing. Work Licence A Queensland Driver charged with a drink driving offence may apply for a work licence that if granted by the would entitle the driver to drive for work purposes whilst their licence is suspended. UD Class Licence Queensland had a special class UD licence which allows operation of heavy agricultural or purpose-built vehicles without an MC or HC licence.

No new licences of this type will be issued after 1 January 2014, but existing licences remain valid. South Australia The is responsible for driver licensing in South Australia.Learner's Permit. A person who is at least 16 may apply for a Learner's Permit (commonly referred to as Ls) in South Australia. Applicants must pass a theory test to obtain a driving permit. A learner driver must always be accompanied by a Qualified Supervising Driver (that does not hold either a provisional or a probationary licence). Learners must display yellow L-plates, and may not have a blood alcohol content greater than zero and must not accumulate more than four demerit points. Learner drivers are allowed to travel at a maximum speed of 100 km/h, even where the posted speed limit is higher.

Learner drivers are permitted to tow a single trailer. Provisional Licence. To get a Provisional Licence (also called a probationary licence and commonly referred to as Ps), you must have held a learner's permit for at least 12 months, be at least 17 years of age or have an equivalent interstate or overseas driver's licence and be at least 17. If you had a learner's permit, you must also have a log book showing you have had at least 75 hours driving experience (including at least 15 hours of night-time driving) which must have all been signed by the Qualified Supervising Driver. All applicants must pass a practical driving test or be signed off on several points by a driving instructor in a competency-based training course.

Drivers are then issued with a P1 licence. The main restrictions on P-platers are a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h (even where the posted speed limit is higher), a requirement that no alcohol or party drugs be in the system, and not being allowed to accrue more than 4 demerit points. They must also display red P plates (shown on left).Drivers who obtain a P1 provisional licence on or after 4 September 2010 must not drive a high-powered vehicle if they are under the age of 25.

High powered includes vehicles with engines of eight or more cylinders,vehicles with turbocharged or supercharged engines (excluding diesel powered vehicles), vehicles that have been modified to increase engine performance, and nominated high-performance vehicles. High-powered vehicle restrictions do not apply to drivers over 25 years of age. P plates of any kind are not displayed when on the P2 licence.A driver must have held a provisional licence (combined P1s and P2s) for at least 3 years (one year on P1 and 2 years on P2) before becoming a fully licensed driver. Fully licensed drivers have their restrictions on alcohol relaxed to 0.05 per cent blood alcohol concentration and may drive at the full speed limit (which is 110 km/h on many country roads). Tasmania Learner Licence. A learner licence for cars may be obtained after reaching age 16.

A person holding a learner licence may not exceed 80 km/h in speed or tow a trailer or boat, and may only drive with a BAC of zero. L plates must be displayed, and a supervisory driver with a full licence must sit in the front passenger seat. The supervisory driver must not have any periods of suspension or disqualification within the last two years. As of April 2009, there are separate L1 and L2 stages.After 3 months a Learner can go for a practical driving test, this test proves in the driver can drive safely.

This test can be undertaken in an automatic or manual vehicle, if the L2's test was undertaken in an automatic vehicle the learner can still go for their manual licence when the undertake the P's test. (there is no plate change it still remains the yellow L plate) Once a Learner is on their L2's they begin logging their driving hours, a learner must complete 50hours of driving and must be of the age of 17 before they can take the practical driving test. This test contains several sections including the 'I left something behind' task. As of 2 March 2015; L2 drivers have new speed restrictions in which they can drive at 90 km/h in a 90 or 100 zone and at 100 km/h in a 110 zone.P1. A P1 licence may be issued after reaching age 17, logging 50 practice hours, holding an L2 licence for nine months, and passing a practical driving test.

A P1 licence is issued for one year. P1 drivers must remain under 100 km/h, have a zero BAC while driving, and display P plates. Provisional drivers may tow other vehicles.

As of 2 March 2015; P1 drivers have new speed restrictions in which they can drive at 90km/h in a 90 or 100 zone and at 100km/h in a 110 zone. After 12 months, the licence converts to a P2 licence. P2 are still limited to driving at most 100km/h provided they don't exceed the speed limit, and do not have to display P plates. They must have a BAC limit of zero to drive and the licence will be suspended if 4 demerit points are accumulated, contrasted with 12 for full licence holders.

Drivers must hold the P2 licence for between 12 months and two years, depending on their age, to be issued a full licence.Note: there are no vehicle restrictions in Tasmania.Victoria is the authority in responsible for the administration of driver licensing in the state.The minimum driving age in Victoria is 18 years. A learner can drive at the age of 16 under the supervision of a fully licensed driver since 1966. After obtaining a licence, a driver continues to be subject to restrictions during a 4-year probationary period.Learner's Permit.

A Learner's Permit may be obtained by a person over 16 years. The applicant must pass a computerised knowledge test and an eyesight test.

Learner drivers must not consume any alcohol before driving (i.e. The (BAC) must be zero), and must be accompanied by a driver who holds a full driver licence and has a BAC below 0.05%. A Victorian learner's permit is valid for 10 years from date of issue.' L' plates must be displayed while driving, and must not tow a trailer.

There are no special speed or vehicle restrictions.Learner permits, P1 and P2 probationary licences may incur a maximum of 5 demerit points in any 12 month period, and 12 points in any 3 year period. P1 (Red) probationary licence. A P1 Probationary Driver Licence holder must be over 18 years of age and pass a computerised Hazard Perception Test, a practical driving test and an eyesight test. P1 drivers must display white-on-red 'P-plates'.An applicant for a Driver Licence must have held a Learner's Permit for at least 12 months if the applicant is under 21 years at the time of applying; 6 months if the applicant is between 21 and 24 years; and 3 months for applicants aged over 25 years. If a driver obtained their Learner's Permit after 1 July 2007, and are under 21 years of age, they must have logged 120 hours of practice, including 20 hours at night.Probationary drivers must drive with a zero BAC, and are not permitted to drive 'high powered vehicles' (formerly those powered at more than 125 kW/tonne or 3.5 litres/tonne; now all petrol turbocharged and supercharged cars and any car of more than 6 cylinders, refer below). If the driver was tested in an automatic vehicle, the driver will have an 'A' condition applied to their licence and are not permitted to drive a manual transmission vehicle. The 'A' condition can be lifted anytime during the probationary period(s) by taking the practical drive test in a manual transmission vehicle.There are no speed restrictions, however trailers may not be towed except for work purposes.

P1 drivers have a peer passenger restriction which sees P1 drivers only able to carry no more than one passenger aged between 16–21 years old (excluding family members; exemptions may also be allowed by VicRoads for other reasons) at any time. They must not use any form of mobile phone including hands-free.On 1 July 2008, what is considered a high power vehicle was redefined. P plate drivers were no longer allowed to drive cars with engines larger than a V6, cars that have a or (unless it is a diesel). A shortlist was produced of cars that comply with these restrictions but are still considered powerful and therefore banned.

The list includes. There have been many complaints about this system as several slower cars have been banned, such as the, but faster cars such as VW and were still permitted.On 1 July 2014, the rules were again modified, to distinguish between vehicles manufactured before 1 January 2010, and those manufactured after. Probationary drivers are now permitted to drive any vehicle manufactured after 1 January 2010 that does not have a power-to-mass ratio of greater than 130 kilowatts per tonne, and does not have a modified engine for increased performance. Vehicles manufactured before 1 January 2010 remain subject to previous restrictions, which include a restriction on engines larger than a V6, and cars that have a turbocharger or supercharger.After 1 July 2008, those aged over 21 years when applying for a licence qualify as P2 drivers after passing the computerised Hazard Perception Test and a practical driving test, as well as an eyesight test. P2 (Green) Probationary Licence. The P2 Probationary Driver Licence came into effect from 1 July 2008.

For probationary drivers obtaining a P1 Probationary Licence after that date, their licence status will progress to a P2 Licence automatically provided they have had a good driving record for at least 12 months while holding the P1 Licence.The same P1 restrictions apply, except P2 drivers may tow trailers. As of 25 November 2013, P2 drivers must not use a mobile phone while driving, including hands-free phones. The peer passenger restriction does not apply to P2 drivers. They must display the white-on-green 'P-plates', rather than the red. If a person is over 21 when licensed they go straight onto the P2 licence for three years.P2 licences last for 3 years, making the minimum age of receiving a full licence 22 years, up from 21 years for drivers who obtained their Probationary Licence before 1 July 2008. The minimum age for obtaining a P2 Licence is 19 years. All drivers who obtained their Probationary Licence before 1 July 2008 qualify as P2 drivers and must display the green 'P' plates.

Driver Licence A full Driver Licence is obtained after the probationary period. For drivers who obtained their Probationary Driver Licence after 1 July 2008, the minimum age at which they can obtain their full Driver Licence is 22, unless they already have an Interstate or New Zealand Probationary licence, and move to Victoria, in which case they can be 21.

This is an irregularity that can allow Interstate and New Zealand drivers to obtain their full licence one year ahead of residential Victorians.There are few restrictions on fully licensed drivers, other than not being able to drive while holding a mobile phone, and the requirement to have a BAC under 0.05%. Full licences are valid for ten years, but can be made available for three years if requested.Full driver licences may incur a maximum of 12 demerit points in any 3 year period.More information on driver's licences in Victoria, is found at the.Western Australia. A Learner's Permit to drive a car in Western Australia can be gained by anyone aged 16 or over after successfully passing a computer-based driving theory test and an eyesight test. Drivers with Learner's Permits may drive only whilst accompanied by either a qualified driving instructor or a person who has held a valid licence of the same type as the permit for 4 years. Learner drivers must display black-on-yellow 'L' plates, and must not drive with a exceeding 0.00%. Learner's Permits expire after three years.

After a recent bill passed through parliament, Phase 1 drivers are now permitted to drive on Perth freeways as well as other roads outside the boundaries of Kings Park. Hazard Perception Test Holders of a Learners Permit for 6 months or more (and are aged 16 years and 6 months or older) are permitted to undergo the computerised 'Hazard Perception Test'. Successful drivers are to continue learning and gaining driving experience before attempting their practical driving assessment.

Provisional licence. A Provisional Licence is awarded when learner drivers aged 17 years or over complete 50 hours of driving experience (and 6 months have elapsed from obtaining their Learner's Permit) in their log book and pass a practical driving test accompanied by an examiner employed by the government.

Drivers with provisional licences must display white-on-red 'P' plates whenever they drive within the first 6 months, can drive unaccompanied but cannot drive with a blood alcohol content over 0.00%. They are not allowed to drive between 12 am – 5 am unless driving to and from place of work or study. For last 18 months, provisionally licensed drivers must display white-on-green 'P' plates and cannot drive with a blood alcohol content over 0.00%. Changes to the Learners Permit process From the 9th October 2017, the Department of Transport introduced a change to the process of obtaining a drivers licence.

The new process requires applicants to complete the Hazard Perception Test before the Practical Driving Assessment. Applicants still have to have held their Learners Permit for 6 months to attempt either, but are now required to be at least 16 years and 6 months of age for the Hazard Perception Test and at least 17 years of age for the Practical Driving Assessment.The previous process allowed applicants to complete the Practical Driving Assessment at 16 years and 6 months of age, followed by the computerised Hazard Perception Test at 17 years. The minimum age to hold a Provisional Licence is still 17 years.Graduated demerit points As of 1 December 2010, the Western Australian Government introduced a new Graduated Demerit Point system for Novice Drivers (which includes L- and P-plate drivers). Under this system, a driver may accrue less than 4 demerit points within the first year of their provisional licence, and less than 8 points within the second year, before losing their licence. These limits include demerit points accrued before these 1- and 2-year periods.Full driver's licence The provisional licence automatically converts into a full driver's licence after the 2-year probationary period.

Drivers with full driver's licences must drive with a blood alcohol content less than 0.05%, may accrue less than 12 demerit points before being disqualified, and may drive at up to 110 km/h (the maximum speed limit in the state). 'P' plate drivers may also drive up to 110 km /h, where permitted by the state.WA has two classes of drivers licence:C which enables one to drive any vehicle weighing less than 4.5 tonnesC-A which enables one to drive any vehicle fitted with an automatic transmission and weighing less than 4.5 tonnes. Refer Double or nothing Drivers who have accrued 12 or more demerit points can choose to continue driving on a 12-month Good Behaviour Period. If more than two demerit points are accrued during the 12-month period (even on different fines), the licence is lost for twice the original disqualification period; usually 6 months (3 months x 2).Identification. See also:Australia does not have a national, and driver's licences are commonly used as a means of. Are also available, especially for non-drivers. Main article:Each state has a demerit points system that leads to the suspension of a driver's licence if the demerit point threshold is reached.

The rules vary, but road authorities share information about interstate offenses.In all states, drivers holding a full, unrestricted licence will be disqualified from driving after accumulating 12 demerit points or more within a three-year period, except in New South Wales, where drivers are allowed 13 points in a three-year period. Those who can prove they are professional drivers are allowed an additional point.

The minimum suspension period is three months, plus one further month for every extra four demerit points beyond the license's limit, with a cap in most states of five months (for 8 points or more over the suspension trigger; e.g. 20 points or more on a full license).

An alternative to initially accepting the suspension, a driver can apply for a 'good behavior' period of 12 months. In most states, drivers under a good behavior period who accumulate one or two further points (except in Victoria, which does not allow any further offenses) have their licence suspended for double the original period.Most states also provide for immediate suspension of a license, instead of or in addition to demerit points, in certain extreme circumstances. These generally include offenses for of alcohol or other drugs, or for greatly excessive speed.In some circumstances, driver's licences can be cancelled, either immediately or by court order, such as for anti-social driving activity, popularly known as.See also.References. Department of Infrastructure and Transport (1 February 2012). Department of Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 15 October 2012.

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Trams and buildings in decorated for the visit of in 1954OperationLocale, AustraliaInfrastructure1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8 1⁄ 2 in) standard gaugeHorsecar era: 1885–1899StatusClosedOperator(s)Metropolitan Tramway and Investment CompanyPropulsion system(s)HorsesElectric era: 1897–1969StatusClosedOperator(s)Brisbane Tramways Co Ltd(1896–1922)Brisbane Tramways Trust(1922–1925)(1925–1969)Propulsion system(s)Electric500(later 600 V DC catenary)109 km (68 mi)(max, 1954)The Brisbane tramway network served the city of, Australia, between 1885 and 1969. It ran on track. The electric system was originally energised to 500 volts, and subsequently increased to 600 volts.

All tramcars built in Brisbane up to 1938 had an open design. This proved so popular, especially on hot summer nights, that the trams were used as fundraisers and often chartered right up until the last service by social groups.Most trams operated with a two-person crew – a driver (or ) and a conductor, who moved about the tram collecting fares and issuing tickets. The exceptions to this arrangement were on the Gardens line (Lower Edward Street) where the short duration of the trip meant it was more effective for passengers to simply drop their fare into a fare box as they entered the tram; and the 'one man cars' which operated in the early 1930s (see ).The peak year for patronage was in 1944–45 when almost 160 million passengers were carried. The system route length reached its maximum extent of 109 kilometres (68 mi) in 1952. The total track length was 199 kilometres (124 mi), owing to many routes ending in single, rather than double, track. Single track segments of the track were protected by signalling which operated off the trolley wire. By 1959 more than 140 kilometres (87 mi) of track were laid in concrete, a method of track construction pioneered in Brisbane.The last track opened was in O'Keefe Street, in May 1961.

However, this track was not used in normal passenger service and was merely used to reduce dead running from back to Ipswich Road Depot.Of the Australian capital cities which closed their networks between the 1950s and 1970s (only and retained trams, although Adelaide only had one line in operation), Brisbane was the last capital city to close its tram network. Despite the decision to shut down the network, the city's trams were held with great affection by locals. There have been ongoing proposals since the early 1990s to reinstate a functional tram network.

Contents.History Brisbane expanded to become one of the most dispersed cities in the world by the 1870s. In the early years of Brisbane's settlement walking was the most convenient way to get around as most people choose to live close to their workplace. In 1875, the to opened up some areas in western and southern districts, however fares were expensive, as was owning a horse.By 1885 an omnibus service reached almost every part of Brisbane. Omnibuses consisted of a strongly constructed wooden wagon with seating for males on the roof and a back-door entrance to the interior. Early electric tram at the northern end of the second permanent c.

1906 Metropolitan Tramway and Investment Company (1885–1896) On 10 August 1885 the Metropolitan Tramway and Investment Company began official horse-drawn tramway services for the public. The 18 tramcars were built from highly polished cedar and mahogany in the United States.

Fares were expensive, with the typical patron belonging to the middle class. Some even used the services to go home for lunch. Depression struck in 1893 and combined with the horse-drawn tramway services saw large drops in patronage. Brisbane Tramways Company Limited (1896–1922) The first electric tramway ran along, in on 16 June 1897. Horse-drawn carriages were still being used in 1899.In 1900 local residents were agitating to have the Kelvin Grove tramway extended along Enoggera Road to the Newmarket Hotel in.

However, a new bridge over would be required. Also there were concerns that the close proximity of the proposed tramway would take revenue away from the railway line.

However these concerns were resolved and the tramway extension to the Newmarket Hotel was opened on Monday 27 July 1903.Up until the end of, Brisbane's trams were the primary method used for travelling within the city. Brisbane Tramways Trust (1922–1925).

The first tram to the, July 1928Brisbane's tramway system came under the control of the newly merged (BCC) in 1925.After seven years of agitation, Brisbane's tram service was extended to Grange in July 1928. The opening ceremony was attended by the, and two Members of the,. The mayor had threatened not to attend any ceremony for the opening of the tram service because two rival groups were organising separate celebrations; he would only attend if there was a single ceremony.Until 1934, the trams carried mail between the Brisbane and suburban post office branches, and also acted as mobile postboxesThrough the 1940s and 1950s the tram system enjoyed strong political support within the council, which continued to expand the tram network and upgrade its fleet with some of the most advanced trams in Australia. Were introduced in 1951. The last tramway to open was in March 1961.

Became the same year, and all new route construction was cancelled. Decline of the electric street transport systems By 1948 Brisbane's trams failed to return a profit as they could not compete with the more efficient bus services. Urban development, often well away from public transport, the rise of suburban shopping centres and the relative decline in the cost of motorcars meant that as elsewhere, Brisbane's public street transport system increasingly had to compete with the private motor car and patronage slowly declined from a post war peak of 148 million passenger journeys in 1946, to approximately 64 million passenger journeys in 1968.Political support for the tram system waned in the 1960s, particularly so after the on 28 September 1962. 67 trams were destroyed, which represented 20% of the entire fleet. Brisbane's Lord Mayor Alderman was pro-freeway and private car. The, and ferry routes closed in December 1962.

The closure of the tram and trolleybus systems In common with many other cities, Brisbane converted its remaining tram lines between 1968 and 1969 to all bus operation. The last trolley buses ran on 13 March 1969 and the final trams ran on 13 April 1969. The tramway closure was notable for the speed with which it was carried out. Over 300 replacement buses were purchased, at the time the largest single bus purchase in the world. Most older, wooden trams were stripped of metal parts and then burnt at the City Council's yard at Cribb Street, (adjacent to the tramway workshops). The bodies of later, all-metal cars were sold as sheds and playground equipment.

Brisbane Tramway Museum (1969–present) The was formed in 1968 to preserve some of Brisbane's trams. At present the museum has 24 Brisbane trams in its collection, with 6 operational; California type tram 47, Ten Bench tram 65, Baby Dreadnought tram 99, Dropcentre tram 341, Four Motor tram 429, and the last tram built and officially operated in Brisbane, Four Motor Phoenix tram 554. Tramway operations commenced at the museum at in 1980. 1990s light rail proposals There have been several proposals from both the Brisbane City Council and state government to return a tram or light rail system to Brisbane since the 1990s. The most prominent of these include the ambitious 1997 Brisbane Light Rail Transit proposal. Saloon Car in, 1898Delivery of early combination cars was delayed and as a result the tramway company decided to convert many of the horse tram to electric operation, as a temporary expedient. Combination tram in,Officially referred to as 'Standard Combination' trams, but more popularly referred to as 'matchboxes'.

They had a central 4 window saloon with 2 tip-over cross-bench seats on each end platform. There were 62 trams in this class, built between 1897 and 1904, with the last one withdrawn from passenger service in 1952.

Two, (nos 14 and 15), were converted into 'scrubber' cars (track maintenance cars). Several were used as advertising cars, with 47 and 53 being used as one man cars on the Gardens shuttle route (see below).Nine Bench Cars. Brill at the terminus – note the trailer coupling at the front of the tramThese 20 cars were officially 'bogie open tip-over cross-bench cars'.

They were a standard design tram built by of, although two were built by the Brisbane Tramways Company, presumably under licence from the Brill Company. They each had 4 fixed back-to-back benches and 8 tip-over benches. The first 8 had clerestory roofs, the remainder had plain roofs. The first 8 were also fitted with couplings for trailers, but the trailers were eventually motorised (see 'light twelve bench cars' below.) As these trams only had hand brakes, operating a coupled set was physically demanding on drivers.

In later years these workhorses were very dilapidated and had diagonal cross bracing on each bulkhead to reduce body sway. One tram was involved in a bad accident in 1944 and was converted to centre aisle design (see Special Dreadnoughts). They were gradually withdrawn from service between 1937 and 1952.Light Twelve Bench Cars These eight cars were originally built as trailers between 1901 and 1903, but were motorised in 1912. They had 12 fixed back-to-back benches and could carry 66 passengers. They were all withdrawn from service between 1948 and 1951.Standard Ten Bench Cars. Ten-bench tram in Waterworks RoadThere were 32 of these sturdy little single truck trams constructed in Brisbane.

28 were built by the Brisbane Tramways Company between 1907 and 1921 and a further 4 were built by the Brisbane Tramways Trust between 1923 and 1925. They had fixed, back-to-back bench seating carrying 50 seated passengers (plus standees). They were commonly called 'toastracks' or 'jumping jacks'. In 1936 4 of these cars were converted to Baby Dreadnoughts (see below); another two were converted to this class in 1944. Apart from one car converted to an advertising car and another retained for historical purposes, they were all withdrawn from service between 1952 and 1955.Dreadnoughts.

Dreadnoughts and other trams in in 1947Officially referred to as standard centre-aisle trams, 65 trams in this class built between 1908 and 1925. These trams could carry 90 passengers. The last 21, which were built for the Brisbane Tramways Trust between 1924 and 1925, had 12 windows, remainder built with 6 windows. Originally they were built with open end platforms, but these were enclosed in the 1930s.

Some received 'streamlining' with oval windows and skirting around their bogies. The attached picture illustrates the differences between various members of this class. The tram in the foreground is a 12 window Dreadnought (built by the Tramways Trust), still with seats on its end platforms and no streamlining. The tram ahead of it is an older, 6 window Dreadnought (built by the Tramways Company), but with its end seats removed and streamlining around its windows and skirting below the body of the tram.' Special' Dreadnoughts Each of these four cars was unique in their own way.

Two were outwardly like the Dreadnoughts. Tram 100 was built in 1903 as the Tramway Company Manager's personal 'Palace' car, fitted with carpets, plush seat covers and further interior decorations. Converted to regular passenger use in 1918 and was withdrawn from service in 1958. Tram 110 was built in 1906 as the prototype for the Dreadnoughts, but it had different trucks, which resulted in high steps. It was withdrawn from service in 1952. Tram 101 was built in 1899 originally with no solid roof, just a canvas awning suspended from a lightweight frame.

It was withdrawn from service around 1935. Tram 104 was converted in 1943 from a Brill 12 bench car that had been badly damaged in an accident. In its converted form this tram had design features derived from the Four Motor, Dropcentre and Baby Dreadnought tram designs.

It was withdrawn from service in 1958.Stepless Car. Stepless car No. 301Known as 'big Lizzie', also sometimes referred to as a 'New York type tram', tram 301 was intended to be the first of a fleet of inter-urban trams. It was built by in 1912 and imported in 1914. It was unusual for a Brill stepless car in that it was partially made of timber, rather than the normal all-metal construction.

It was the first fully enclosed tram in Brisbane. Heavy and troubled by poor road clearance, it usually only saw service on the – line and was withdrawn from service in 1935.' One man' trams. One-man tram, 1929Between 1929 and 1930, 9 Dreadnoughts were converted to 'one-man' operation, as a cost-saving measure. These trams were operated with drivers only and without conductors.

They were only used on the and routes. Passengers were required to enter the tram from the front entrance and pay the driver as they entered. For this reason these trams had a distinctive colour scheme which included red and white diamonds on their front aprons.

In May 1934 one man operation was abandoned and these trams were repainted in normal colours.Two combination trams were also converted to one man operation for use on the route. The first tram was converted in 1925, the second in 1930.' Baby' Dreadnoughts Sometimes called 'small centre-aisle' or 'single truck saloon' cars, the 6 trams in this class were built primarily for the hilly route. They were built in two batches: the first four in 1936 were converted from 10 bench trams, the last two were built in 1943 using truck from 10 bench trams, making the last two trams in this class the last single truck cars built in Australia. These trams were fitted with special sanders allowing sand to be dropped not only in front, but also behind, their wheels, in case the trams slipped backwards on the steep section of the Spring Hill line.

They were withdrawn from service in 1958–1959, one car was preserved.Dropcentres. Dropcentre No 242 as new without enclosed ends at; c.

1925The most numerous of Brisbane's trams, there were 191 trams of this class built between 1925 and 1938. Officially called 'bogie drop centre combination cars', (usually shortened to 'dropcentre' or 'droppie') these trams' distinctive drop centre compartment was open to the elements, with only canvas blinds to provide protection for passengers in cold or wet weather. Although designed to be operated using airbrakes, most cars in this class were instead built with rheostatic brakes and hand brakes. However, the last 17 cars (Nos 370–386) were built with airbrakes. Subsequently, many of the older cars in this class were retrofitted with airbrakes and had their rheostatic braking systems removed. Early cars were built with open ends (meaning the drivers were unprotected from the elements) but later cars were built with enclosed ends (or 'vestibules').

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The ends of all the earlier cars of this class were enclosed by 1934. These trams were last used in regular service in December 1968.Four Motor (FM) trams. Four Motor tram 497 at in 1949Officially referred to as 'drop centre saloon cars', or 'four motor cars', they were popularly referred to as '400s', 'FM's' or 'silver bullets'. They were the first class of trams built in Brisbane with airbrakes. 155 were constructed by the Brisbane City Council between 1938 and 1964, with a maximum carrying capacity of 110 passengers. Trams 400–472 were built with wide centre doors, 407 was altered to narrow centre doors and renumbered 473 (and the tram to be numbered 473 entered service as 407), trams 474–554 built with narrow centre doors. Through the 28 years during which they were built, many innovations were introduced, such as fluorescent lighting, helical gears, resilient wheels, remote controlled controllers and streamlined construction techniques.

Early versions had canvas blinds in the doorways, while later versions had sliding doors. The last 8 trams were built from components salvaged from the and were painted light blue with emblems below the motorman's windows, to symbolise that the trams had risen from the ashes of the fire.Depots Tram Depots were located at the following places:DepotLocationOpenedClosedLight Street97(?)1927Countess Street18971927Lang Street (now Tamar Street)19121927La Trobe Terrace19151962Ipswich Road19271969Logan Road, Countess Street and Lang Street depots closed in 1927 with the opening of Ipswich Road depot. Network in 1961 map Horse tram routes Horse Trams ran to the following suburbs:. Breakfast Creek. Bulimba Ferry. Electric tram routes Trams did not terminate in the, but ran from suburbs on one side of the city to suburbs on the other. The Brisbane City Council Tramways Department administration building in, with workshops behindPower for the electric trams was originally drawn from a operated by the tramway company adjacent to its Countess Street depot and workshops.

As the tramway company increased both the number of trams and the length of routes, the power supply rapidly became inadequate. Additional power generating units were installed at Light Street depot and a further powerhouse was built on, adjacent to the Woolloongabba railway line. Inadequate power supply was to remain a problem while the tramways remained in private hands. With the takeover of the system in 1922 by the Brisbane Tramways Trust (and subsequently the City Council) considerable investment was made in many areas including power generation and distribution.

Tram stop plaque. The south-east pylon of the former stands on the southern bank of the at, it includes a short stretch of tram track. 500 metres of track remains exposed in the median strip of from to.

It is heritage-listed as the. The proposed may require much of this remaining track to be dug up, or covered over during road realignment. As of 2006, much of the tram system's track remains in situ, as it was laid in concrete. It has merely been covered by bitumen, and can occasionally be seen when the bitumen road surface breaks. Numerous four-poster and two-poster timber waiting sheds continue to serve as shelters along former tram lines. However, some shelters have been moved from their original position. Stop number 26, a red 'tram stop' post, still remains at the corner of Old Cleveland and Cavendish Roads, however the post was moved from its original position, when the intersection was modified in the mid 1980s.

Most of the former electrical substations remain, with only Russell Street substation demolished and the Logan Road substation dismantled and relocated to the town of, near that town's railway station. At, at, at and are all heritage-listed. A number of buildings in the and inner suburbs retain brackets (or 'rosettes') where tramway overhead was attached. A notable example is the frontage of the. The original blue 'Brisbane City Council' and 'Department of Transport' signs from the former head office are now located on the north west corner of 's Toowong workshops. Timber span poles remain along many of the former tram lines.

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These poles can be distinguished from other poles by their distinctive conical tops (some retaining cast iron caps resembling inverted flower pots) and by having small holes facing the street high up, where the span wires were attached. The road overpass at retains two large steel tram span poles. Canning Bridge at retains its four metal tram span poles.See also. ^ Ford, Garry (2008). Carolyn Fitz-Gerald (ed.). 'Trams, tramways and termini'.

Brisbane: Water, Power and Industry Paper No. Kelvin Grove, Queensland: Brisbane History Group: 56–65. ^ McBride, Frank; et al. Brisbane 150 Stories. Brisbane City Council Publication.

Pp. 244–245. ^ Bilson, Samuel (1983).

The Tramways of Australia. Sydney: Dreamweaver Books. Queensland, Australia. P. 4 (SECOND EDITION). Retrieved 4 August 2019 – via National Library of Australia. LIX, (14, 006). Queensland, Australia.

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Retrieved 31 July 2019 – via National Library of Australia. 2016-02-05 at the Brisbane Tramway Museum. 2007-06-17 at the.

2016-02-25 at the Hansard 9 June 1999. AAP General News (Australia) 9 June 1999. The Courier Mail 16 July 2007. 2009-01-07 at the Queensland Greens. 2008-09-21 at the Brisbane Times 5 June 2008.

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Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.Further reading. Brisbane City Council Annual Reports (various between 1925 and 1974). Clark, Howard R. And Keenan David R.; 'Brisbane Tramways – The Last Decade', Transit Press, 1977 (Reprinted 1985).

Cole J.R.; 'Shaping a City: Greater Brisbane 1925–1985', Brisbane 1984. Richardson J. (ed); Destination Valley, a Pictorial Review of Brisbane Tramcars, 2nd Edition, Traction Publications, Canberra, 1964.External links. Media related to at Wikimedia Commons.