About driver licences

Stage 2 - restricted licence

Who can apply for a restricted licence?

You can apply for your restricted licence:

• after youve held your learner licence for at least six months, and
• you have mastered the riding skills you will need to pass the restricted licence practical test.

How do I apply for a restricted licence?

To get your restricted licence you need to pass the restricted licence practical test.

To book your restricted licence practical test you must either:

• visit a driver licensing agent and:
  • present evidence of your identity
  • present evidence of your address
  • book a time to take the restricted licence practical test
  • pay for the restricted licence practical test and the restricted licence application
  • meet the eyesight requirements
  • present a medical certificate if required
  • provide a signature
  • have your photograph taken

or

• book your restricted licence practical test over the phone or internet.
  
  If you choose this option, you must arrive at the test location 30 minutes before your test, or visit a driver licensing agent prior to your test, to complete the requirements listed above.

For more information about what the restricted licence practical test involves, see The restricted practical riding test.

What are the conditions of a restricted licence?

• You must always have your restricted licence with you when you're riding.
• You must not ride between 10 pm and 5 am.
• You must not ride a motorcycle with an engine capacity greater than 250 cc.
• You must not carry a passenger.
• If you're under 20 years of age, the legal alcohol limit is 150 micrograms per litre of breath or 30 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood. This is effectively a zero limit ' consuming just one drink will mean you can be charged with drink-driving. If you're 20 or older, the legal alcohol limit is 400 micrograms per litre of breath or 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood.