On the road as a P plater

Once you have:

• Passed the Hazard perception test.
• Paid the appropriate licence fees.
• Had your photo taken and completed the final application process.

You will now have gained your Provisional driver's licence (a P plater). This means you can now drive unsupervised on all Western Australian roads, although there are still certain conditions:

• You must display 'P' plates at all times when driving

Different colour P-plates will distinguish between those provisional licence holders who can or cannot drive because of night-time restrictions. You will be required to drive under these night-time restrictions for the first 6 months of getting your provisional licence.

Provisional licence holders who are subject to driving under the night time restrictions will need to display P plates with a white 'P' on a red background
After the provisional licence holder is no longer required to drive under the night time restrictions, they will need to display P plates with a white 'P' on a green background for the remainder of their provisional period.

 Download the new P plates

You can download cut out and keep copies of the new P plates below:

You will need to drive under these conditions for two years. Once this period has been completed you will have a full driving licence. For more information on the restrictions applicable to P-platers, please see the Novice driver section.