A guide to being on your P plates

Congratulations on getting your P plates in Victoria! This page will provide you with some helpful tips to guide you on your driving journey.

How to manage your details through myVicRoads

Having a myVicRoads account allows you to manage all your licence and registration information online at any time.

To manage your personal information, you can log in to your myVicRoads account.

If you don’t have an account, you can create an account here.

Carrying your licence

As a learner or p-plater, it is compulsory that you continue carrying your physical licence card with you when driving.

Even if you’re not driving, we recommend you continue to carry your physical card, as it may take time for some businesses to accept digital licences.

You can find more information on the Licence conditions page through Transport Victoria.

Rules for P platers

There are a number of restrictions and rules to follow while you are driving on your P plates in Victoria.

You can find out more about rules for P platers by visiting the Transport Victoria website.

Custom plates

Getting custom plates allows you to personalise your number plate by choosing your own combination, colour, design, and size. You can also choose to restyle your existing general issue plates.

You can browse the full range of plate styles and check the availability of your desired combination by visiting the vplates website.

Buying and transferring a vehicle into your name

When you buy (or are given) a vehicle in Victoria, you need to let us know within 14 days of the sale. You can transfer the vehicle's registration into your name through your myVicRoads account. 

You can find more information by visiting the What to do when you buy a vehicle page.

How to pay your registration

You can easily pay your registration online through your myVicRoads account, and you can choose to pay your registration either every 3, 6 or 12 months. 

You can find more information by visiting the Pay your registration page.

Displaying P plates

If you are a probationary driver, you must display P plates whenever you drive.

If you don’t clearly display your P plates, you could be fined or given demerit points.

You can find out more about displaying your P plates by visiting the Transport Victoria website.

VicRoads Vehicle Report

A VicRoads Vehicle Report is designed to give you greater confidence when buying a second-hand vehicle.

Having a thorough understanding of the history of the vehicle allows you to be well-informed to make a better purchasing decision.

Produced by VicRoads, Victoria’s registration and licensing operator, our Vehicle Report is the only one that includes Victorian registration, transfer and roadworthy data.

Free licence scheme

If you maintain a good driving record while on your P plates, you may be eligible to apply for a free 3-year driver licence.

You can find more information by visiting the Transport Victoria website.

Prohibited vehicles

While you are on your P plates, there are some vehicles that you are not allowed to drive.

You can find more information about learner and probationary driver road rules on the Transport Victoria website.

Probationary kit

The Probationary kit is free and provides more information and rules for P platers.

You can find the kit and more information by visiting the Transport Victoria website.