Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Road Safety Act 1986 - SECT 22

Learner permits

22. Learner permits



(1) The Corporation may, on the application of a person over the prescribed
age, grant a learner permit if it is satisfied that the applicant is qualified
to hold such a permit.

(2) In subsection (1), prescribed age means-

   (a)  in the case of a learner permit to drive a motor cycle, 18 years; and



   (b)  in any other case, 16 years.





(3) The Corporation may, before granting a permit, require the applicant-

   (a)  to pass any appropriate tests and undergo any appropriate training;
        and

   (b)  to comply with any prescribed procedures and requirements.

(4) A learner permit authorises the holder to drive on a highway any category
of motor vehicle indicated in the permit for the term and subject to the
conditions specified in the permit.

(5) A learner permit may be applied for, granted, renewed, extended or refused
only in accordance with the regulations.

(6) A person who holds a learner permit must have the permit in his or her
possession at all times while driving or in charge of a motor vehicle.

Penalty: 5 penalty units.

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