Getting your L1 licence

Licensing Authority

Department of Infrastructure, Energy & Resources

Minimum Age

16

Other prerequisites

Must have passed the Driver Knowledge Test

Cost

The L1 licence fee is $28.20

What test/s do I have to take?

An eyesight test

Where do I go to apply?

• At a Service Tasmania shop (1300 13 55 13)
  At a Designated Police Station

What do I bring?

• Driver Knowledge Test certificate
• Means to pay the licence fee
• Evidence of identity

Once you've received your L1 licence

What does having an L1 licence mean?

• You are now permitted to drive a car under supervision. Your supervisor must be someone with a full Australian driver's licence
• You must adhere to the special rules for L1 drivers

Special rules for L1 drivers

• Must not exceed a blood alcohol level of 0.0%
• Must not exceed 80km/hr
• Cannot tow another vehicle or trailer
• Cannot accumulate more than four demerit points
• Must clearly display L plates at the front and rear of vehicle
• Must be supervised by a fully-licensed driver, who has had no disqualifications in the last two years
• Must always carry L1 licence when driving

What happens next?

Once you have held your L1 licence for a minimum of three months, you are eligible to apply for your L2 licence