A person who obtains a P1 or P2 probationary licence is subject to the following restrictions:

• Must have a zero blood alcohol content (BAC of .00) at all times when driving
  
  
• Drink driving offenders caught with a BAC of 0.07 or more will have to fit an alcohol ignition interlock for a minimum of six months once re-licensed. 
  
  
• Must display an appropriate 'P' plate on the front and rear of the vehicle which is clearly visible from a distance of 20 metres*
  
  
• Must carry licence at all times while driving
  
  
• Must only drive a vehicle with an automatic transmission if the test was passed in an automatic vehicle. (This does not apply if the person has previously held a manual licence)
  
  
• Must not accumulate five or more demerit points in any twelve month period or twelve or more demerit points in a three year period.
  
  
• No mobile phone use including hands free or hands held or any messaging of any kind for P1 probationary licence holders - Note: P2 probationary and full licence holders can use hands free
  
  
• No towing for P1 probationary drivers unless for work or at the request of the employer, or driving solely in connection with agriculture, horticulture, dairying, pastoral, commercial fishing, or  under instruction with an experienced driver in the vehicle
  
  
• Restrictions on driving a probationary prohibited vehicle with eight cylinders, vehicles with turbocharged or supercharged engines, and nominated high performance six cylinder vehicles. Offences will attract a fine and three demerit points
  
  
• Any suspension, drink driving offence without licence cancellation or suspension, or drug driving offence, will result in an extension of the P1 or P2 period
  
  
• P1 probationary drivers will only be permitted to carry one passenger (irrespective of age) for the balance of the P1 period on re-issue of a suspended or cancelled licence as a result of a traffic offence. Medical Review, Sheriff's Office suspensions and suspensions as a result of an offence committed under Section 51 of the Road Safety Act 1086 are excluded
  
  
• P1 probationary drivers will only be permitted to carry one peer passenger aged 16 and less than 22 years when driving

* The probationary prohibited vehicle and requirement to display 'P' plate conditions do not apply to a member of the police force in the course of duty and driving a police motor vehicle. The requirement to display a 'P' plate does not apply to a member of the Country Fire Authority, State Emergency Service or an ambulance officer driving the vehicle in the course of duty.