A motorcycle probationary licence allows you to ride a motorcycle on the road under certain restrictions and conditions.


Eligibility
To be eligible to obtain a motorcycle licence you:

• must be at least 18 years of age, and
• have held a current motorcycle learner permit continuously for at least 3 months in the period immediately prior to applying for a motorcycle licence.

To obtain a motorcycle licence you will need to pass the following tests :

• eyesight test
• motorcycle licence skills assessment (a practical ride)
• hazard perception test (not required if you already have a car licence)

Study material
To prepare for your test you can buy the Victorian Rider handbook available from VicRoads Customer Service Centres, RACV offices, some newsagents and bookshops.

Make an appointment for your test and training
Motorcycle licence tests are conducted by VicRoads accredited providers. These providers can also offer training courses to prepare you for these tests. The Motorcycle Provider must obtain clearance from VicRoads prior to you being assessed for your Motorcycle Learner Permit or Licence test.

To make an appointment call a VicRoads accredited provider nearest you.

Fees
The fees for the motorcycle tests and training will vary according to the provider you attend. Please refer to driver licence and learner permit fees for information on the following fees:

• Adding the motorcycle licence category to your existing car driver licence card
• If you do not have a car driver licence - a new 3 or 4 year probationary card

Evidence of Identity
On the day of your test you need to bring your driver licence as evidence of identity. If you do not have your driver licence, you need to bring original evidence of identity documents.

You must provide:

• one primary evidence document (eg. birth certificate or passport)
• one secondary evidence document (eg. Medicare card, credit/account card, student identity card, bank statement)
• evidence of residence (if not indicated in the primary or secondary documents)

One of these documents must have your signature on it.

Forms
You will need to complete a Licence or Learner Permit application form

You will also be required to complete the forms below if you have a particular medical condition. If you are not sure if you need to complete these forms, please call VicRoads Medical Review on 9854 2407.

Eyesight Report [PDF, 138KB]
Medical Report for Drivers [PDF, 32KB]
Psychiatric Report for Drivers [PDF, 28KB]


Type of motorcycle licence that is issued
Once you have successfully completed your motorcycle assessement, the type of motorcycle licence issued to you (full or probationary) and specific restrictions and conditions will depend on the type of licence (if any) that you already hold.

Probationary riders under the age of 21 will be issued with a four year probationary licence card. The first year is the P1 probationary period and the following three years is the P2 probationary period.

Probationary riders 21 years or older will be issued with a three year probationary licence card, skipping the P1 period straight to a three year P2 probationary period.

If you already have a probationary car driver licence , you will be issued with a probationary motorcycle licence (motorcycle licence category added to your card). The motorcycle probationary period will end at the same time as your car probationary period.

If you already have a full car driver licence , you will be issued with a full motorcycle licence (motorcycle licence category added to your card). However, all newly licensed riders are subject to certain restrictions and conditions for the first 12 months from the date of issue.

Riding your motorcycle
It is important you understand and follow the motorcycle licence restrictions and conditions applicable to your type of licence.