Plates must be clearly visible
It is your responsibility to make sure that the car you are driving has your L or P plates clearly visible at all times. You must display your L or P plates at the front and back of the car whenever you drive. This is really important as you can be fined and incur three demerit points.

If you are a learner You must display L plates whenever you drive, regardless of when you obtained your learner permit

If you obtained your probationary licence before 1 July 2008 You must display P plates whenever you drive during your probationary period. Up to 1 July 2008 these must be a white P on a red background.  However, from 1 July 2008, you must display the new green plates for the remainder of your P2 probationary period

If you obtained your probationary licence on or after 1 July 2008 You must display P plates whenever you drive during your probationary period.  If you are a P1 driver, you must display red P plates, or green P plates if you are a P2 driver.

The colour used on the new green P plate is Pantone 356U

Below is a list of the various types of plates you could use. Select the plates that suit you and make sure they can be seen easily.

Internal plates
Electrostatic
These are attached to the inside of the front and rear windows and are made of see-through, electrostatic material.

Solid plastic
These plates, with suction cups, are also used internally. These plates are suggested if you remove and reapply the plates on a regular basis.


External plates
Solid plastic
These plates can be used externally if holes are drilled and they are attached to the number plates, front and rear.

Magnetic
There is the magnetic style which can be used externally, but you should follow the manufacturer's instructions and remove them at least once a week. You should also take care not to leave them on the outside of the car, as they can be easily removed when the car is unattended.

Peel and stick-on
Reusable peel-off/stick-on plates can be peeled off and attached to the outside of the front and rear windows.

Frames
Frames to hold the plates are also available and can be attached to the front and back of number plates.

These internal and external styles are available from a range of retail outlets across Victoria.


Tinted windows
If you have tinted windows, VicRoads recommends that you should consider using external plates. Depending on how dark the tint is, internal plates may be difficult to see and you could be fined and incur demerit points for not having them clearly visible.


Demister lines
Always take care when attaching objects directly on to rear window demister lines as this may cause damage to the lines. If you are concerned that your plates may affect the demister lines, then VicRoads recommends that you consider using external plates.


Replacement green P plates
If you received a pair of green P plates from VicRoads in June 2008 and you are having problems with them, we will exchange them for a free replacement pair. Send your request for a free replacement pair through out feedback form. Please quote your probationary licence number in this request.