<Dl> <Dt> Provisional Licence </Dt> </Dl> <P> The provisional licence period is a minimum of two years . </P> <P> Provisional drivers need to comply with all road rules and traffic laws and other restrictions: eg., the speed limit is 100 km / h, The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) must be a zero, provisional drivers are not permitted to use a mobile phone in any form whilst driving, including hands - free devices and texting . Accumulating five or more demerit points within a 12 - month period will trigger action against a provisional driver . </P> <P> Provisional drivers must display approved P - plates that are clearly visible to the front and rear of the vehicle and which do not obstruct the driver's vision . P - plates must have the letter' P' in red on a white background . The plate must be a minimum of 150mm wide and 150mm tall . P - plates must not be displayed when the person driving the vehicle is not a provisional driver . </P>

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