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Queensland regulation
Queensland's primary regulation for driver licences sets the rules for getting, holding, progressing and losing licences across all classes — from learner to open — and covers motorists, heavy‑vehicle and motorcycle operators, overseas licence holders, and people with medical or disability needs. It matters because it defines legal driving entitlement, restrictions and penalties; non‑compliance can lead to fines, suspension or criminal charges.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 2021.
This regulation may be cited as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 2021 .
This regulation, other than the provisions mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) , commences on 1 September 2021. The following provisions commence on 10 September 2021— chapter 11 ; chapter 12 , part 4 ; schedule 7 , items 15 and 16. Sections 264 (2) (d) , 268 (1) (c) and 270 (1) (c) commence on 31 January 2022. (sec.2-ssec.1) This regulation, other than the provisions mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) , commences on 1 September 2021. (sec.2-ssec.2) The following provisions commence on 10 September 2021— chapter 11 ; chapter 12 , part 4 ; schedule 7 , items 15 and 16. (sec.2-ssec.3) Sections 264 (2) (d) , 268 (1) (c) and 270 (1) (c) commence on 31 January 2022.
The dictionary in schedule 9 defines particular words used in this regulation.
The class of a Queensland driver licence identifies the class of motor vehicle the holder of the licence is authorised to drive, or learn to drive, under the licence. See also chapter 2 , part 2 . The classes of Queensland driver licence for driving, or learning to drive, cars, buses, heavy vehicles, mopeds and specially constructed vehicles are, from the lowest class to the highest class, the following— class C; class LR; class MR; class HR; class HC; class MC. The class of a Queensland driver licence for riding or learning to ride a moped may also be a class mentioned in subsection (3) . See also section 402 for class UD Queensland driver licences. The classes of Queensland driver licence for riding, or learning to ride, motorbikes are, from the lowest class to the highest class, the following— class RE; class R. (sec.4-ssec.1) The class of a Queensland driver licence identifies the class of motor vehicle the holder of the licence is authorised to drive, or learn to drive, under the licence. See also chapter 2 , part 2 . (sec.4-ssec.2) The classes of Queensland driver licence for driving, or learning to drive, cars, buses, heavy vehicles, mopeds and specially constructed vehicles are, from the lowest class to the highest class, the following— class C; class LR; class MR; class HR; class HC; class MC. The class of a Queensland driver licence for riding or learning to ride a moped may also be a class mentioned in subsection (3) . See also section 402 for class UD Queensland driver licences. (sec.4-ssec.3) The classes of Queensland driver licence for riding, or learning to ride, motorbikes are, from the lowest class to the highest class, the following— class RE; class R.
The following categories of Queensland driver licence are issued under the Act (each a category of Queensland driver licence)— a learner licence; a provisional licence; a probationary licence; a restricted licence; an open licence. If a Queensland driver licence is a learner licence or open licence, that is also the type of the licence under this regulation. If a Queensland driver licence is a provisional licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P1 or P2. A provisional licence may be a P1 provisional licence or a P2 provisional licence. If a Queensland driver licence is a probationary licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P1, P2 or P. A probationary licence may be a P1 probationary licence, P2 probationary licence or P probationary licence. If a Queensland driver licence is a restricted licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P. The category and type of a Queensland driver licence are relevant to whether particular restrictions under this regulation apply to the holder of the licence. A Queensland driver licence may also be subject to conditions. See sections 201 and 202 (3) and (4) and schedule 3 . (sec.5-ssec.1) The following categories of Queensland driver licence are issued under the Act (each a category of Queensland driver licence)— a learner licence; a provisional licence; a probationary licence; a restricted licence; an open licence. (sec.5-ssec.2) If a Queensland driver licence is a learner licence or open licence, that is also the type of the licence under this regulation. (sec.5-ssec.3) If a Queensland driver licence is a provisional licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P1 or P2. A provisional licence may be a P1 provisional licence or a P2 provisional licence. (sec.5-ssec.4) If a Queensland driver licence is a probationary licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P1, P2 or P. A probationary licence may be a P1 probationary licence, P2 probationary licence or P probationary licence. (sec.5-ssec.5) If a Queensland driver licence is a restricted licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P. (sec.5-ssec.6) The category and type of a Queensland driver licence are relevant to whether particular restrictions under this regulation apply to the holder of the licence. A Queensland driver licence may also be subject to conditions. See sections 201 and 202 (3) and (4) and schedule 3 .
A P1 type licence is a P1 provisional licence or P1 probationary licence. A P2 type licence is a P2 provisional licence or P2 probationary licence. A P type licence is a P probationary licence or P restricted licence. (sec.6-ssec.1) A P1 type licence is a P1 provisional licence or P1 probationary licence. (sec.6-ssec.2) A P2 type licence is a P2 provisional licence or P2 probationary licence. (sec.6-ssec.3) A P type licence is a P probationary licence or P restricted licence.
An O type licence is— an open licence; or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to an open licence.
In this regulation, a reference to an O type licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to an open licence of the stated class.
The class of a motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 2 is the class stated opposite the vehicle in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 1. A motor vehicle that is a moped may also, under subsection (3) , be of a class stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1. The classes of motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 1 are stated in order of the lowest class to the highest class. The class of a motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 2 is the class stated opposite the vehicle in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1. The classes of motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1 are stated in order of the lowest class to the highest class. In this regulation, a reference to a motor vehicle of a class stated in schedule 1 , part 1 or 2 , column 1 is a reference to each motor vehicle stated opposite the class in schedule 1 , part 1 or 2 , column 2. A reference in this regulation to a class MC motor vehicle is a reference to a B-double and a road train. (sec.9-ssec.1) The class of a motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 2 is the class stated opposite the vehicle in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 1. A motor vehicle that is a moped may also, under subsection (3) , be of a class stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1. (sec.9-ssec.2) The classes of motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 1 are stated in order of the lowest class to the highest class. (sec.9-ssec.3) The class of a motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 2 is the class stated opposite the vehicle in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1. (sec.9-ssec.4) The classes of motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1 are stated in order of the lowest class to the highest class. (sec.9-ssec.5) In this regulation, a reference to a motor vehicle of a class stated in schedule 1 , part 1 or 2 , column 1 is a reference to each motor vehicle stated opposite the class in schedule 1 , part 1 or 2 , column 2.
A foreign driver licence issued under the law of a recognised country is a recognised country licence . However, a foreign driver licence is not a recognised country licence if— the approval by Austroads of the country that issued the licence as a recognised country states the approval applies only to— particular licences issued under the law of that country; or licences issued under the law of that country that have been held by a person for a stated period; and the approval does not apply to the foreign driver licence. s 10 sub 2026 SL No. 7 s 8 (sec.10-ssec.1) A foreign driver licence issued under the law of a recognised country is a recognised country licence . (sec.10-ssec.2) However, a foreign driver licence is not a recognised country licence if— the approval by Austroads of the country that issued the licence as a recognised country states the approval applies only to— particular licences issued under the law of that country; or licences issued under the law of that country that have been held by a person for a stated period; and the approval does not apply to the foreign driver licence.
This section states, for this regulation, how to work out the period a person has held a class, category or type of driver licence. Generally, the period is the total of any periods the person has held a valid driver licence of that class, category or type. However, if the period is being worked out for a provision that refers to a length of time within which the person has held a driver licence of the class, category or type, the period is the total of any periods during the length of time the person has held a valid driver licence of that class, category or type. (sec.11-ssec.1) This section states, for this regulation, how to work out the period a person has held a class, category or type of driver licence. (sec.11-ssec.2) Generally, the period is the total of any periods the person has held a valid driver licence of that class, category or type. (sec.11-ssec.3) However, if the period is being worked out for a provision that refers to a length of time within which the person has held a driver licence of the class, category or type, the period is the total of any periods during the length of time the person has held a valid driver licence of that class, category or type.
The chief executive may conduct a test of a person’s practical ability to drive a motor vehicle. Also, the chief executive may enter into an arrangement with an entity the chief executive considers suitable to conduct a test of a person’s practical ability to drive a motor vehicle. A test mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) is a practical driving test . a test of a person’s practical ability to— drive a motor vehicle in a forward and reverse direction drive a motor vehicle into or through a restricted space in a forward and reverse direction stop a motor vehicle, with the engine running and the gears disengaged, during the ascent of a steep hill and restart the vehicle in a forward direction drive a motor vehicle while the vehicle is carrying a load s 11A ins 2026 SL No. 7 s 9 (sec.11A-ssec.1) The chief executive may conduct a test of a person’s practical ability to drive a motor vehicle. (sec.11A-ssec.2) Also, the chief executive may enter into an arrangement with an entity the chief executive considers suitable to conduct a test of a person’s practical ability to drive a motor vehicle. (sec.11A-ssec.3) A test mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) is a practical driving test . a test of a person’s practical ability to— drive a motor vehicle in a forward and reverse direction drive a motor vehicle into or through a restricted space in a forward and reverse direction stop a motor vehicle, with the engine running and the gears disengaged, during the ascent of a steep hill and restart the vehicle in a forward direction drive a motor vehicle while the vehicle is carrying a load
This chapter— states when the holder of a Queensland driver licence is authorised to drive, or learn to drive, a motor vehicle on a road under the licence; and states restrictions that apply to the authority.
The holder of a Queensland driver licence stated in column 1 of the following table is authorised under the licence to drive a motor vehicle stated in column 2 of the table, and to learn to drive a motor vehicle stated in column 3 of the table, opposite the licence— Column 1 Queensland driver licence Column 2 Drive Column 3 Learn to drive class C learner licence — class C motor vehicle, other than a specially constructed vehicle class C P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class C motor vehicle class LR motor vehicle, class MR motor vehicle or class HR motor vehicle class LR P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class LR motor vehicle class MR motor vehicle or class HR motor vehicle class MR P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class MR motor vehicle class HR motor vehicle or class HC motor vehicle class HR P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class HR motor vehicle class HC motor vehicle or class MC motor vehicle class HC learner licence — class HC motor vehicle class HC P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class HC motor vehicle class MC motor vehicle class MC P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class MC motor vehicle — The holder of a Queensland driver licence who is authorised under subsection (1) to drive a motor vehicle under the licence is also authorised under the licence to drive a motor vehicle of a lower class. For what is a lower class of motor vehicle, see section 9 (2) . For a learner licence granted to a person on the basis the person was eligible for the licence under section 173 (2) , see also section 174 . For a class UD Queensland driver licence, see also section 402 (10) . (sec.13-ssec.1) The holder of a Queensland driver licence stated in column 1 of the following table is authorised under the licence to drive a motor vehicle stated in column 2 of the table, and to learn to drive a motor vehicle stated in column 3 of the table, opposite the licence— Column 1 Queensland driver licence Column 2 Drive Column 3 Learn to drive class C learner licence — class C motor vehicle, other than a specially constructed vehicle class C P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class C motor vehicle class LR motor vehicle, class MR motor vehicle or class HR motor vehicle class LR P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class LR motor vehicle class MR motor vehicle or class HR motor vehicle class MR P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class MR motor vehicle class HR motor vehicle or class HC motor vehicle class HR P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class HR motor vehicle class HC motor vehicle or class MC motor vehicle class HC learner licence — class HC motor vehicle class HC P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class HC motor vehicle class MC motor vehicle class MC P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class MC motor vehicle — (sec.13-ssec.2) The holder of a Queensland driver licence who is authorised under subsection (1) to drive a motor vehicle under the licence is also authorised under the licence to drive a motor vehicle of a lower class.
The holder of a Queensland driver licence stated in column 1 of the following table is authorised under the licence to ride a motorbike stated in column 2 of the table, and to learn to ride a motorbike stated in column 3 of the table, opposite the licence— Column 1 Queensland driver licence Column 2 Ride Column 3 Learn to ride class RE learner licence — class RE motorbike class RE P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P probationary licence or open licence class RE motorbike class R motorbike class RE P restricted licence class RE motorbike — class R P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class RE motorbike or class R motorbike — Despite subsection (1) , the holder of a class RE P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P probationary licence or open licence (each a relevant class RE licence ) is authorised under the licence to learn to ride a class R motorbike only if the holder has held a relevant class RE licence for a period of at least 2 years. For a learner licence granted to a person on the basis the person was eligible for the licence under section 173 (2) , see also section 174 . (sec.14-ssec.1) The holder of a Queensland driver licence stated in column 1 of the following table is authorised under the licence to ride a motorbike stated in column 2 of the table, and to learn to ride a motorbike stated in column 3 of the table, opposite the licence— Column 1 Queensland driver licence Column 2 Ride Column 3 Learn to ride class RE learner licence — class RE motorbike class RE P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P probationary licence or open licence class RE motorbike class R motorbike class RE P restricted licence class RE motorbike — class R P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence class RE motorbike or class R motorbike — (sec.14-ssec.2) Despite subsection (1) , the holder of a class RE P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P probationary licence or open licence (each a relevant class RE licence ) is authorised under the licence to learn to ride a class R motorbike only if the holder has held a relevant class RE licence for a period of at least 2 years. For a learner licence granted to a person on the basis the person was eligible for the licence under section 173 (2) , see also section 174 .
This section applies to the holder of a Queensland driver licence if— the holder is, under section 13 , authorised under the licence to drive, or learn to drive, a motor vehicle of a particular class; and the licence is subject to a condition that states the holder may only drive a motor vehicle with a particular type of transmission or gearbox. The holder is authorised under the Queensland driver licence to learn to drive a motor vehicle of the same class with another type of transmission or gearbox. The holder of a class C open licence subject to a condition that the holder may only drive a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission is authorised under the licence to learn to drive a class C motor vehicle with a manual transmission. (sec.15-ssec.1) This section applies to the holder of a Queensland driver licence if— the holder is, under section 13 , authorised under the licence to drive, or learn to drive, a motor vehicle of a particular class; and the licence is subject to a condition that states the holder may only drive a motor vehicle with a particular type of transmission or gearbox. (sec.15-ssec.2) The holder is authorised under the Queensland driver licence to learn to drive a motor vehicle of the same class with another type of transmission or gearbox. The holder of a class C open licence subject to a condition that the holder may only drive a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission is authorised under the licence to learn to drive a class C motor vehicle with a manual transmission.
This section applies to the holder of a Queensland driver licence if— the holder is, under section 14 , authorised under the licence to ride, or learn to ride, a motorbike of a particular class; and the licence is subject to a condition that states the holder may only drive a motor vehicle with a particular type of transmission. The holder is authorised under the Queensland driver licence to learn to ride a motorbike of the same class with another type of transmission. (sec.16-ssec.1) This section applies to the holder of a Queensland driver licence if— the holder is, under section 14 , authorised under the licence to ride, or learn to ride, a motorbike of a particular class; and the licence is subject to a condition that states the holder may only drive a motor vehicle with a particular type of transmission. (sec.16-ssec.2) The holder is authorised under the Queensland driver licence to learn to ride a motorbike of the same class with another type of transmission.
This section applies to the holder of a Queensland driver licence if— the licence has the code RD stated on it; and a returning driver certificate in effect for the holder states the holder may learn to drive a motor vehicle of a stated class. The holder is authorised under the Queensland driver licence to learn to drive a motor vehicle of the stated class, and any lower class of motor vehicle, but only if the holder carries the returning driver certificate while driving the vehicle. Despite section 13 , if the holder is authorised, under section 13 , to learn to drive a motor vehicle under the Queensland driver licence, the holder is authorised to learn to drive the motor vehicle only if the holder carries the returning driver certificate while driving the vehicle. Also, despite subsection (2) , if the returning driver certificate states the holder may learn to drive a class C motor vehicle, the holder is not authorised to learn to drive a specially constructed vehicle. (sec.17-ssec.1) This section applies to the holder of a Queensland driver licence if— the licence has the code RD stated on it; and a returning driver certificate in effect for the holder states the holder may learn to drive a motor vehicle of a stated class. (sec.17-ssec.2) The holder is authorised under the Queensland driver licence to learn to drive a motor vehicle of the stated class, and any lower class of motor vehicle, but only if the holder carries the returning driver certificate while driving the vehicle. (sec.17-ssec.3) Despite section 13 , if the holder is authorised, under section 13 , to learn to drive a motor vehicle under the Queensland driver licence, the holder is authorised to learn to drive the motor vehicle only if the holder carries the returning driver certificate while driving the vehicle. (sec.17-ssec.4) Also, despite subsection (2) , if the returning driver certificate states the holder may learn to drive a class C motor vehicle, the holder is not authorised to learn to drive a specially constructed vehicle.
This section applies to the holder of a class RE learner licence, provisional licence, probationary licence or open licence if— the holder is not authorised, under section 14 , to learn to ride a class R motorbike under the licence; and a certificate under section 144 (1) (b) in effect for the holder states the holder is authorised to learn to ride a class R motorbike under the licence. Despite section 14 , the holder is authorised under the licence to learn to ride a class R motorbike but only if the holder carries the certificate while riding the motorbike. (sec.18-ssec.1) This section applies to the holder of a class RE learner licence, provisional licence, probationary licence or open licence if— the holder is not authorised, under section 14 , to learn to ride a class R motorbike under the licence; and a certificate under section 144 (1) (b) in effect for the holder states the holder is authorised to learn to ride a class R motorbike under the licence. (sec.18-ssec.2) Despite section 14 , the holder is authorised under the licence to learn to ride a class R motorbike but only if the holder carries the certificate while riding the motorbike.
This part does not authorise the holder of a Queensland driver licence to learn to drive a motor vehicle under the licence if a relevant order is in effect for the holder.
A person is eligible for a Queensland driver licence only if the person is eligible for the licence under parts 2 to 5 . However, a person is not eligible for a Queensland driver licence if the person is not eligible for the licence under section 176 , 180 or 181 . This section does not apply in relation to a restricted licence. See sections 81 and 87 of the Act and part 8 for when a restricted licence must be issued. (sec.20-ssec.1) A person is eligible for a Queensland driver licence only if the person is eligible for the licence under parts 2 to 5 . (sec.20-ssec.2) However, a person is not eligible for a Queensland driver licence if the person is not eligible for the licence under section 176 , 180 or 181 . (sec.20-ssec.3) This section does not apply in relation to a restricted licence. See sections 81 and 87 of the Act and part 8 for when a restricted licence must be issued.
This part does not apply to a person if— the person is applying for a class HC Queensland driver licence and the chief executive has approved, under section 134 , an application claiming the person has a special need for a class HC Queensland driver licence; or For when a person to whom this paragraph applies is eligible for a class HC Queensland driver licence, see part 5 , division 2 . the person is applying for a Queensland driver licence as a returning driver under part 5 , division 4 . Also, if the chief executive approves, under section 129 , an application in relation to a person’s special need for a class C learner licence— the person does not need to satisfy section 23 (1) (a) to be eligible for a class C learner licence; and section 24 does not apply in relation to the person. Further, if the chief executive approves, under section 129 , an application in relation to a person’s special need for a class C provisional licence, the person does not need to satisfy an age requirement, experience requirement or 6-month HPT requirement to be eligible for a class C provisional licence. In this section— age requirement means a requirement under section 28 (a) . experience requirement means a requirement under section 29 (2) (b) or (c) or (3) (b) or 30 (3) (b) . 6-month HPT requirement means a requirement under section 53 (3) (a) . (sec.21-ssec.1) This part does not apply to a person if— the person is applying for a class HC Queensland driver licence and the chief executive has approved, under section 134 , an application claiming the person has a special need for a class HC Queensland driver licence; or For when a person to whom this paragraph applies is eligible for a class HC Queensland driver licence, see part 5 , division 2 . the person is applying for a Queensland driver licence as a returning driver under part 5 , division 4 . (sec.21-ssec.2) Also, if the chief executive approves, under section 129 , an application in relation to a person’s special need for a class C learner licence— the person does not need to satisfy section 23 (1) (a) to be eligible for a class C learner licence; and section 24 does not apply in relation to the person. (sec.21-ssec.3) Further, if the chief executive approves, under section 129 , an application in relation to a person’s special need for a class C provisional licence, the person does not need to satisfy an age requirement, experience requirement or 6-month HPT requirement to be eligible for a class C provisional licence. (sec.21-ssec.4) In this section— age requirement means a requirement under section 28 (a) . experience requirement means a requirement under section 29 (2) (b) or (c) or (3) (b) or 30 (3) (b) . 6-month HPT requirement means a requirement under section 53 (3) (a) .
In this part— a reference to a P1 type licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P1 type licence; and a reference to a P2 type licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P2 type licence; and a reference to a P type licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P type licence. Also, if the reference is to a P1 type licence, P2 type licence or P type licence of a stated class, the reference includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P1 type licence, P2 type licence or P type licence of the stated class. (sec.22-ssec.1) In this part— a reference to a P1 type licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P1 type licence; and a reference to a P2 type licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P2 type licence; and a reference to a P type licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P type licence. (sec.22-ssec.2) Also, if the reference is to a P1 type licence, P2 type licence or P type licence of a stated class, the reference includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P1 type licence, P2 type licence or P type licence of the stated class.
A person is eligible for a class C learner licence if the person— is at least 16 years; and For a person in relation to whom an application claiming special need for a class C learner licence has been approved under section 129 , see also section 21 (2) . passes a road rules test for the licence. See also section 173 . Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if the person is not required to pass a road rules test for the class C learner licence under section 182 or 183 . (sec.23-ssec.1) A person is eligible for a class C learner licence if the person— is at least 16 years; and For a person in relation to whom an application claiming special need for a class C learner licence has been approved under section 129 , see also section 21 (2) . passes a road rules test for the licence. See also section 173 . (sec.23-ssec.2) Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if the person is not required to pass a road rules test for the class C learner licence under section 182 or 183 .
A person may enrol in and take an online road rules test for a class C learner licence only if the person is at least 15 years and 11 months. A person may take a road rules test, other than an online road rules test, for a class C learner licence only if the person is at least 16 years. For a person in relation to whom an application claiming special need for a class C learner licence has been approved under section 129 , see also section 21 (2) . (sec.24-ssec.1) A person may enrol in and take an online road rules test for a class C learner licence only if the person is at least 15 years and 11 months. (sec.24-ssec.2) A person may take a road rules test, other than an online road rules test, for a class C learner licence only if the person is at least 16 years.
This division applies in relation to the following class C, or heavy vehicle class, Queensland driver licences— a P1 provisional licence or P1 probationary licence; a P2 provisional licence or P2 probationary licence; a P probationary licence; an open licence.
A person is eligible for the Queensland driver licence if the person— is at least the minimum age stated for the licence in subdivision 2 , 3 or 4 ; and satisfies, under subdivision 2 , 3 or 4 , the experience requirements for the licence; and passes each test and completes each course the person is required to pass or complete in relation to an application for the licence under subdivision 5 . This section applies subject to section 66 . (sec.26-ssec.1) A person is eligible for the Queensland driver licence if the person— is at least the minimum age stated for the licence in subdivision 2 , 3 or 4 ; and satisfies, under subdivision 2 , 3 or 4 , the experience requirements for the licence; and passes each test and completes each course the person is required to pass or complete in relation to an application for the licence under subdivision 5 . (sec.26-ssec.2) This section applies subject to section 66 .
In this division, a reference to a class C learner licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C learner licence.
For section 26 (1) (a) , the minimum age for— a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 provisional licence is 17 years; and For a person in relation to whom an application claiming special need for a class C provisional licence has been approved under section 129 , see also section 21 (3) . a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 provisional licence is 18 years.
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P1 provisional licence if the person satisfies— for a person who is a young driver to whom part 3 applies— subsection (2) ; or otherwise— subsection (3) . For subsection (1) (a) , the person must— hold a class C learner licence; and if the person has satisfied the logbook requirements or the logbook requirements do not apply in relation to the person under section 78 (3) —have held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P1 provisional licence, a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year; and if the logbook requirements do not apply in relation to the person under section 83 (1) (b) —have held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P1 provisional licence, a class C learner licence for a period of at least 2 years; and be under 25 years when the person applies for the class C P1 provisional licence. For subsection (1) (b) , the person must— hold a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R P1 provisional licence; and have held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P1 provisional licence. In this section, a reference to a class RE or class R P1 provisional licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P1 provisional licence. For a person in relation to whom an application claiming special need for a class C provisional licence has been approved under section 129 , see also section 21 (3) . For alternative experience requirements for a class C P1 provisional licence, see section 32 . (sec.29-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P1 provisional licence if the person satisfies— for a person who is a young driver to whom part 3 applies— subsection (2) ; or otherwise— subsection (3) . (sec.29-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (a) , the person must— hold a class C learner licence; and if the person has satisfied the logbook requirements or the logbook requirements do not apply in relation to the person under section 78 (3) —have held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P1 provisional licence, a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year; and if the logbook requirements do not apply in relation to the person under section 83 (1) (b) —have held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P1 provisional licence, a class C learner licence for a period of at least 2 years; and be under 25 years when the person applies for the class C P1 provisional licence. (sec.29-ssec.3) For subsection (1) (b) , the person must— hold a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R P1 provisional licence; and have held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P1 provisional licence. (sec.29-ssec.4) In this section, a reference to a class RE or class R P1 provisional licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P1 provisional licence.
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P2 provisional licence if the person satisfies subsection (2) or (3) . For subsection (1) , the person must— hold a class C P1 type licence; and have held a class C P1 type licence for a period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and have been first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 24 years. Alternatively for subsection (1) , the person must— hold a class C learner licence; and have held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P2 provisional licence; and For a person in relation to whom an application claiming special need for a class C provisional licence has been approved under section 129 , see also section 21 (3) . either— be at least 25 years when the person applies for the class C P2 provisional licence; or hold a class RE or class R P2 provisional licence. However, if the person holds a class C P1 probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C P1 probationary licence, the person does not satisfy subsection (2) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. In this section, a reference to a class RE or class R P2 provisional licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P2 provisional licence. For alternative experience requirements for a class C P2 provisional licence, see sections 32 and 33 . (sec.30-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P2 provisional licence if the person satisfies subsection (2) or (3) . (sec.30-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the person must— hold a class C P1 type licence; and have held a class C P1 type licence for a period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and have been first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 24 years. (sec.30-ssec.3) Alternatively for subsection (1) , the person must— hold a class C learner licence; and have held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P2 provisional licence; and For a person in relation to whom an application claiming special need for a class C provisional licence has been approved under section 129 , see also section 21 (3) . either— be at least 25 years when the person applies for the class C P2 provisional licence; or hold a class RE or class R P2 provisional licence. (sec.30-ssec.4) However, if the person holds a class C P1 probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C P1 probationary licence, the person does not satisfy subsection (2) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.30-ssec.5) In this section, a reference to a class RE or class R P2 provisional licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P2 provisional licence.
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a heavy vehicle class P2 provisional licence if the person— holds a heavy vehicle class P1 type licence of the same class as the P2 provisional licence; and has held the heavy vehicle class P1 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and was first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 24 years. However, if the person holds a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence, the person does not satisfy the experience requirements for a heavy vehicle class P2 provisional licence under subsection (1) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. For alternative experience requirements for a heavy vehicle class P2 provisional licence, see sections 32 and 33 . (sec.31-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a heavy vehicle class P2 provisional licence if the person— holds a heavy vehicle class P1 type licence of the same class as the P2 provisional licence; and has held the heavy vehicle class P1 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and was first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 24 years. (sec.31-ssec.2) However, if the person holds a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence, the person does not satisfy the experience requirements for a heavy vehicle class P2 provisional licence under subsection (1) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended.
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 or P2 provisional licence if the person— has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the provisional licence, a provisional licence of the same class and type as the licence being applied for; or has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence of the class and type being applied for; or holds a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence of the class and type being applied for. A person who, within the period of 5 years before applying for a class C P1 provisional licence, held a class C P1 provisional licence is eligible under paragraph (a) for another class C P1 provisional licence. However, the person does not satisfy subsection (1) (a) or (b) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence or an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. See also section 33 and subdivision 3 . (sec.32-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 or P2 provisional licence if the person— has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the provisional licence, a provisional licence of the same class and type as the licence being applied for; or has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence of the class and type being applied for; or holds a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence of the class and type being applied for. A person who, within the period of 5 years before applying for a class C P1 provisional licence, held a class C P1 provisional licence is eligible under paragraph (a) for another class C P1 provisional licence. (sec.32-ssec.2) However, the person does not satisfy subsection (1) (a) or (b) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence or an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. See also section 33 and subdivision 3 .
This section applies if a person— held a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licence or P2 type licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence or an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended. For section 26 (1) (b) , the person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 provisional licence if the person satisfies subsection (3) or (4) . For subsection (2) , the person must— hold a P2 probationary licence of the same class as the P2 provisional licence; and have held the P2 probationary licence, and any other probationary licences or non-Queensland driver licences that correspond to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. A person who held a class C P2 provisional licence was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence. Since the person’s period of disqualification ended, the person was granted a class C P2 probationary licence on the basis that the person was eligible for the licence under section 35 . If the person has held the class C P2 probationary licence for a period of 1 year, the person satisfies subsection (3) . Alternatively for subsection (2) , the person must— have held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the P2 provisional licence, a P2 probationary licence of the same class as the P2 provisional licence; and have held the P2 probationary licence, and any other probationary licences or non-Queensland driver licences that correspond to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. In this section, a reference to a P2 probationary licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P2 probationary licence of the stated class. (sec.33-ssec.1) This section applies if a person— held a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licence or P2 type licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence or an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.33-ssec.2) For section 26 (1) (b) , the person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 provisional licence if the person satisfies subsection (3) or (4) . (sec.33-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , the person must— hold a P2 probationary licence of the same class as the P2 provisional licence; and have held the P2 probationary licence, and any other probationary licences or non-Queensland driver licences that correspond to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. A person who held a class C P2 provisional licence was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence. Since the person’s period of disqualification ended, the person was granted a class C P2 probationary licence on the basis that the person was eligible for the licence under section 35 . If the person has held the class C P2 probationary licence for a period of 1 year, the person satisfies subsection (3) . (sec.33-ssec.4) Alternatively for subsection (2) , the person must— have held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the P2 provisional licence, a P2 probationary licence of the same class as the P2 provisional licence; and have held the P2 probationary licence, and any other probationary licences or non-Queensland driver licences that correspond to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.33-ssec.5) In this section, a reference to a P2 probationary licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P2 probationary licence of the stated class.
For section 26 (1) (a) , the minimum age for— a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 probationary licence is 17 years; and a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 probationary licence is 18 years.
This section applies if— a person applies for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence; and the person has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the licence, a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence or probationary licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence (the cancelled licence ); and the person’s period of disqualification has ended; and the person has not held a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence, probationary licence or O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended. For section 26 (1) (b) , the person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence that is— if the cancelled licence was a Queensland driver licence—of the same class and type as the cancelled licence; or if the cancelled licence was a non-Queensland driver licence—of a class and type that corresponds to the cancelled licence. In subsection (1) (b) and (d) — a reference to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence; and a reference to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence. (sec.35-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person applies for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence; and the person has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the licence, a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence or probationary licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence (the cancelled licence ); and the person’s period of disqualification has ended; and the person has not held a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence, probationary licence or O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.35-ssec.2) For section 26 (1) (b) , the person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence that is— if the cancelled licence was a Queensland driver licence—of the same class and type as the cancelled licence; or if the cancelled licence was a non-Queensland driver licence—of a class and type that corresponds to the cancelled licence. (sec.35-ssec.3) In subsection (1) (b) and (d) — a reference to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence; and a reference to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence.
This section applies if— a person applies for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence; and the person has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the licence, a class C, or heavy vehicle class, O type licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence (the cancelled licence ); and the person’s period of disqualification has ended; and the person has not held a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence, probationary licence or O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended. For section 26 (1) (b) , the person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P probationary licence of the same class as the cancelled licence. In subsection (1) (d) — a reference to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence; and a reference to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence. (sec.36-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person applies for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence; and the person has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the licence, a class C, or heavy vehicle class, O type licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence (the cancelled licence ); and the person’s period of disqualification has ended; and the person has not held a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence, probationary licence or O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.36-ssec.2) For section 26 (1) (b) , the person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P probationary licence of the same class as the cancelled licence. (sec.36-ssec.3) In subsection (1) (d) — a reference to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence; and a reference to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence.
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P1 probationary licence if the person— holds a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R P1 probationary licence; and has held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P1 probationary licence. In this section, a reference to a class RE or class R P1 probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P1 probationary licence. For alternative experience requirements for a class C P1 probationary licence, see section 41 . (sec.37-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P1 probationary licence if the person— holds a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R P1 probationary licence; and has held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P1 probationary licence. (sec.37-ssec.2) In this section, a reference to a class RE or class R P1 probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P1 probationary licence.
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P2 probationary licence if the person satisfies subsection (2) or (3) . For subsection (1) , the person must— hold a class C P1 probationary licence; and have held the class C P1 probationary licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and have been first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 24 years. Alternatively for subsection (1) , the person must— hold a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R P2 probationary licence; and have held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P2 probationary licence. In this section— a reference to a class C P1 probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C P1 probationary licence; and a reference to a class RE or class R P2 probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P2 probationary licence. For alternative experience requirements for a class C P2 probationary licence, see section 41 . (sec.38-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P2 probationary licence if the person satisfies subsection (2) or (3) . (sec.38-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the person must— hold a class C P1 probationary licence; and have held the class C P1 probationary licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and have been first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 24 years. (sec.38-ssec.3) Alternatively for subsection (1) , the person must— hold a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R P2 probationary licence; and have held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P2 probationary licence. (sec.38-ssec.4) In this section— a reference to a class C P1 probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C P1 probationary licence; and a reference to a class RE or class R P2 probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P2 probationary licence. For alternative experience requirements for a class C P2 probationary licence, see section 41 .
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a heavy vehicle class P2 probationary licence if the person— holds a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence of the same class as the P2 probationary licence; and has held the heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and was first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 24 years. In this section, a reference to a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence. For alternative experience requirements for a heavy vehicle class P2 probationary licence, see section 41 . (sec.39-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a heavy vehicle class P2 probationary licence if the person— holds a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence of the same class as the P2 probationary licence; and has held the heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and was first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 24 years. (sec.39-ssec.2) In this section, a reference to a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class P1 probationary licence.
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P probationary licence if the person— holds a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R P probationary licence; and has held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P probationary licence. In this section, a reference to a class RE or class R P probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P probationary licence. For alternative experience requirements for a class C P probationary licence, see section 41 . (sec.40-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C P probationary licence if the person— holds a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R P probationary licence; and has held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C P probationary licence. (sec.40-ssec.2) In this section, a reference to a class RE or class R P probationary licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class RE or class R P probationary licence.
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, probationary licence if the person— has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the probationary licence, a probationary licence of the same class and type as the licence being applied for; or holds or has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the probationary licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence of the class and type being applied for.
This subdivision applies in relation to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, open licence.
For section 26 (1) (a) , the minimum age for the open licence is 20 years.
For section 26 (1) (b) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for the open licence if the person satisfies 1 or more of sections 45 to 52 .
For section 44 , the person must— hold a P1 type licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held the P1 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and have been first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was at least 24 years but under 25 years. However, if the person holds a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 probationary licence, the person does not satisfy subsection (1) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.45-ssec.1) For section 44 , the person must— hold a P1 type licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held the P1 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and have been first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was at least 24 years but under 25 years. (sec.45-ssec.2) However, if the person holds a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 probationary licence, the person does not satisfy subsection (1) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended.
For section 44 , the person must— hold a P2 type licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held the P2 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 type licences, for a total period of at least the following within the last 5 years— if the person was first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 23 years and a class C P2 type licence when the person was under 25 years—2 years; otherwise—1 year. This section does not apply to a person to whom section 47 applies. (sec.46-ssec.1) For section 44 , the person must— hold a P2 type licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held the P2 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 type licences, for a total period of at least the following within the last 5 years— if the person was first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 23 years and a class C P2 type licence when the person was under 25 years—2 years; otherwise—1 year. (sec.46-ssec.2) This section does not apply to a person to whom section 47 applies.
This section applies to a person who has held, within the last 5 years, a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 type licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence (the cancelled licence ). For section 44 , the person must— hold a P2 type licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held the P2 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 type licences granted since the person’s period of disqualification ended, for a total period of at least— if the person was first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 23 years and a class C P2 type licence when the person was under 25 years—the period mentioned in subsection (3) ; or otherwise—1 year. For subsection (2) (b) (i) , the period is the longer of the following— 2 years less the period the person held the cancelled licence, and the period the person held any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 type licences before the person was disqualified; 1 year. (sec.47-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who has held, within the last 5 years, a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 type licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence (the cancelled licence ). (sec.47-ssec.2) For section 44 , the person must— hold a P2 type licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held the P2 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 type licences granted since the person’s period of disqualification ended, for a total period of at least— if the person was first granted a class C P1 type licence when the person was under 23 years and a class C P2 type licence when the person was under 25 years—the period mentioned in subsection (3) ; or otherwise—1 year. (sec.47-ssec.3) For subsection (2) (b) (i) , the period is the longer of the following— 2 years less the period the person held the cancelled licence, and the period the person held any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P2 type licences before the person was disqualified; 1 year.
This section applies to a person who has held a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P type licence or O type licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence (the cancelled licence ). For section 44 , the person must— either— hold a P probationary licence of the same class as the open licence; or have held, since the cancellation of the cancelled licence and within the last 5 years, a P restricted licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held, since the cancellation of the cancelled licence and within the last 5 years, the P probationary licence or P restricted licence, and any other P type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year. In subsection (2) — a reference to a P probationary licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P probationary licence of the stated class; and a reference to a P restricted licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P restricted licence of the stated class. (sec.48-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who has held a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P type licence or O type licence that was cancelled because the person was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence (the cancelled licence ). (sec.48-ssec.2) For section 44 , the person must— either— hold a P probationary licence of the same class as the open licence; or have held, since the cancellation of the cancelled licence and within the last 5 years, a P restricted licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held, since the cancellation of the cancelled licence and within the last 5 years, the P probationary licence or P restricted licence, and any other P type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year. (sec.48-ssec.3) In subsection (2) — a reference to a P probationary licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P probationary licence of the stated class; and a reference to a P restricted licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a P restricted licence of the stated class.
For section 44 , the person must— hold a P1 type licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held the P1 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and have been granted, when the person was at least 25 years, a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licence, in relation to an application as a returning driver, on the basis that the person was eligible for the licence under section 171 (3) . However, if the person holds a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 probationary licence, the person does not satisfy subsection (1) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.49-ssec.1) For section 44 , the person must— hold a P1 type licence of the same class as the open licence; and have held the P1 type licence, and any other class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licences, for a total period of at least 1 year within the last 5 years; and have been granted, when the person was at least 25 years, a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 type licence, in relation to an application as a returning driver, on the basis that the person was eligible for the licence under section 171 (3) . (sec.49-ssec.2) However, if the person holds a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, P1 probationary licence, the person does not satisfy subsection (1) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended.
For section 44 , the person must— hold a P1 type licence, or P2 type licence, of the same class as the open licence; and have been granted the P1 type licence, or P2 type licence, in relation to an application as a returning driver, on the basis that the person was eligible for the licence under section 171 (7) ; and be eligible for a class RE or class R open licence.
This section applies in relation to a class C open licence. For section 44 , the person must— hold a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R O type licence; and have held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C open licence. (sec.51-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a class C open licence. (sec.51-ssec.2) For section 44 , the person must— hold a class C learner licence and a class RE or class R O type licence; and have held a class C learner licence for a period of at least 1 year within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the class C open licence.
For section 44 , the person must— have held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the open licence, an O type licence of the same class as the licence being applied for; or hold a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to an open licence of the class being applied for. However, the person does not satisfy subsection (1) (a) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.52-ssec.1) For section 44 , the person must— have held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the open licence, an O type licence of the same class as the licence being applied for; or hold a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to an open licence of the class being applied for. (sec.52-ssec.2) However, the person does not satisfy subsection (1) (a) if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended.
This section applies to a person who— applies for a class C Queensland driver licence mentioned in section 25 ; and holds a class C learner licence. For section 26 (1) (c) , the person must pass— a hazard perception test for a class C motor vehicle; and a practical driving test in a class C motor vehicle, unless the person is not required to pass a practical driving test for the class C Queensland driver licence under section 184 , 185 or 186 . For when a young driver to whom part 3 applies may take a practical driving test in relation to an application for a class C P1 provisional licence, see also section 84 . The hazard perception test must be taken— after the person has held the class C learner licence for a period of at least 6 months; and For a person in relation to whom an application claiming special need for a class C provisional licence has been approved under section 129 , see also section 21 (3) . either— before the person takes the practical driving test; or if the person is not required to pass a practical driving test for the class C Queensland driver licence—before the person applies for the licence. (sec.53-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who— applies for a class C Queensland driver licence mentioned in section 25 ; and holds a class C learner licence. (sec.53-ssec.2) For section 26 (1) (c) , the person must pass— a hazard perception test for a class C motor vehicle; and a practical driving test in a class C motor vehicle, unless the person is not required to pass a practical driving test for the class C Queensland driver licence under section 184 , 185 or 186 . For when a young driver to whom part 3 applies may take a practical driving test in relation to an application for a class C P1 provisional licence, see also section 84 . (sec.53-ssec.3) The hazard perception test must be taken— after the person has held the class C learner licence for a period of at least 6 months; and For a person in relation to whom an application claiming special need for a class C provisional licence has been approved under section 129 , see also section 21 (3) . either— before the person takes the practical driving test; or if the person is not required to pass a practical driving test for the class C Queensland driver licence—before the person applies for the licence.
This section applies to a person who— applies for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, Queensland driver licence mentioned in section 25 ; and holds or has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the Queensland driver licence, a foreign driver licence of a class or kind (however described) that corresponds to the class of the Queensland driver licence applied for. For section 26 (1) (c) , the person must— pass each road rules test for the Queensland driver licence, unless the person is not required to pass a road rules test for the licence under section 182 or 183 ; and either— for a class C, LR, MR, HR or HC Queensland driver licence—pass a practical driving test in a motor vehicle of a class that corresponds to the class of the licence; or for a class MC Queensland driver licence—successfully complete a training course, in driving a class MC motor vehicle, approved by the chief executive. Subsection (2) (b) applies subject to sections 184 to 187 . (sec.54-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who— applies for a class C, or heavy vehicle class, Queensland driver licence mentioned in section 25 ; and holds or has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the Queensland driver licence, a foreign driver licence of a class or kind (however described) that corresponds to the class of the Queensland driver licence applied for. (sec.54-ssec.2) For section 26 (1) (c) , the person must— pass each road rules test for the Queensland driver licence, unless the person is not required to pass a road rules test for the licence under section 182 or 183 ; and either— for a class C, LR, MR, HR or HC Queensland driver licence—pass a practical driving test in a motor vehicle of a class that corresponds to the class of the licence; or for a class MC Queensland driver licence—successfully complete a training course, in driving a class MC motor vehicle, approved by the chief executive. (sec.54-ssec.3) Subsection (2) (b) applies subject to sections 184 to 187 .
This division states when a person is eligible for— a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence that is of a higher class than the driver licence the person holds (a higher class licence ); or a class C, or heavy vehicle class, Queensland driver licence that is of a lower class than the driver licence the person holds or has held (a lower class licence ).
A person is eligible for a higher class licence if the person— satisfies, under section 57 , the experience requirements for the licence; and complies with section 58 . A person is eligible for a lower class licence if the person— satisfies, under section 61 , the experience requirements for the licence; and passes each test the person is required to pass for the licence under section 62 . This section applies subject to sections 59 , 60 , 63 and 64 . (sec.56-ssec.1) A person is eligible for a higher class licence if the person— satisfies, under section 57 , the experience requirements for the licence; and complies with section 58 . (sec.56-ssec.2) A person is eligible for a lower class licence if the person— satisfies, under section 61 , the experience requirements for the licence; and passes each test the person is required to pass for the licence under section 62 . (sec.56-ssec.3) This section applies subject to sections 59 , 60 , 63 and 64 .
For section 56 (1) (a) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a higher class licence stated in column 3 of the following table if the person— holds a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence, probationary licence or O type licence; and has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the higher class licence, a provisional licence, probationary licence or O type licence— of the qualifying class stated in column 1 opposite the higher class licence; and for a total period of at least the period stated in column 2 opposite the higher class licence. Column 1 Qualifying class Column 2 Minimum period Column 3 Higher class licence class C 1 year class LR Queensland driver licence class C 1 year class MR Queensland driver licence class C 2 years class HR Queensland driver licence class LR or class MR 1 year class HR Queensland driver licence class MR or class HR 1 year class HC Queensland driver licence class HR or class HC 1 year class MC Queensland driver licence If more than 1 qualifying class is stated in column 1 opposite a higher class licence, the person satisfies subsection (1) (b) if the person has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the higher class licence and for a total period of at least the period stated in column 2 opposite the higher class licence— a driver licence mentioned in the subsection of either qualifying class; or driver licences mentioned in the subsection of each qualifying class. In this section— a reference to a provisional licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence of the stated class; and a reference to a probationary licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence of the stated class. (sec.57-ssec.1) For section 56 (1) (a) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a higher class licence stated in column 3 of the following table if the person— holds a class C, or heavy vehicle class, provisional licence, probationary licence or O type licence; and has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the higher class licence, a provisional licence, probationary licence or O type licence— of the qualifying class stated in column 1 opposite the higher class licence; and for a total period of at least the period stated in column 2 opposite the higher class licence. Column 1 Qualifying class Column 2 Minimum period Column 3 Higher class licence class C 1 year class LR Queensland driver licence class C 1 year class MR Queensland driver licence class C 2 years class HR Queensland driver licence class LR or class MR 1 year class HR Queensland driver licence class MR or class HR 1 year class HC Queensland driver licence class HR or class HC 1 year class MC Queensland driver licence (sec.57-ssec.2) If more than 1 qualifying class is stated in column 1 opposite a higher class licence, the person satisfies subsection (1) (b) if the person has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the higher class licence and for a total period of at least the period stated in column 2 opposite the higher class licence— a driver licence mentioned in the subsection of either qualifying class; or driver licences mentioned in the subsection of each qualifying class. (sec.57-ssec.3) In this section— a reference to a provisional licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence of the stated class; and a reference to a probationary licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence of the stated class.
For section 56 (1) (b) , a person who applies for a higher class licence must— pass each road rules test for the licence, unless the person is not required to pass a road rules test for the licence under section 182 ; and either— if the higher class licence is a class LR, MR, HR or HC Queensland driver licence—pass a practical driving test in a motor vehicle of a class that corresponds to the class of the licence; or if the higher class licence is a class MC Queensland driver licence—comply with subsection (2) . For subsection (1) (b) (ii) , the person must— successfully complete a training course, in driving a class MC motor vehicle, approved by the chief executive; or if the person holds a class HC licence—produce a declaration, in the approved form, confirming the person’s ability to drive a B-double or road train. Subsection (1) (b) applies subject to sections 184 , 185 and 187 . In this section— class HC licence means— a class HC Queensland driver licence; or an interstate driver licence that corresponds to a class HC Queensland driver licence. (sec.58-ssec.1) For section 56 (1) (b) , a person who applies for a higher class licence must— pass each road rules test for the licence, unless the person is not required to pass a road rules test for the licence under section 182 ; and either— if the higher class licence is a class LR, MR, HR or HC Queensland driver licence—pass a practical driving test in a motor vehicle of a class that corresponds to the class of the licence; or if the higher class licence is a class MC Queensland driver licence—comply with subsection (2) . (sec.58-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) (ii) , the person must— successfully complete a training course, in driving a class MC motor vehicle, approved by the chief executive; or if the person holds a class HC licence—produce a declaration, in the approved form, confirming the person’s ability to drive a B-double or road train. (sec.58-ssec.3) Subsection (1) (b) applies subject to sections 184 , 185 and 187 . (sec.58-ssec.4) In this section— class HC licence means— a class HC Queensland driver licence; or an interstate driver licence that corresponds to a class HC Queensland driver licence.
This section applies if a person holds a class C, or heavy vehicle class, Queensland driver licence (the current licence ) and is eligible for a higher class licence under this division. The person is eligible for a higher class licence that is the same category and type as the current licence. (sec.59-ssec.1) This section applies if a person holds a class C, or heavy vehicle class, Queensland driver licence (the current licence ) and is eligible for a higher class licence under this division. (sec.59-ssec.2) The person is eligible for a higher class licence that is the same category and type as the current licence.
This section applies if a person— holds a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, Queensland driver licence (the current licence ); and is eligible for a higher class licence under this division. The person is eligible for a higher class licence that is of a category and type that corresponds to the current licence, but only if the person is at least the minimum age stated for the higher class licence in division 3 , subdivision 2 , 3 or 4 . (sec.60-ssec.1) This section applies if a person— holds a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C, or heavy vehicle class, Queensland driver licence (the current licence ); and is eligible for a higher class licence under this division. (sec.60-ssec.2) The person is eligible for a higher class licence that is of a category and type that corresponds to the current licence, but only if the person is at least the minimum age stated for the higher class licence in division 3 , subdivision 2 , 3 or 4 .
For section 56 (2) (a) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a lower class licence if the person holds or has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the lower class licence, a relevant driver licence that is of a higher class than the lower class licence. For subsection (1) , a relevant driver licence that is a non-Queensland driver licence is of a higher class than a lower class licence if the non-Queensland driver licence corresponds to a Queensland driver licence of a class that is higher than the class of the lower class licence. A non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class LR Queensland driver licence is of a higher class than a lower class licence that is a class C Queensland driver licence. In this section— relevant driver licence means— a heavy vehicle class provisional licence, probationary licence or open licence; or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence mentioned in paragraph (a) . (sec.61-ssec.1) For section 56 (2) (a) , a person satisfies the experience requirements for a lower class licence if the person holds or has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the lower class licence, a relevant driver licence that is of a higher class than the lower class licence. (sec.61-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , a relevant driver licence that is a non-Queensland driver licence is of a higher class than a lower class licence if the non-Queensland driver licence corresponds to a Queensland driver licence of a class that is higher than the class of the lower class licence. A non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class LR Queensland driver licence is of a higher class than a lower class licence that is a class C Queensland driver licence. (sec.61-ssec.3) In this section— relevant driver licence means— a heavy vehicle class provisional licence, probationary licence or open licence; or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence mentioned in paragraph (a) .
This section applies to a person who applies for a lower class licence if the person— holds a foreign driver licence; or has held a foreign driver licence within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the lower class licence. For section 56 (2) (b) , the person must pass— each road rules test for the lower class licence, unless the person is not required to pass a road rules test for the licence under section 182 or 183 ; and a practical driving test in a motor vehicle of a class that corresponds to the class of the lower class licence. Subsection (2) (b) applies subject to sections 184 to 187 . (sec.62-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who applies for a lower class licence if the person— holds a foreign driver licence; or has held a foreign driver licence within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the lower class licence. (sec.62-ssec.2) For section 56 (2) (b) , the person must pass— each road rules test for the lower class licence, unless the person is not required to pass a road rules test for the licence under section 182 or 183 ; and a practical driving test in a motor vehicle of a class that corresponds to the class of the lower class licence. (sec.62-ssec.3) Subsection (2) (b) applies subject to sections 184 to 187 .
This section applies to a person who applies for a lower class licence if the person— holds a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence (the current licence ), or has held a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence (the previous licence ) within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the lower class licence; and is eligible for the lower class licence under this division. The person is eligible for a lower class licence that is the same category and type as the current licence or previous licence. Subsection (4) applies if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence or an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. Despite subsection (2) — the only category of Queensland driver licence the person is eligible for is a probationary licence; and if the person’s previous licence was an open licence—the person is eligible for a P probationary licence only. (sec.63-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who applies for a lower class licence if the person— holds a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence (the current licence ), or has held a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence (the previous licence ) within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the lower class licence; and is eligible for the lower class licence under this division. (sec.63-ssec.2) The person is eligible for a lower class licence that is the same category and type as the current licence or previous licence. (sec.63-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence or an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.63-ssec.4) Despite subsection (2) — the only category of Queensland driver licence the person is eligible for is a probationary licence; and if the person’s previous licence was an open licence—the person is eligible for a P probationary licence only.
This section applies to a person who applies for a lower class licence if the person— either— holds a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence (the current licence ); or has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the lower class licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence (the previous licence ); and is eligible for the lower class licence under this division. The person is eligible for a lower class licence that is of a category and type that corresponds to the current licence or previous licence, but only if the person is at least the minimum age stated for the lower class licence in division 3 , subdivision 2 , 3 or 4 . Subsection (4) applies if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence or an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. Despite subsection (2) — the only category of Queensland driver licence the person is eligible for is a probationary licence; and if the person’s previous licence was an O type licence—the person is eligible for a P probationary licence only. (sec.64-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who applies for a lower class licence if the person— either— holds a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence (the current licence ); or has held, within the period of 5 years before the person applies for the lower class licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a heavy vehicle class Queensland driver licence (the previous licence ); and is eligible for the lower class licence under this division. (sec.64-ssec.2) The person is eligible for a lower class licence that is of a category and type that corresponds to the current licence or previous licence, but only if the person is at least the minimum age stated for the lower class licence in division 3 , subdivision 2 , 3 or 4 . (sec.64-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if the person— has been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence; and has not held a provisional licence, a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a provisional licence or an O type licence since the person’s period of disqualification ended; and has not held a probationary licence, or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a probationary licence, for a total period of at least 1 year since the person’s period of disqualification ended. (sec.64-ssec.4) Despite subsection (2) — the only category of Queensland driver licence the person is eligible for is a probationary licence; and if the person’s previous licence was an O type licence—the person is eligible for a P probationary licence only.
This part applies in relation to a person (a young driver ) who— is under 25 years; and holds a class C learner licence; and does not hold a relevant class RE licence or relevant class R licence. However, this part does not apply in relation to a person applying for a Queensland driver licence as a returning driver under part 5 , division 4 . The purpose of this part is to state eligibility requirements for young drivers for class C P1 provisional licences that are in addition to the eligibility requirements stated in part 2 . In this section— class C learner licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C learner licence. relevant class RE licence means— a class RE P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence; or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a Queensland driver licence mentioned in paragraph (a) . relevant class R licence means— a class R P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence; or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a Queensland driver licence mentioned in paragraph (a) . (sec.65-ssec.1) This part applies in relation to a person (a young driver ) who— is under 25 years; and holds a class C learner licence; and does not hold a relevant class RE licence or relevant class R licence. (sec.65-ssec.2) However, this part does not apply in relation to a person applying for a Queensland driver licence as a returning driver under part 5 , division 4 . (sec.65-ssec.3) The purpose of this part is to state eligibility requirements for young drivers for class C P1 provisional licences that are in addition to the eligibility requirements stated in part 2 . (sec.65-ssec.4) In this section— class C learner licence includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a class C learner licence. relevant class RE licence means— a class RE P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence; or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a Queensland driver licence mentioned in paragraph (a) . relevant class R licence means— a class R P1 type licence, P2 type licence, P type licence or open licence; or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to a Queensland driver licence mentioned in paragraph (a) .
A young driver is eligible for a class C P1 provisional licence only if the following apply— the young driver completes 100 hours of supervised driving in a car on a road in Australia; at least 10 hours of the supervised driving is at night; the young driver records details of the supervised driving in a logbook; the details recorded in the logbook are verified by a supervisor under section 68 (1) ; the chief executive approves the young driver’s completed logbook under section 70 . For subsection (1) (a) , the hours of supervised driving must be completed while the young driver holds a class C learner licence. For credit for driving while the young driver held an interstate licence, New Zealand licence or recognised country licence, see division 4 . In calculating, for subsection (1) (a) , the number of hours of supervised driving completed by the young driver, each hour or part of an hour, up to 10 hours, of supervised driving in a car on a road in Australia that is supervised by a driver trainer is to be multiplied by 3. A young driver completes 7.5 hours of supervised driving in a car on a road in Australia that is supervised by a driver trainer. In calculating, for subsection (1) (a) , the number of hours of supervised driving completed by the young driver, the 7.5 hours is to be multiplied by 3 to equal 22.5 hours of supervised driving. A young driver completes 11 hours of supervised driving in a car on a road in Australia that is supervised by a driver trainer. In calculating, for subsection (1) (a) , the number of hours of supervised driving completed by the young driver, 10 of the 11 hours is to be multiplied by 3 to equal 30 hours of supervised driving. See also section 76 (4) . Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if the young driver has given a notice to the chief executive under section 177 or 178 about a mental or physical incapacity that is likely to adversely affect the young driver’s ability to drive safely at night. This section applies subject to sections 78 (2) and (3) , 83 (1) (b) and section 175 (3) (a) . (sec.66-ssec.1) A young driver is eligible for a class C P1 provisional licence only if the following apply— the young driver completes 100 hours of supervised driving in a car on a road in Australia; at least 10 hours of the supervised driving is at night; the young driver records details of the supervised driving in a logbook; the details recorded in the logbook are verified by a supervisor under section 68 (1) ; the chief executive approves the young driver’s completed logbook under section 70 . (sec.66-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (a) , the hours of supervised driving must be completed while the young driver holds a class C learner licence. For credit for driving while the young driver held an interstate licence, New Zealand licence or recognised country licence, see division 4 . (sec.66-ssec.3) In calculating, for subsection (1) (a) , the number of hours of supervised driving completed by the young driver, each hour or part of an hour, up to 10 hours, of supervised driving in a car on a road in Australia that is supervised by a driver trainer is to be multiplied by 3. A young driver completes 7.5 hours of supervised driving in a car on a road in Australia that is supervised by a driver trainer. In calculating, for subsection (1) (a) , the number of hours of supervised driving completed by the young driver, the 7.5 hours is to be multiplied by 3 to equal 22.5 hours of supervised driving. A young driver completes 11 hours of supervised driving in a car on a road in Australia that is supervised by a driver trainer. In calculating, for subsection (1) (a) , the number of hours of supervised driving completed by the young driver, 10 of the 11 hours is to be multiplied by 3 to equal 30 hours of supervised driving. See also section 76 (4) . (sec.66-ssec.4) Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if the young driver has given a notice to the chief executive under section 177 or 178 about a mental or physical incapacity that is likely to adversely affect the young driver’s ability to drive safely at night. (sec.66-ssec.5) This section applies subject to sections 78 (2) and (3) , 83 (1) (b) and section 175 (3) (a) .
The chief executive must make a logbook in paper form available for use by a young driver when the chief executive— grants the young driver a class C learner licence; and if the chief executive renews the young driver’s class C learner licence—renews the licence. No fee is payable for a logbook made available under subsection (1) . Also, the chief executive may make a logbook in paper form available for use by any person, whether or not the person is a young driver, if the chief executive considers it appropriate to do so. A logbook made available under this section remains the property of the State even if a fee is paid for making the logbook available for use. If a young driver’s logbook is not a logbook made available under this section, the logbook becomes the property of the State when the logbook is given to the chief executive for approval as a completed logbook under section 69 . (sec.67-ssec.1) The chief executive must make a logbook in paper form available for use by a young driver when the chief executive— grants the young driver a class C learner licence; and if the chief executive renews the young driver’s class C learner licence—renews the licence. (sec.67-ssec.2) No fee is payable for a logbook made available under subsection (1) . (sec.67-ssec.3) Also, the chief executive may make a logbook in paper form available for use by any person, whether or not the person is a young driver, if the chief executive considers it appropriate to do so. (sec.67-ssec.4) A logbook made available under this section remains the property of the State even if a fee is paid for making the logbook available for use. (sec.67-ssec.5) If a young driver’s logbook is not a logbook made available under this section, the logbook becomes the property of the State when the logbook is given to the chief executive for approval as a completed logbook under section 69 .
A young driver must ensure the supervisor of the young driver for a driving session— checks the correctness of details recorded in the young driver’s logbook (a logbook entry ) for the driving session; and verifies the logbook entry for the driving session in the required way. A supervisor for a young driver’s driving session must not verify, in the required way, a logbook entry for the driving session if the supervisor knows the entry is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. A person must not verify, in the required way, a logbook entry in a young driver’s logbook unless the person was the young driver’s supervisor for a driving session and the entry is about the driving session. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. In this section— driving session means a single occasion of supervised driving in a car on a road. required way , for verifying a logbook entry, means— for a logbook entry in paper form—by signing the entry; or for a logbook entry in an electronic system—by using a method that identifies the person verifying the entry and indicates the person’s approval of the entry. (sec.68-ssec.1) A young driver must ensure the supervisor of the young driver for a driving session— checks the correctness of details recorded in the young driver’s logbook (a logbook entry ) for the driving session; and verifies the logbook entry for the driving session in the required way. (sec.68-ssec.2) A supervisor for a young driver’s driving session must not verify, in the required way, a logbook entry for the driving session if the supervisor knows the entry is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.68-ssec.3) A person must not verify, in the required way, a logbook entry in a young driver’s logbook unless the person was the young driver’s supervisor for a driving session and the entry is about the driving session. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.68-ssec.4) In this section— driving session means a single occasion of supervised driving in a car on a road. required way , for verifying a logbook entry, means— for a logbook entry in paper form—by signing the entry; or for a logbook entry in an electronic system—by using a method that identifies the person verifying the entry and indicates the person’s approval of the entry.
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This regulation may be cited as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 2021 .
This regulation, other than the provisions mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) , commences on 1 September 2021. The following provisions commence on 10 September 2021— chapter 11 ; chapter 12 , part 4 ; schedule 7 , items 15 and 16. Sections 264 (2) (d) , 268 (1) (c) and 270 (1) (c) commence on 31 January 2022. (sec.2-ssec.1) This regulation, other than the provisions mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) , commences on 1 September 2021. (sec.2-ssec.2) The following provisions commence on 10 September 2021— chapter 11 ; chapter 12 , part 4 ; schedule 7 , items 15 and 16. (sec.2-ssec.3) Sections 264 (2) (d) , 268 (1) (c) and 270 (1) (c) commence on 31 January 2022.
The dictionary in schedule 9 defines particular words used in this regulation.
The class of a Queensland driver licence identifies the class of motor vehicle the holder of the licence is authorised to drive, or learn to drive, under the licence. See also chapter 2 , part 2 . The classes of Queensland driver licence for driving, or learning to drive, cars, buses, heavy vehicles, mopeds and specially constructed vehicles are, from the lowest class to the highest class, the following— class C; class LR; class MR; class HR; class HC; class MC. The class of a Queensland driver licence for riding or learning to ride a moped may also be a class mentioned in subsection (3) . See also section 402 for class UD Queensland driver licences. The classes of Queensland driver licence for riding, or learning to ride, motorbikes are, from the lowest class to the highest class, the following— class RE; class R. (sec.4-ssec.1) The class of a Queensland driver licence identifies the class of motor vehicle the holder of the licence is authorised to drive, or learn to drive, under the licence. See also chapter 2 , part 2 . (sec.4-ssec.2) The classes of Queensland driver licence for driving, or learning to drive, cars, buses, heavy vehicles, mopeds and specially constructed vehicles are, from the lowest class to the highest class, the following— class C; class LR; class MR; class HR; class HC; class MC. The class of a Queensland driver licence for riding or learning to ride a moped may also be a class mentioned in subsection (3) . See also section 402 for class UD Queensland driver licences. (sec.4-ssec.3) The classes of Queensland driver licence for riding, or learning to ride, motorbikes are, from the lowest class to the highest class, the following— class RE; class R.
The following categories of Queensland driver licence are issued under the Act (each a category of Queensland driver licence)— a learner licence; a provisional licence; a probationary licence; a restricted licence; an open licence. If a Queensland driver licence is a learner licence or open licence, that is also the type of the licence under this regulation. If a Queensland driver licence is a provisional licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P1 or P2. A provisional licence may be a P1 provisional licence or a P2 provisional licence. If a Queensland driver licence is a probationary licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P1, P2 or P. A probationary licence may be a P1 probationary licence, P2 probationary licence or P probationary licence. If a Queensland driver licence is a restricted licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P. The category and type of a Queensland driver licence are relevant to whether particular restrictions under this regulation apply to the holder of the licence. A Queensland driver licence may also be subject to conditions. See sections 201 and 202 (3) and (4) and schedule 3 . (sec.5-ssec.1) The following categories of Queensland driver licence are issued under the Act (each a category of Queensland driver licence)— a learner licence; a provisional licence; a probationary licence; a restricted licence; an open licence. (sec.5-ssec.2) If a Queensland driver licence is a learner licence or open licence, that is also the type of the licence under this regulation. (sec.5-ssec.3) If a Queensland driver licence is a provisional licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P1 or P2. A provisional licence may be a P1 provisional licence or a P2 provisional licence. (sec.5-ssec.4) If a Queensland driver licence is a probationary licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P1, P2 or P. A probationary licence may be a P1 probationary licence, P2 probationary licence or P probationary licence. (sec.5-ssec.5) If a Queensland driver licence is a restricted licence, the licence is also issued with a type of Queensland driver licence that is P. (sec.5-ssec.6) The category and type of a Queensland driver licence are relevant to whether particular restrictions under this regulation apply to the holder of the licence. A Queensland driver licence may also be subject to conditions. See sections 201 and 202 (3) and (4) and schedule 3 .
A P1 type licence is a P1 provisional licence or P1 probationary licence. A P2 type licence is a P2 provisional licence or P2 probationary licence. A P type licence is a P probationary licence or P restricted licence. (sec.6-ssec.1) A P1 type licence is a P1 provisional licence or P1 probationary licence. (sec.6-ssec.2) A P2 type licence is a P2 provisional licence or P2 probationary licence. (sec.6-ssec.3) A P type licence is a P probationary licence or P restricted licence.
An O type licence is— an open licence; or a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to an open licence.
In this regulation, a reference to an O type licence of a stated class includes a non-Queensland driver licence that corresponds to an open licence of the stated class.
The class of a motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 2 is the class stated opposite the vehicle in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 1. A motor vehicle that is a moped may also, under subsection (3) , be of a class stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1. The classes of motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 1 are stated in order of the lowest class to the highest class. The class of a motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 2 is the class stated opposite the vehicle in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1. The classes of motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1 are stated in order of the lowest class to the highest class. In this regulation, a reference to a motor vehicle of a class stated in schedule 1 , part 1 or 2 , column 1 is a reference to each motor vehicle stated opposite the class in schedule 1 , part 1 or 2 , column 2. A reference in this regulation to a class MC motor vehicle is a reference to a B-double and a road train. (sec.9-ssec.1) The class of a motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 2 is the class stated opposite the vehicle in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 1. A motor vehicle that is a moped may also, under subsection (3) , be of a class stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1. (sec.9-ssec.2) The classes of motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 1 , column 1 are stated in order of the lowest class to the highest class. (sec.9-ssec.3) The class of a motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 2 is the class stated opposite the vehicle in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1. (sec.9-ssec.4) The classes of motor vehicle stated in schedule 1 , part 2 , column 1 are stated in order of the lowest class to the highest class. (sec.9-ssec.5) In this regulation, a reference to a motor vehicle of a class stated in schedule 1 , part 1 or 2 , column 1 is a reference to each motor vehicle stated opposite the class in schedule 1 , part 1 or 2 , column 2.
A foreign driver licence issued under the law of a recognised country is a recognised country licence . However, a foreign driver licence is not a recognised country licence if— the approval by Austroads of the country that issued the licence as a recognised country states the approval applies only to— particular licences issued under the law of that country; or licences issued under the law of that country that have been held by a person for a stated period; and the approval does not apply to the foreign driver licence. s 10 sub 2026 SL No. 7 s 8 (sec.10-ssec.1) A foreign driver licence issued under the law of a recognised country is a recognised country licence . (sec.10-ssec.2) However, a foreign driver licence is not a recognised country licence if— the approval by Austroads of the country that issued the licence as a recognised country states the approval applies only to— particular licences issued under the law of that country; or licences issued under the law of that country that have been held by a person for a stated period; and the approval does not apply to the foreign driver licence.
This section states, for this regulation, how to work out the period a person has held a class, category or type of driver licence. Generally, the period is the total of any periods the person has held a valid driver licence of that class, category or type. However, if the period is being worked out for a provision that refers to a length of time within which the person has held a driver licence of the class, category or type, the period is the total of any periods during the length of time the person has held a valid driver licence of that class, category or type. (sec.11-ssec.1) This section states, for this regulation, how to work out the period a person has held a class, category or type of driver licence. (sec.11-ssec.2) Generally, the period is the total of any periods the person has held a valid driver licence of that class, category or type. (sec.11-ssec.3) However, if the period is being worked out for a provision that refers to a length of time within which the person has held a driver licence of the class, category or type, the period is the total of any periods during the length of time the person has held a valid driver licence of that class, category or type.
The chief executive may conduct a test of a person’s practical ability to drive a motor vehicle. Also, the chief executive may enter into an arrangement with an entity the chief executive considers suitable to conduct a test of a person’s practical ability to drive a motor vehicle. A test mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) is a practical driving test . a test of a person’s practical ability to— drive a motor vehicle in a forward and reverse direction drive a motor vehicle into or through a restricted space in a forward and reverse direction stop a motor vehicle, with the engine running and the gears disengaged, during the ascent of a steep hill and restart the vehicle in a forward direction drive a motor vehicle while the vehicle is carrying a load s 11A ins 2026 SL No. 7 s 9 (sec.11A-ssec.1) The chief executive may conduct a test of a person’s practical ability to drive a motor vehicle. (sec.11A-ssec.2) Also, the chief executive may enter into an arrangement with an entity the chief executive considers suitable to conduct a test of a person’s practical ability to drive a motor vehicle. (sec.11A-ssec.3) A test mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) is a practical driving test . a test of a person’s practical ability to— drive a motor vehicle in a forward and reverse direction drive a motor vehicle into or through a restricted space in a forward and reverse direction stop a motor vehicle, with the engine running and the gears disengaged, during the ascent of a steep hill and restart the vehicle in a forward direction drive a motor vehicle while the vehicle is carrying a load
This chapter— states when the holder of a Queensland driver licence is authorised to drive, or learn to drive, a motor vehicle on a road under the licence; and states restrictions that apply to the authority.
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