DKTDemerit points are recorded against your licence or learner permit for certain traffic offences anywhere in Australia. The number depends on how serious the offence is.
- Learner and probationary drivers with 5 or more points in any 12 months, or 12 or more in any 3 years, may have their licence suspended for at least 3 months.
- If you choose an extended 12-month demerit period instead of suspension, any further points lead to a suspension of at least 6 months.
- Probationary drivers have a stricter limit than full licence holders.
What each penalty does
| Penalty | Effect |
|---|---|
| Suspension | You cannot drive for a set period. A suspended probationary licence extends your probationary period. |
| Cancellation | The licence or permit is no longer valid. A cancelled probationary licence means your probation starts again, however close you were to graduating. |
| Disqualification | You are not allowed to hold or apply for a licence for a set period. |
Learners
If your learner permit is cancelled or suspended, you may lose the continuous learner period (12 months if under 21, 6 months for ages 21 to 24, 3 months if 25 or over) you need before you can apply for your Ps.
A licence or permit can be suspended or cancelled after a court conviction, a Traffic Infringement Notice, accumulated demerit points, action by Fines Victoria or action by VicRoads. Driving while suspended, unlicensed or disqualified carries severe penalties.
Based on the Victorian Road to Solo Driving handbook and the VicRoads learner and probationary pages. Rules change from time to time, so check vicroads.vic.gov.au for the latest.
Quick answers
How many demerit points can a probationary driver have in Victoria?
Fewer than five in twelve months. Five or more in 12 months, or twelve or more in three years, can lead to a suspension of at least three months.
What happens if a probationary licence is cancelled in Victoria?
Your probationary period starts again from the beginning.