DKTBefore your P2 licence expires you are sent a notice to renew it. You take the notice to a photo point, pay the renewal fee and have your photo taken, then you receive a paper receipt for your full driver licence and the card follows by post. It is still your responsibility to renew even if you do not receive a notice.
- You need a good driving record. If you do not have one, you may stay on P2 for longer than 3 years.
- A full licence is issued for 3 years or 10 years.
- Earliest ages: 22 (under-21 pathway) or 24 (21-and-over pathway).
Free Licence Scheme
The scheme rewards Victoria's most responsible young drivers. If you are under 25, have completed your entire P1 and P2 probationary periods and have a good driving record, you may be eligible for a free three-year driver licence. Check the eligibility rules on the VicRoads website.
Rules that still apply on a full licence
- BAC below 0.05 for most drivers (zero for some groups).
- Carry your licence at all times if you are under 26.
- Phone rules: calls by voice only if the phone is fixed or inbuilt; no messaging or social media.
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
What is the Free Licence Scheme in Victoria?
A reward for responsible young drivers: if you are under 25 and finish both P1 and P2 with a good driving record, you may be eligible for a free three-year licence.