DKTQuick facts
- P1 drivers must not carry more than one passenger aged between 16 and less than 22.
- The limit applies at all times, not only at night.
- It applies to P1 only, not P2.
Automatic exemptions
- Immediate family members.
- When you are with a fully licensed supervising driver (as learner drivers are).
- When you are driving an emergency vehicle.
Passengers can be a distraction, and the handbook advises that whatever your licence, you should avoid carrying more than one passenger during your first year of solo driving. Plan your trip home before you go out so you do not break the rule.
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 passengers can a P1 driver have in Victoria?
No more than one passenger aged 16 to under 22, unless an exemption applies such as immediate family.
Does the passenger limit apply to P2 drivers?
No. The peer passenger limit applies to P1 licence holders only.