We get plenty of questions about P plates in Australia and want to provide an area where we answer your common P Plate questions. Let’s jump right in.
What P Plate comes first?
In Australia, the red P plate comes first and is generally followed by the green P plate.
Are P Plates free?
In some states, like NSW, you get given free plastic P plates when you pass your driving test and can also get free replacement P plates from your motor registry. In most states of Australia, you need to buy your own P plates and, optionally, P plate holders or clips.
What do P plates mean in Australia?
P plates mean that you’re a newly-licenced driver, called a provisional driver, and need to display P plates on your car for a few years.
