licencing
The links below include basic information from licencing
Authorities around Australia. We try to keep this information
up-to-date, but we recommend that you phone or visit the websites
of the organisations listed below which are at the left of the table
below. Other requirements (such as proof of identity and eyesight
tests) also apply. Contact the relevant authority for full details.
If you want to go racing, you'll need a Motorcycling Australia race
licence. Click
here for information on the type of licence you'll need.
*Scooter licence information- Where different from
Motorcycle licence
LAMS
motorcycles: Motorcycles with less than 650cc capacity and a
power to weight ratio not exceeding 150 kilowatts per tonne Click
here for NSW list of LAMS bikes.
If you have any further questions on getting a licence in
Australia.... click here
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rider training
Motorcycling Australia strongly recommends that all riders; new,
current and those returing to motorcycling after a break undergo rider
training on a regular and on-going basis.
Regular training not only helps you become a safer rider, but also
alerts you to any bad habits you might have started to develop.
Motorcycling Australia members get discounts on rider
training. Click
here for more information.
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Scooter* |
Must have motorcycle licence as below
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ACT
T: 13 22 81
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Learners
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Min Age: 16 years 9 months
Undertake and pass a pre-learner licence motorcycle training course
with the ACT Government approved training and assessment provider
LAMS limits apply
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Provisional |
Min Age: 17 years
Hold a motorcycle learner licence for at least 3 months.
Undertake and pass a provisional licence motorcycle training course
with the ACT Government approved training and assessment provider
LAMS limits apply (1st 12 months)
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Hold provisional licence for 3 years or Hold
Full Car licence for 1 year |
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NSW
T: 13 22 13
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Scooter*
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Min Age: 16 years 9 months
Automatic under 160cc: Undertake and pass the pre-learner course and
the MOST
Over 160cc: Undertake and pass a pre-learner licence motorcycle
training course.
Pass the rider knowledge test
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Learners
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Min Age: 16 years 9 months
Undertake and pass a pre-learner licence motorcycle training
course.
Pass the rider knowledge test
Vaild 12 months only.
LAMS limits apply
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Provisional
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Hold the learner licence for a min. 3 months before you can attend
the pre-provisional course. (There's a mature age exemption)
Undertake six hour pre-provisional course, then pass Motorcycle
Operator Skill Test (MOST).
LAMS limits apply
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Full
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Hold Provisional Rider Licence for 12 months.
See Exemption
for mature aged riders.
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Northern Territory
T: 1300 654 628
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Scooter*
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Holders of provisional/full Car licence may
legally ride ≤ 50cc ≤ 50km/h scooters.
All other scooters, must have motorcycle licence as
below
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Learners
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Min Age: 16 years
Pass an entry-level theory test based on the Northern
Territory Road User Handbook or pass an approved training program (not
required for holders of Car licence).
A balance & stability test must be undertaken if you
reside in Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek or Alice Springs; OR
Undertake a Motorcyclist Education Training And Licensing (METAL) Basic
Riding Course, where available.
250cc or less
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Probationary
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Hold a motorcycle learner licence for at least 6
months.
Pass practical test including an observed ride of
approximately 20 minutes duration.
250cc or less (1st 12 months)
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Full
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Queensland
T: 13 23 80
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Scooter*
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Holders of provisional/full Car licence may
legally ride ≤ 50cc ≤ 50km/h scooters.
All other scooters, must have motorcycle licence as
below
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Learners
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Min Age: 18 years
Undertake and pass a provisional licence motorcycle training course
with Q-RIDE training and assessment provider
250cc or less
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Probationary
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Full
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South Australia
T:1300 360 067
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Scooter*
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Holders of provisional/full Car licence may
legally ride ≤ 50cc ≤ 50km/h scooters.
All other scooters, must have motorcycle licence as
below
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Learners
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Probationary
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Full
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Tasmania
T:1300 135 513
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Scooter*
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Learners
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Probationary
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Full
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Victoria
T:13 11 71
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Scooter*
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Learners
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LAMS list for motorcycles up to 660cc not
exceeding a power-to-weight ratio of 150 kW/tonne |
Probationary
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Full
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Western Australia
T:13 11 56
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Scooter*
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Holders of provisional/full Car licence may
legally ride ≤ 50cc ≤ 50km/h scooters.
All other scooters, must have motorcycle licence as
below
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Learners
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Probationary
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Full
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LICENCING NEWS
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Scooter licenses now easier to obtain in NSW
September 9, 2008
The NSW RTA has increased the cc capacity for automatic exemption
from the Scooter License course.
Effective immediately the NSW RTA has increased the capacity from
125cc to 160cc for exemption from the pre-provisional course for
automatic motorcycles and scooters. Riders of scooters less than
160cc will still need to attend and pass the pre-learner course (7 hours
held over 2 days) and the Motorcycle Operator Skills Test or MOST (1
hour). However they will not be required to attend the 6 hour
pre-provisional course immediately prior to the MOST.
“With the increasing popularity of automatic “twist and
go” scooters, and in particular 125/150cc capacity scooters in
NSW, this is a positive change exempting riders of small scooters from
the pre-provisional course which is heavily biased to helping riders of
manual motorcycles master clutch control and gear changes” said
Paul Nobbs from the Australia Scooter Federation.
Details of the new rules can be found on the RTA’s
website here
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Victoria releases LAMS list
4 June, 2008
New regulations for Learner and Probationary motorcyclists come into
effect on 1 July under the Victorian Government’s new Learner
Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS).
Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Ports, Martin Pakula said the
introduction of LAMS in Victoria will contribute to a more consistent
approach to vehicle restrictions for learner and newly licensed riders.
“Under LAMS, learner and novice riders will have access to a range
of motorcycles and scooters suitable for their level of
experience,” Mr Pakula said.
The new scheme, funded by the Motorcycle Safety Levy, provides a
wider range of bikes for new riders to choose from based on bike
performance and safety
“Novice riders will only be permitted to ride motorcycles on
the approved LAMS list which includes bikes with power-to-weight ratios
not exceeding 150 kilowatts per tonne and engine capacities not
exceeding 660cc. “The scheme will also restrict learners
from using high powered, race replica 250cc bikes that are known to be
dangerous for inexperienced riders.”
“The expanded range will include bikes with better handling
characteristics and some with advanced safety features like ABS and
combined braking systems,” Mr Pakula said. “.
A list of acceptable motorcycle and scooter models that can be used
by learner and novice riders is available on the VicRoads website and
will be updated as suitable new models come onto the market.
Details of the new list can be found on the VicRoads site here
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