Western Australia - Apply for Provisional License for Moped

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Procedure

1. Learning how to drive: After obtaining a learner's permit you can begin learning and practicing the skills you will need to pass the practical test. Applicants are not required to complete a minimum number of supervised riding hours for a licence to ride mopeds, but it is strongly recommended that you get as much supervised riding in as many different road, weather and traffic conditions as you can. Notes:
   1. An approved supervisor must accompany you at all times either as a pillion passenger, in a sidecar or on another motorcycle.
   2. You must practice using a moped that meets the standards for the relevant class of vehicle you are applying to ride.
   3. You can only ride a vehicle that is designed so as not to be capable of a speed exceeding 50 km/h; and either - has an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc; or is not powered by a piston engine.
   4. Always wear a helmet.
2. Book a practical test: If you think you are ready, visit the practical driving assessment page for information on booking your PDA and what you need on the day. Practical Driving Assessment bookings may be made:
   1. Online
   2. In person at a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or Agent
   3. By telephone on 13 11 56.
   4. Note:You are encouraged to make your booking as early as possible as this will increase your chance of getting a preferred assessment date and time.
3. Assessment: When you take the test make sure that you wear the appropriate attire that consists of enclosed footwear, approved helmet, long trousers and long-sleeved shirt or fully-sleeved jacket. Gloves and eye protection are also highly recommended. The PDA will determine your general riding ability. This may include testing your ability to:
   1. Balance the vehicle at low speeds by riding around a figure O without putting a foot on the ground.
   2. Correctly park and start on a hill.
   3. Perform a quick stop under full control without locking either wheel.
4. Once you pass the assessment you will be granted a provisional licence and will be able to ride unsupervised.

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Required Documents

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Office Locations & Contacts

Driver and Vehicle Services centre or regional agent

Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to undertake the Practical Driving Assessment.

Fees

Driver licence fees and payments

Validity

You will have a provisional licence for two years or until 19 years of age whichever is the longer period.

Notes:

• Your provisional license only permits you to ride a vehicle that is designed so as not to be capable of a speed exceeding 50 km/h; and either - has an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc; or is not powered by a piston engine.
• You must wear an approved helmet (AS 1698).
• If you apply for a licence to drive another vehicle you will need to complete all of the necessary steps to obtain a licence.

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Need for the Document

A moped is a motorcycle that is designed so as not to be capable of a speed exceeding 50 km/h and either has an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc; or is not powered by a piston engine. Here is a procedure on how you can apply for a provisional license for moped.

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Displaying your P plates?

You will have a provisional licence until you have ceased to be a novice driver and have reached 19 years of age during which time you have to display red and then green P plates.

During your provisional licence period, you must display P plates in a visible position at the front and back of your vehicle or motorcycle at all times.

• First six months: You must display white on red P plates and will be subject to night-time driving restrictions. P-Plates: printable red
• Remaining period: You must display white on green P plates. P-Plates: printable green

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External Links

• Department of Transport:

http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/licence-to-ride-a-moped-r-n-class.asp

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