Special licence conditions apply for learner and provisional drivers and riders. Click here for details.
GEARED.com.au
If you're a young driver, visit GEARED.com.au to find out everything you need to know about getting and keeping your licence.
Licence and registration warning
An organisation named UPMART currently claims that it can provide perpetual motor vehicle registration and 100-year driver licences.
Under NSW Legislation the RTA is the only vehicle registration and driver licensing authority in NSW.
Car
With statistics showing that young drivers, aged 17-25 years, are more likely to be involved in crashes resulting in death or injury than other drivers, the NSW licensing system has been designed to produce safe and efficient drivers and riders.
A graduated licensing scheme for car drivers was introduced to give novice drivers the chance to safely build experience on the road and improve driving skills as they move from a learner to a full licence. The minimum time to move from a learner licence, at the minimum age of 16, to a full licence is four years. Go to the learner page for an overview of the licensing system.
Motorcycle
Compulsory motorcycle rider training is in place across NSW. In areas with a training centre, people who want a motorcycle licence must satisfactorily complete prelearner training before a learner licence will be issued. Go to the motorcyle page for details of the licensing system for riders.
Heavy vehicle
There are different classes of licence depending on the kind of heavy vehicle you wish to operate. For information on the different classes of licence, and to find details about heavy vehicle testing and competency based assessment, go to the heavy vehicle page.
