> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Learner Driver Restrictions QLD: Your Complete Guide - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/learner-driver-restrictions-qld-your-complete-guide/ - Published: 2025-02-16T17:35:25.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-16T17:35:25.000Z - Description: Getting your Ls in QLD? Learn the learner driver rules, including mobile phone laws, supervising driver requirements, and penalties. Stay safe! - Author: Dylan Anderson - Tags: Car Questions, QLD, Queensland Earning your l[earner licence in Queensland](https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/getting/rules?ref=carexplore.com.au) (QLD) is the first step towards driving independence, but it's essential to understand the specific rules and restrictions that apply. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know as a learner driver in QLD, ensuring you stay safe, legal, and on track to getting your provisional licence. 💡 You'd be surprised how much you could save on a new car. [Find out more!](https://www.carexplore.com.au/buy/) ## **Key Requirements for Learner Drivers in QLD:** To drive legally with a learner licence in Queensland, you must: - **Supervising Driver:** Only drive with a supervisor who meets the following criteria: - Holds a valid open (unrestricted) licence for the same class of vehicle you are driving. - Has held that open licence for at least one year. - **L Plates:** Clearly display L plates on the vehicle. - **Licence Possession:** Carry your physical learner licence card (or a valid digital licence or receipt) with you at all times while driving. - **No Alcohol:** Maintain a 0.00 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – zero tolerance for alcohol. - **No Drugs:** Not be affected by drugs – either illegal or prescription medications that impair driving ability. - **Licence Conditions:** Obey any conditions listed on your learner licence (e.g., wearing corrective lenses, indicated by code "S"). - **Road Rules:** Follow all Queensland road rules. 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In Australia, this common habit could cost you up to $349 in fines and demerit points![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-845.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Drive-in-QLD--NSW--SA-Fine-8.png)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/drive-in-qld-nsw-vic-or-sa-dont-make-this-costly-mistake/) ## **L Plates: Size, Display, and Penalties:** Properly displaying L plates is critical: - **Size and Colour:** The minimum size is 14.6cm x 14.6cm, with a black uppercase letter "L" on a yellow background. - **Visibility:** The "L" must be clearly visible from 20 meters away at both the front and rear of the vehicle (rear only for motorcycles). - **Penalties:** - Incorrectly displayed L plates can result in fines for both the learner driver and the supervising driver. - The learner driver will also receive 2 demerit points on their traffic history. - If a learner driver accumulates 4 or more demerit points within a 12-month period, their licence will be suspended for 3 months. It's also an offense for a fully licensed driver to operate a vehicle without removing L-plates. The exemption being a driving instructor ![Learner Driver Restrictions QLD: Your Complete Guide](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2025/02/L-Plate-QLD-2.webp) ## **Mobile Phone Restrictions (Strict!):** QLD has very strict mobile phone rules for learner drivers under 25 years old. The restrictions are far more stringent than those for fully licensed drivers: - **Complete Ban:** You must not use a mobile phone in any way while driving or while the vehicle is stopped but not parked. This means: - No holding the phone in your hand. - No having the phone rest on any part of your body. - No using hands-free kits, Bluetooth accessories, or wireless headsets. - No using the phone's loudspeaker function. - You cannot even touch, look at, or operate the phone with your voice, even if it's in your pocket or a pouch. 💡 Thousands of unbeatable car deals are waiting for you at ****CarExplore**. Let our experts do the hard work so you can drive away with the best price. Start exploring today. [Find out more!](https://www.carexplore.com.au/buy/) ## Permitted Mobile Phone Use You can use your phone when safely stopped to: \*pay for items. \*enter areas. \*access your license. \*pay for goods and services. This applies to both the learner driver and their passengers – passengers under 25 cannot use a mobile phone on loudspeaker. - **Penalties:** - If you're caught using a mobile phone illegally, you'll receive a fine and 4 demerit points. - Double demerit points apply for second or subsequent mobile phone offenses within 12 months. - As a learner, getting 4 or more demerit points within 12 months results in a 3-month licence suspension. - Supervisors and passengers fined if the passenger under 25 uses. ## **Supervising Driver Responsibilities:** The supervising driver plays a crucial role: - Must hold a valid open licence for the class of vehicle, held for at least one year. - Must sit in the front passenger seat at all times. - Cannot be under the influence of alcohol (0.00 BAC) or drugs. - Should provide clear and constructive guidance to the learner driver. \*Cannot use loud speaker [Tesla Vandal Caught on Camera at QLD Shopping CentreTesla’s Sentry Mode captures deliberate vandalism at QLD shopping centre, raising concerns about vehicle security in public spaces.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-846.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Tesla-Keyed-QLD-Springfield--2-8.png)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tesla-vandal-caught-on-camera-at-qld-shopping-centre/) ## **Logbook Requirements (If Applicable):** - Learner drivers under 25 must complete 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours of night driving, and record these hours in a logbook (either a physical logbook or a digital logbook through the QLD Transport app). ## **Consequences of Breaking the Rules:** Failure to comply with learner licence rules can lead to: - Fines - Demerit points - Licence suspension ## **Displaying L Plates - Step by Step** - Plates must be a minimum of 14.6 cm x 14.6cm - L on the plate must be black on a yellow background - Plates must be clearly visible from 20m from both the front and rear of the vehicle. 💡 Let us help you grab a good deal on a new car. 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