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# New WA Law Restricts Red P-Platers to One Passenger from January 1st
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/new-rules-for-red-p-platers-in-wa/
- Published: 2024-12-27T12:41:06.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-27T12:42:23.000Z
- Description: WA introduces strict new rules for Red P-plate drivers starting January 1, 2025. Key changes include a one-passenger limit and continued midnight to 5am curfew. Exemptions apply for experienced drivers, family members, and work requirements. Penalties include $200 fine and 2 demerit points.
- Author: Dylan Gow
- Tags: Car News, Western Australia, Licence

## **Western Australia Introduces New Road Safety Measures for Young Drivers**

The Cook Labor Government has announced significant changes to road safety regulations for young drivers in Western Australia, set to take effect from December 1, 2024, whilst giving a 30-day adjustment period, these **new laws will come into affect and will be enforced from January 1, 2025**.

These measures aim to address the [high rate of fatalities](https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/New-road-safety-measures-for-probationary-drivers-to-save-lives-20241027?ref=carexplore.com.au) and serious injuries among young drivers aged 17-19, who have the highest Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) rate at 107 per 100,000 population.

![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2024/12/red_p_plate.gif)

## Key Changes for Red P-Plate Drivers

1. **Passenger Restrictions**: Red P-plate drivers will be limited to carrying only **one passenger** in their vehicles at all times.
2. **Existing Curfew**: The [current curfew](https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/driving-on-your-p-plates.asp?ref=carexplore.com.au) prohibiting Red P-plate driving between midnight and 5am will remain in effect.
3. **Exemptions**: Exceptions to the passenger restriction include:
  - At least one passenger being an experienced driver (4+ years with C-class licence)
  - Passengers who are immediate family members
  - Work-related requirements (employer letter required)

**Penalties**: Breaching these restrictions will result in a [$200 fine and two demerit points](https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/big-changes-p-plater-regulations?ref=carexplore.com.au).

## Enhanced Safe Driver Reward Program

The government is expanding the Safe Driver Reward Program to encourage safer driving habits:

- **Currently:** Demerit-free P-plate drivers receive a [free full licence](https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/news-item51742.asp?ref=carexplore.com.au) for one year after their two-year probationary period.
- **New Incentive:** Drivers remaining demerit-free for an additional year (three years total) will receive either:
  - A [$100 discount](https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/news-item51742.asp?ref=carexplore.com.au) on a 5-year licence renewal.
  - A free one-year licence renewal.

## Additional Safety Initiatives

**Safe Driving Course Pilot**: 

- A program for up to [750 people under 25](https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/projects/driving-access-and-equity.asp?ref=carexplore.com.au) as part of the Driver Access and Equity Program.
- [**P.A.R.T.Y.**](https://ntri.org.au/trauma-systems/p-a-r-t-y-program/?ref=carexplore.com.au) **Program Expansion**: The Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth program will be extended to regional students.
- **Comprehensive Review**: The government will review existing learner and provisional driver licensing schemes, as well as motorcycle and heavy vehicle licence requirements.

These measures reflect the government's commitment to reducing road fatalities and serious injuries among young drivers in Western Australia.

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