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This page tells you the process to get your motorcycle restricted licence, and what you need to know about holding a restricted licence.
You must be at least 16½ years old to get your restricted licence.
You must also have held your learner licence for at least 6 months.
To get your restricted licence, you must apply at a driver licensing agent.
You will need to:
fill out an application form (DL1) [PDF, 228 KB]
present evidence of your identity
prove your eyesight meets the required standard
let the agent take your photo and a signature
pay the restricted licence application fee.
You can then either:
You can book the test online or over the phone before you go into the agent. If you do it this way, you will need to go to a driver licensing agent before your test to lodge your application.
If you have completed a CBTA 6R course instead, you don't have to sit a test or pay a test fee.
The restricted licence practical test is a 60 minute test with a testing officer, who will assess whether your riding is good enough to progress to the next level of driver licence.
More information about the restricted licence practical test
Once you have held your restricted licence for long enough, you can apply for your full licence.
Find out how to get your full licence and what you need to know
Download Factsheet 28: Learning to ride – getting your motorcycle licence [PDF, 94 KB]
