Restricted licence

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 16½

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. 

How to get your motorcycle (class 6) restricted licence

To get your restricted licence, you must apply at a driver licensing agent. 

You will need to:

• fill out an application form (DL1) [PDF, 229 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:

• present your competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) 6R certificate, or
• book and pass the restricted practical driving test and pay the test fee.

It's easy to book the test online

You can book the test online before you go into the agent. If you book online, you'll still need to go to a driver licensing agent before your test to make your application.

If you have completed a CBTA 6R course instead, you don't have to sit a test or pay a test fee.

Book a driver licence test

Restricted licence practical test

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

Restricted licence conditions

• You can drive on your own between 5am and 10pm.
• You must not carry any passengers on your motorcycle or moped or in any sidecar.
• You must not tow another vehicle.
• You must only ride a LAMS approved motorcycle.

Full licence is the next step

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, 90 KB]