Page 1301 - Week 07 - Wednesday, 23 August 1989

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Driving Licences

Mrs Grassby: During question time on 29 June Mrs Nolan asked me a question about the introduction of a graduated driver licensing scheme in the ACT. My answer to the member's question is as follows:

There is a national trend towards graduated driver licensing arrangements and it is a matter which the Government will follow in line with its road safety strategy.

Funds have been allocated in the 1989-90 budget to comprehensively enhance the Motor Vehicle Registry computer facility. This will enable a graduated driver licensing scheme to be introduced. Whilst it is expected that development work will commence shortly, implementation of the graduated licence system is not likely to occur before the 1990-91 financial year.

The scheme, which is endorsed by the Australian Transport Advisory Council, provides for an increased period of learning in a controlled environment for novice drivers and a decreasing level of restrictions as driving experience increases.

Elements of the scheme which are likely to be included in the ACT approach include: 12-month learners permit, introduction of two-year provisional licence, severe restrictions on blood alcohol content during learner and provisional licence periods and restrictions on towing of vehicles. The minimum age to obtain a full five-year licence will be 19 years.

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