be fixed to the exterior of the car. If towing a trailer, a P plate must be on the back of the trailer. P1 drivers will have their licence automatically suspended for at least three months for ANY speeding offence. The minimum penalty is four demerit points, a fine and three month licence suspension. ALL mobile phone use is banned for P1 drivers and provisional motorcycle or scooter riders -- this applies to all use, including hands-free sets and phones set to speaker. The penalty is three demerit points and a fine. P1 drivers will only be able to carry one passenger under the age of 21 between 11pm and 5am ( there are some exemptions ). The penalty is three demerit points and a fine. Observe towing restrictions (you are only allowed to tow light trailers of up to 250 kilograms unloaded weight). Not accumulate more than three demerit points. Be restricted to driving an automatic transmission car (depending on the vehicle in which the driving test is undertaken). Not supervise a learner driver. Not upgrade the licence to a higher class. Only carry the number of passengers that can be properly seated in seats and restrained by approved seatbelts or child restraints. Only drive a vehicle with a seatbelt fitted to the driver's position and wear the seatbelt. Not drive with any passengers in or on the boot of the vehicle. There are also restrictions on the kinds of vehicles that can be driven by P platers. Click