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Display "L" Plate

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Written by
Shaun Pascoe
Criminal Defence Lawyer

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Driving - Other Traffic Offences - VIC
The Law - Display "L" Plate

What the Law states - Display "L" Plate


ROAD SAFETY (DRIVERS) REGULATIONS 1999

Learners must display appropriate plates

214. Learners must display appropriate plates

(1) A learner driver must not drive a motor vehicle on a highway (other than a
tractor) unless an "L" plate is conspicuously displayed-

(a)  in the case of a motor cycle or motor trike, facing out from the rearof the motor cycle or motor trike; or

(b)  in any other case, facing out from the front and rear of the motorvehicle.

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



2 penalty units

What the Prosecution must prove - Display "L" Plate - Vic


1. The learner driver drove a motor vehicle on a highway without an "L" plate conspicuously displayed.

Possible Defences - Display "L" Plate


1. Factual dispute.

2. Identification dispute

Which court will hear the charge of Display "L" Plate


 Magistrates' Court.
Article published on 01/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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