S. 22(1) amended by Nos 5/2016 s. 36(Sch. 1 item 7(a), 49/2019 s. 116(Sch. 1 item 42(a)).
(1) The Secretary may, on the application of a person over the prescribed age, grant a learner permit if the Secretary is satisfied that the applicant is qualified to hold a learner permit.
(2) In subsection (1), "prescribed age" means—
S. 22(2)(a) amended by No. 92/2001 s. 11.
(a) in the case of a learner permit
to drive a motor cycle, 18 years; and
S. 22(2)(b) amended by No. 5/1990
s. 6.
(b) in any other case, 16 years.
S. 22(3) amended by Nos 5/2016 s. 36(Sch. 1 item 7(b)), 49/2019 s. 116(Sch. 1 item 42(b)).
(3) The Secretary may, before granting a learner permit, require the applicant—
S. 22(3)(a) amended by No. 5/2016 s. 37(Sch. 2 item 4).
(a) to pass any appropriate tests or assessments and undergo any appropriate training; and
(b) to comply with any prescribed procedures and requirements.
(4) A learner permit authorises the holder to drive on a highway any category of motor vehicle indicated in the permit for the term and subject to the conditions specified in the permit.
(5) A learner permit may be applied for, granted, renewed, extended or refused only in accordance with the regulations.
S. 22(6) inserted by No. 81/2006 s. 18.
(6) A person who holds a learner permit must have the permit in his or her possession at all times while driving or in charge of a motor vehicle.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
S. 23 amended by No. 44/1989 s. 41(Sch. 2 item 34.4), repealed by No. 57/1998 s. 4(2)(b), new s. 23 inserted by No. 5/2016 s. 23, amended by No. 49/2019 s. 116(Sch. 1 item 43).