In South Australia, restrictions on heavy-duty vehicles are imposed on P-plattlers under the age of 25 who obtained their P1 driving licence on or after 4 September 2010 or who were disqualified on or after 4 September 2010 and who are driving with a P1 licence. In addition, Victoria allows P-platlers to drive certain Ford Ecoboost, Holden turbo and Nissan turbo vehicles (without exemption) provided they have a power-to-weight ratio identifier on the date of build plate (vehicles manufactured before January 1, 2010) indicating that they have less than 130 kW per tonne of power per weight. The above states also offer exemptions for P badges that drive prohibited vehicles according to work requirements or if they have no choice but to drive such a car. In most cases, an application must be made to the appropriate state road authority to apply for a permit in such circumstances. Victorian P-platers may also operate vehicles under the club licence registration system (i.e. under the system for vehicles 25 years of age or older), unless the vehicle has different engine power changes than those made by the vehicle manufacturer. NSW`s 130 kW per tonne rule applies to almost all vehicles and therefore opens up the possibility for P-plattlers to drive forced induction vehicles or vehicles with eight or more cylinders – provided they meet the power/weight limit. Prior to August 2014, almost all of these cars were banned from P license plates. The list is not exhaustive; For example, if you are a P-pllater or a relative or friend of a P-plater who owns a classic Holden, the 1978 VB Holden Commodore 4.2 V8 is approved for a P-plater. However, if you want to drive vehicles very similar from 1979 to the VH Commodore series, they are not on the list. Exceptions that can be powered by a P-platler are: Suzuki Cappuccino 2D Cabriolet Turbo 3 657-698cc (1992-1997); Daihatsu Copen L880 2D Cabriolet Turbo 4,659cc (2003 or later); Smart Fortwo Coupe 2D Turbo 3,698cc (2000 or later); Smart Fortwo Cabriolet Turbo 3 2D 698cc (2000 or later); Smart Roadster Turbo 3 2D 698cc (2000 or higher); Toyota LandCruiser. In all of the above states, P-platlers are only allowed to drive vehicles modified by the manufacturer. Restrictions on heavy-duty vehicles do not apply in South Australia to P badges who are 25 years of age or older or who have obtained their P1 or P2 licence before 4 September 2010.

Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have restrictions on P-plate vehicles, while P-tacklers in the ACT, Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania are not restricted by performance restrictions. P license plate license holders in these states and territories can drive anything an unrestricted driver can do in the classroom with less than 4.5 tons of GVM driver`s license. The list of registered vehicles can be found here and more details on vehicle restrictions for P-marking in Queensland can be found here. Recent changes to restrictions on P-licence plate vehicles in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia allow these drivers to drive a vehicle with a power-to-weight ratio of less than 130 kW per tonne. There are exceptions in South Australia, such as Victoria, where turbocharged or turbocharged vehicles that have low horsepower and were designed for efficiency rather than power are allowed to drive for P-platlers. More information is available here. There is another large group of cars that meet the 130 kW/ton rule, but cannot be driven by a P-platler. RMS`s list of restrictions for beginners and high-performance vehicles includes more than 600 vehicles that authorities deem too risky for young drivers. The landscape of P-plattlers has changed, with some states limiting cars that can be driven according to a power calculation. Although the aim is to combat the over-representation of young drivers in road accidents, the rules themselves are far from simple.

For Queensland, this means that a P-platler cannot drive: all vehicles with eight or more cylinders; gasoline vehicles with supercharger or turbocharger (forced diesel vehicles are allowed); all vehicles with a power greater than 210 kW; and all gyroscopes with a displacement greater than 1146cc. For vehicles from 1 January 2010, South Australian P-plate drivers will be able to drive almost anything at less than 130kW per tonne of power. In Victoria, the same rules apply, except that there is no blanket exemption for diesel vehicles and Victoria also lists certain naturally aspirated six-cylinder high-performance vehicles on the list of prohibited vehicles. Some supercharged or turbocharged vehicles can be powered by a P-board. Here you can find the database for prohibited vehicles in Victoria and more general information about P licence plate vehicle restrictions can be found here. The following non-turbo, small displacement or non-V8 vehicles can be imported under the VSE import system and may be legally allowed to be driven on P plates. Note that some models have non-turbo and turbo variants with the same body shape, and note that different states have different regulations and approved lists of authorized vehicles.