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Prohibited vehicles
Prohibited vehicle conditions apply to provisional licence holders to keep novice drivers safe on our roads.
From 1 August 2014, a high performance vehicle is defined as a vehicle which:
- Has a power to tare mass ratio (PMR) of greater than 130 kilowatts per tonne or
- Has had a significant engine modification (PDF, 262Kb), or
- Is listed in the Roads and Maritime Services document Novice Driver- High Performance Vehicle Restrictions as a high-performance vehicle.
An exemption from the prohibited vehicle condition may be granted if:
- A prohibited vehicle needs to be driven for genuine employment purposes
- A 4-wheel-drive vehicle with power to tare mass ratio (PMR) greater than 130 kilowatts per tonne is required by a country driver who has no practical alternative
If an exemption is granted, you must carry the exemption letter issued by Roads and Maritime Services while driving the vehicle.