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In Victoria your learner permit, P1 licence and P2 licence are free to issue under the Victorian Motorist Package. Your first online Learner Permit Test attempt is also free. What you still pay for are in-person tests, retakes and the drive test: $75.30 for a car drive test including the appointment fee, as of November 2026. This page lists every VicRoads Ls and Ps fee, what triggers a second payment and how to qualify for a free licence after your Ps.
VicRoads Ls and Ps fees (as of November 2026)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Learner permit issue | Free |
| P1 probationary licence issue | Free |
| P2 probationary licence issue | Free |
| Learner Permit Test online, first attempt | Free |
| Learner Permit Test online, each further attempt | $28.70 |
| Learner Permit Test in person | $28.70 test + $22.10 appointment = $50.80 |
| Hazard Perception Test online, first attempt | Free |
| Hazard Perception Test online, each further attempt | $22.10 |
| Hazard Perception Test in person | $21.90 test fee plus $22.10 appointment fee ($44.00) |
| Car drive test | $53.20 test + $22.10 appointment = $75.30 |
| Changing a test booking | $22.10 appointment fee again |
| Licence variation (for example removing the automatic condition) | Fee applies; check the VicRoads fees page |
Fees change from time to time. Confirm on the VicRoads “Ls and Ps fees” page before you pay.
What is free under the Motorist Package
The Victorian Motorist Package and Safe Driver Discount began in mid-August 2022. For new drivers it waives:
- the learner permit issue fee
- the P1 and P2 licence issue fees
- the first online Learner Permit Test attempt (free from 15 August 2022)
- the online Hazard Perception Test fee for the first attempt.
In-person tests and drive tests are not covered.
Total cost of getting your Ps in Victoria: worked example
| Path | Fees |
|---|---|
| Pass LPT online first time, pass HPT online first time, pass drive test first time | $75.30 |
| Same, but fail the drive test once | $75.30 + $75.30 = $150.60 |
| Sit LPT in person, then pass HPT and drive test first time | $50.80 + $75.30 = $126.10 |
These are VicRoads fees only. Driving lessons, fuel and car costs are extra.
When you pay twice: cancellations, changes and no-shows
- Changing a booking: you pay the $22.10 appointment fee again, whenever you change it. With at least 24 hours’ notice you do not pay the test fee again.
- Cancelling: with 24 hours’ notice the test fee is refunded. The appointment fee is non-refundable.
- Late notice: without 24 hours’ notice, fees are not refunded unless you have a medical certificate or other evidence.
- Logbook problems: if you cannot prove 120 hours (20 at night) or your Learner Log Book is incomplete or incorrect, you cannot sit the drive test. You lose your fees and must wait at least six weeks.
- Arriving late: you may have to rebook and pay again.
Read which cars you can use for the drive test before booking. Turning up in a car that does not qualify is an easy way to lose a fee.
Free three-year licence after your Ps
Under the Free Licence Scheme, you can get a free three-year full driver licence if:
- you are under 25
- you have completed your probationary period, holding a Victorian probationary licence for 4 years
- you had no traffic-related offences during that time (for example demerit point, drink or drug driving, or speed offences).
Check the eligibility rules on the Transport Victoria Free Licence Scheme page before your P2 expires.
Safe Driver Discount on later renewals
Once you hold a full licence, you can get 25% off renewal if you have held a Victorian licence for at least 39 months and 1 day. You also need no demerit points or serious road offences in the three years ending three months before your licence expires.
How to pay
Book and pay online or by phone with Mastercard or Visa, or in person at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. Fees are paid at the time of booking.
Common questions
Is a learner permit free in Victoria?
Yes. The permit issue fee is waived, and your first online Learner Permit Test attempt is free.
How much is the VicRoads drive test in 2026?
$53.20 plus a $22.10 appointment fee, $75.30 in total, as of November 2026.
Do I pay for my P plates licence card?
No. P1 and P2 licence issue is free.
How much does it cost to resit the Learner Permit Test?
Each further online attempt is listed at $28.70 on the fees page. In person costs $28.70 plus the $22.10 appointment fee.
Is the hazard perception test free?
The first online attempt is free. Each further online attempt is $22.10. In person, the test and appointment fees come to $44.00.
Does the free licence apply if I got my Ps at 21 or older?
The scheme is for drivers under 25 who held a probationary licence for 4 years. Most drivers who start at 21 or older do 3 years on P2, so check eligibility with Transport Victoria.
Related guides
- Learning to drive in Victoria
- VicRoads Learner Permit Test
- Victoria Hazard Perception Test
- The VicRoads drive test
Sources
- VicRoads, “Ls and Ps fees” (vicroads.vic.gov.au)
- VicRoads, “How to get your Ps” (vicroads.vic.gov.au)
- Transport Victoria, “Victorian motorist package and safe driver discount” (transport.vic.gov.au)
- Transport Victoria, “Free probationary driver’s licence for eligible drivers” (transport.vic.gov.au)
- Department of Transport and Planning, “Road to Solo Driving” handbook, Steps 2, 6 and 10 (edge.sitecorecloud.io)