Conditions for P1 drivers
P1 drivers are subject to the following conditions:
Display of P plates – P plates (red P on a white background) must be clearly displayed on the front and back of the vehicle, on the outside. The letter P on the plate must not be hidden. If you are towing a trailer, a P plate must be on the back of the trailer.
Mobile phones – You must not use a mobile phone while driving or while your vehicle is moving or is stopped but not parked. This includes phones in the hands-free mode or with the loudspeaker operating.
Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – You cannot have any alcohol in your system when you drive a vehicle. It is also illegal to drive under the influence of drugs.
Speed limit – You must not drive faster than 90 km/h and must observe the speed limit where it is below 90 km/h.
Automatic transmission vehicles – If you took your driving test in a automatic vehicle, you are restricted to driving an automatic or clutchless manual transmission vehicle while on your P1 licence.