Motorist package and safe driver discount
Learn more about how the Victorian Government is helping to reduce financial barriers with incentives for new drivers and reward all Victorians for safe driving habits when renewing their licence.
Victorian drivers can now benefit from a new motorist package to reduce licensing costs, reward safe behaviour behind the wheel and boost the state's COVID-19 economic recovery by connecting more people with work, education and essential goods and services. This package intends to alleviate the rising cost of living pressures for families by putting money back in the pockets of Victorians.
The following fees have been waived for all new Victorian drivers:
- Car and motorcycle permit issue fee
- Probationary car licence fee
- The Learner Permit Test Online course fee
- The Hazard Perception Test Online fee
These savings were made available to Victorian learners and probationary drivers from mid-August 2022. In-person learner permit and licence testing and appointment fees will remain.
Refer to the table below for a summary of changes.
A summary of fees waived under the Motorist Package
Learner permit fees
| Fee type | Fee | Free under the package? |
|---|---|---|
| Learner Permit Test Online (car only) | $26.40 | Yes |
| Learner Permit issue (car only) | $27 | Yes |
| Learner Permit first issue (car and motorcycle) | $27 | Yes |
| Learner permit licence verification appointment (car only, overseas licence holders only)* | $20.40 | No |
| In-person Learner Permit Test (car and motorcycle) | $46.40 | No |
| Motorcycle learner test (individual training providers) | Cost determined by provider | No |
*Overseas licence holders only who have completed the Learner Permit Test Online will require a licence verification appointment prior to having a learner permit issued or sitting any further tests
Probationary licence fees
| Fee type (car and motorcycle) | Fee | Free under the package? |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard Perception Test Online | $20.20 | Yes |
| Probationary licence first issue | $88.90 - $118.50 | Yes |
| In-person Hazard Perception Test | $40.60 | No |
| Drive Test | $69.40 | No |
The Safe Driver Discount
The Victorian Government is committed to improving road safety for all Victorians. The Safe Driver Discount aims to reward good driving behaviour to those who demonstrate safe driving behaviours behind the wheel.
Full licence holders (car, motorcycle, and heavy vehicle) that are eligible will receive a 25 per cent discount on their renewal.
How do I know if I'm eligible for the Safe Driver Discount?
- You must have held a Victorian licence for at least 39 months and 1 day, and
- You have not incurred any demerit points or committed any serious road offences for the 3 year period that ends 3 months before your licence expires.
The discount was introduced for driver licence renewals expiring from 13 November 2022 onwards.
Free Licence Scheme
Probationary car drivers who are under 25 years of age and have completed their probationary period can receive a free 3-year full driver licence. To be eligible you must have completed a 4-year Victorian probationary licence period without incurring any traffic related offences.
See Free Licence Scheme to learn more.