Tommy's 101 Driving School

12/02/2026

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23/12/2025

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Dad’s advice was free. Ignoring it? $423 plus 5 points!
Just before 8:30 am on Monday, 24 November 2025, officers attached to Leichhardt Highway Patrol stopped a 2013 white Hyundai on Canterbury Road, Canterbury, after observing a traffic offence.

When police noticed the learner plate, they also observed a mobile device fixed to the centre dash displaying the CarPlay feature on the screen. The driver asked police if she was stopped because the device was connected to her phone. Police confirmed this, and the driver stated that her dad had told her yesterday she wasn’t allowed to use it. She was also not displaying her green P plates.

The 20-year-old driver from Dulwich Hill was issued an infringement for “Learner or provisional P1 or P2 licence holder use mobile phone while driving”, which carries a $423 fine and 5 demerit points.

She was issued a caution for not displaying her P plate.

Here’s the clear message based on NSW law:

Learners and Provisional Drivers: No Phones, No Exceptions
If you hold a learner, P1 or P2 licence in NSW, you cannot use any function of a mobile phone while driving or riding—even if the vehicle is stationary in traffic or at lights. This includes:

CarPlay or Android Auto
Bluetooth hands-free calls
Music streaming
Maps and navigation apps
Texting, social media, or any other phone function
The only time you can use your phone is when your vehicle is parked out of the line of traffic (e.g., in a car park or driveway).

Breaking this rule can result in heavy fines and demerit points, and for learners or P-platers, it can mean losing your licence.

For full details, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/safe-driving/mobiles-screens-and-gps

17/03/2025

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In which order should the below proceed?

Hmmm…

**Edit: Answer is now in comments**

06/03/2025

Overseas licence holders on a visa

As of March 1st 2025
If you have been here more than 6 months, you can no longer drive on your overseas licence. You need to do the driver's knowledge test and get a learners licence.
Without the learners, you are not even allowed to drive with an instructor to prepare for a driving test.

On a visa, if your intention is to stay for more than 6 months, from the initial entry date, you have to convert your licence to an Australian licence within 6 months

28/11/2024

Driving tests for Botany...week comm 6th Jan is out now!!

11/08/2024

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766 likes, 73 comments. “Bexly North car accident… final destination. ”

26/07/2024

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Eligible motorists can claim a rebate of up to $340 if they spend more than $60 a week on tolls.

26/07/2024

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11/07/2024

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34K likes, 567 comments. “She's under more pressure than Southgate 🤣 (🎥: )”

09/07/2024

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271 likes, 14 comments. “Speed limits are being lowered to 40km/h on all roads across the City of Sydney council area.”