Restricted motorcycle (RE) licence

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STEP 2 Apply for your learner's permit

You need to get your learner’s permit before you can learn to ride a LAMS approved motorcycle.

You must be at least 16 years old to apply for learner’s permit to ride a LAMS approved motorcycle.

A learner’s permit is valid for 3 years. If your learner's permit has expired, you will need to reapply to continue to learn to drive.

To apply for your learner’s permit, you will need to visit a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre or regional agent and:

submit a completed Driver's licence application - Form DLA1 (PDF 378 Kb)
show the required proof of identity documents
pay a fee for your application, theory test and learner log book (printed, if required):
- If you already hold a C class or higher drivers licence you are not required to maintain a log book for your R-E class permit.
- If you are required to maintain a log book and elect to use only the electronic version (Learn&Log via the ServiceWA app) there is no charge
take an eyesight test
take and pass the theory test.

Download the form

Have you ever been issued with a WA driver’s licence, WA photo card or WA learner’s permit?

Select a combination to begin:

A	Australian birth certificate (original) Australian visa supported by an overseas passport Australian citizenship or naturalisation documents (original)
B	Australian passport Overseas passport (current) Australian interstate driver’s licence or learner’s permit
C	Australian EFTPOS or credit card (current) Medicare card (current) Student photographic identification issued in WA
D	Any Category B or C document (not previously selected) that contains your residential address, e.g. Australian bank statement or letter Written correspondence from a recognised education institution Letter from current employer

Final things to check...

Does at least one of the documents show your signature?

Yes

Is your name exactly the same across all documents?

Yes

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Medical declaration

When you complete your application form, you must declare whether you have any medical conditions and/or take any medication.

You will be advised if you need a medical assessment before you are granted your learner's permit.

You must go and get the medical assessment before you can continue with your application.

Find out more about reporting a medical condition.

Learner's permit application fees

Your learner’s permit application fee includes the cost of your first practical driving test.

Fee description	Amount
Learner’s permit application fee including one Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)	$150.80
Learner Log Book (printed)	$10.70
Learn&Log (Digital version of Learner Log Book)	No fee

Computerised Theory Test (CTT) fees

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Identity requirements for driver's licence, learner's permit or WA photo card

Driver’s licence, learner’s permit, or WA photo card.

Find a location

Find your nearest Transport WA office or authorised agent to complete transactions or for licensing, vehicle and marine services.

As part of your learner's permit application, you'll need to test your knowledge by taking the CTT.

Next step: Sit the Computerised Theory Test (CTT)

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