Licensing publications by topic
Publications (by topic) related to driver and vehicle licensing and safety in Western Australia.
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Drivers - getting a licence, driver safety and law
| Title | Type | Size | Date |
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| Additional record of supervised driving pages | 185 Kb | 09-Nov-17 | |
| Alcohol Interlock Scheme (Fact sheet) | 220 Kb | 06-Nov-18 | |
| Alcohol Interlock Scheme: Participant guide | 478 Kb | 23-Jan-17 | |
| Changes to mandatory driving tests for motorcycle riders aged 85 years and older | 136 Kb | 05-Feb-18 | |
| Changes to the application process for a WA driver's licence | 144 Kb | 07-Jan-19 | |
| Demerit points FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) | 497 Kb | 08-Mar-19 | |
| Drive Safe handbook | 13 Mb | 02-Sep-19 | |
| Driver training program list (Appendix A) | 34 Kb | 19-Jan-17 | |
| Expansion of motor injury insurance cover: Catastrophic Injuries Support Scheme (FAQ) | 111 Kb | 29-Aug-16 | |
| Extraordinary driver licence form and plastic card (Frequently Asked Questions) | 271 Kb | 05-Sep-17 | |
| Getting your motorcycle licence (Fact sheet) | 948 Kb | 12-Mar-19 | |
| How to pass your driving assessment (Booklet) | 8 Mb | 05-Sep-19 | |
| How to pass your driving assessment: A senior's guide to the Practical Driving Assessment | 387 Kb | 05-Feb-18 | |
| Information on Practical Driving Assessment for the authorisation to drive: Heavy Combination (HC class) vehicle (Fact sheet DL68) | 340 Kb | 22-Nov-16 | |
| L plates: yellow (printable) | 93 Kb | 05-Nov-15 | |
| Learn&Log User Guide | 595 Kb | 22-May-19 | |
| Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) (Frequently Asked Questions) | 332 Kb | 05-Nov-18 | |
| Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS): R-E approved motorcycles list | 197 Kb | 08-Mar-19 | |
| Overseas drivers: How to get your driver's licence in Western Australia | 387 Kb | 08-Jun-18 | |
| P plates: green (printable) | 109 Kb | 05-Aug-19 | |
| P plates: red (printable) | 115 Kb | 13-Feb-17 | |
| Photo Card (Fact sheet) | 210 Kb | 05-Sep-17 | |
| Photo Card: Frequently Asked Questions | 498 Kb | 12-Aug-19 | |
| Practical Driving Assessment: Online booking service user guide | 1 Mb | 06-Oct-17 | |
| Practical Driving Assessment: Vehicle suitability guide - C class vehicles (Fact sheet) | 675 Kb | 05-Nov-15 | |
| Practical Driving Assessment: Vehicle Suitability Guide: Other Classes (Fact sheet) | 370 Kb | 22-Jun-18 | |
| Proof of identity for other Driver and Vehicle Services transactions (Not an initial driver's licence or WA Photo Card) | 392 Kb | 01-Apr-19 | |
| Proof of identity requirements (Fact sheet) | 514 Kb | 27-Mar-19 | |
| Questions and answers for MR, HR and HC licences (Fact sheet E89) | 172 Kb | 22-Nov-16 | |
| Remote Services: Proof of Identity - application requirements | 343 Kb | 27-Nov-17 | |
| Ride Safe handbook | 9 Mb | 16-Sep-19 | |
| Sample driving sheet: Appendix F | 35 Kb | 19-Jan-17 | |
| Sample participant feedback form: Appendix G | 41 Kb | 19-Jan-17 | |
| Sample provider's application form: Appendix C | 44 Kb | 19-Jan-17 | |
| Sample provider's training form: Appendix D | 59 Kb | 19-Jan-17 | |
| Security of licence cards (Fact sheet) | 584 Kb | 10-Mar-17 | |
| Six steps to getting your licence (Fact sheet) | 462 Kb | 18-Jan-19 | |
| Six steps to getting your licence for remote communities (Fact sheet) | 570 Kb | 28-May-19 | |
| Western Australian learner's permit card (Fact sheet) | 223 Kb | 22-Mar-18 |
Driving instructor's resources
| Title | Type | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver competency standard | 96 Kb | 07-Feb-17 | |
| Heavy vehicle competency standard | 680 Kb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| How to become a licensed driving instructor in Western Australia (Fact sheet) | 218 Kb | 01-Dec-17 | |
| Learn&Log User Guide | 595 Kb | 22-May-19 | |
| Light vehicle competency standard | 132 Kb | 06-Jun-17 | |
| Motorcycle competency standard | 732 Kb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Multi Combination competency standard | 477 Kb | 03-Feb-17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Title | Type | Size | Date |
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| Auxiliary plates (Frequently Asked Questions) | 101 Kb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Change my gender (Frequently Asked Questions) | 89 Kb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Expansion of motor injury insurance cover: Catastrophic Injuries Support Scheme (FAQ) | 111 Kb | 29-Aug-16 | |
| Fitness to drive declaration (Frequently Asked Questions) | 48 Kb | 21-Apr-16 | |
| Flashing warning lights and emergency vehicle status (Frequently Asked Questions) | 105 Kb | 12-Feb-18 | |
| Hail-damaged vehicles purchased at auction (Frequently Asked Questions) | 54 Kb | 12-Feb-18 | |
| Immediate disqualification (Frequently Asked Questions) | 317 Kb | 06-Jun-17 | |
| Introduction of the Motorcycle Graduated Licensing System (Fact Sheet) | 158 Kb | 02-Nov-18 | |
| Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) (Frequently Asked Questions) | 332 Kb | 05-Nov-18 | |
| Licence Alert questions and answers (Fact Sheet) | 232 Kb | 22-Oct-18 | |
| Mandatory reporting of medical conditions (Frequently Asked Questions) | 969 Kb | 13-Jul-17 | |
| Online three month renewal option (Frequently Asked Questions) | 69 Kb | 23-Nov-15 | |
| Payments, fees and concessions (Frequently Asked Questions) | 239 Kb | 16-Oct-18 | |
| Photo Card: Frequently Asked Questions | 498 Kb | 12-Aug-19 | |
| Plates (Frequently Asked Questions) | 668 Kb | 28-Aug-19 | |
| Proof of identity (Frequently Asked Questions) | 139 Kb | 15-Jan-19 | |
| Vehicle licensing and safety (Frequently Asked Questions) | 136 Kb | 12-Feb-18 | |
| Vintage, veteran, post vintage, invitation class concession (Frequently Asked Questions) | 264 Kb | 27-Aug-19 | |
| Your personal details and photograph (Frequently Asked Questions) | 73 Kb | 05-Nov-15 |
Vehicles: brochures, guides and reports
| Title | Type | Size | Date |
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| A-frame towing (Brochure) | 1 Mb | 25-Jan-17 | |
| Air bags (Fact sheet) | 50 Kb | 25-Aug-17 | |
| Application for the authorisation to drive: Towed Agricultural Implements - HC-X or MC-X (Fact Sheet) | 76 Kb | 19-Dec-17 | |
| Approval for certain emergency vehicles to fit red, blue and white flashing warning lights | 215 Kb | 19-Jun-17 | |
| Approval for local government ranger vehicles to fit and display yellow flashing lights | 302 Kb | 06-Sep-17 | |
| Approval for SES and FES vehicles to be operated as emergency vehicles and fit and display red, blue and white flashing lights | 988 Kb | 27-Jul-17 | |
| Approval to display yellow flashing warning lights: Vehicles spraying pesticides | 76 Kb | 18-Dec-15 | |
| Are you regularly checking your vehicle? | 211 Kb | 12-Feb-18 | |
| BizPlates: Message and image guidelines | 36 Kb | 17-Dec-14 | |
| BizPlates: Terms and conditions | 38 Kb | 17-Dec-14 | |
| Changes to mandatory driving tests for motorcycle riders aged 85 years and older | 136 Kb | 05-Feb-18 | |
| Competing claims of ownership of a vehicle (Fact sheet) | 517 Kb | 17-Jun-19 | |
| Driving authorisation required: Towed Agricultural Implements (Fact Sheet) | 59 Kb | 06-Aug-15 | |
| Encouraging the purchase of safer vehicles: Main report | 380 Kb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Encouraging the purchase of safer vehicles: Part A | 1 Mb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Encouraging the purchase of safer vehicles: Part B | 403 Kb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Encouraging the purchase of safer vehicles: Part C | 468 Kb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Euro series plates: Terms and conditions | 26 Kb | 06-Jan-15 | |
| Expansion of motor injury insurance cover: Catastrophic Injuries Support Scheme (FAQ) | 111 Kb | 29-Aug-16 | |
| Farm haulage concession: Information sheet | 220 Kb | 19-Aug-19 | |
| Fleet Licensing (Fact Sheet) | 126 Kb | 12-Feb-19 | |
| Fleet Management Online: User guide | 179 Kb | 12-Jan-19 | |
| Good Gear Guide (for motorcycle and scooter riders) | 3 Mb | 19-Jul-18 | |
| Guide to the use of Towed Agricultural Implements in Western Australia (Booklet) | 2 Mb | 23-May-16 | |
| Guidelines for licensing repairable written-off vehicles (Fact sheet) | 574 Kb | 12-Feb-18 | |
| Issue and use of (trade) plates | 299 Kb | 12-Feb-18 | |
| Licensed quad bikes: Helmet requirements (Fact sheet) | 169 Kb | 17-Dec-14 | |
| Licensing quad bikes: Farm use only (Fact sheet) | 69 Kb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Ministerial Declaration of Exemption: Tracked agricultural machines | 465 Kb | 05-Sep-19 | |
| Modification application light (production) vehicles (Guidelines) | 135 Kb | 16-Feb-18 | |
| Operational stability and performance of air suspension on various vehicle configurations | 1 Mb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Optional plates: General terms and conditions | 46 Kb | 08-Dec-17 | |
| Personalised plates: Terms and conditions | 19 Kb | 06-Jan-15 | |
| Remote Services: Your car rego and number plates | 316 Kb | 02-Jan-18 | |
| Stability and on-road performance: MC vehicles with air suspension - Overarching report | 1 Mb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Stability and on-road performance: MC vehicles with air suspension - Stage 1 | 1 Mb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Stability and on-road performance: MC vehicles with air suspension - Stage 2 | 6 Mb | 03-Feb-17 | |
| Statement of business ethics (for DVS contractors and suppliers) | 95 Kb | 23-Feb-17 | |
| Transferring a WA Vehicle Licence (Fact Sheet) | 447 Kb | 21-Jan-19 | |
| Vehicles for people with disabilities (Booklet) | 612 Kb | 23-May-16 |
Vehicles: Circulars to Industry (Safety and Standards)
Circulars to industry provide advice on vehicle safety and standards in Western Australia. Although primarily aimed at the vehicle industry, the circulars also provide useful information to the general public.
| Title | Type | Size | Date |
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| CI-101B: Transportation of fork lifts on the rear of heavy vehicles (Circular to Industry) | 141 Kb | 14-Mar-19 | |
| CI-109C: Guidelines for seat belt repairers (Circular to Industry) | 43 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-111D: 14.63m Long semi-trailers (Circular to Industry) | 72 Kb | 01-Feb-17 | |
| CI-112D Light Vehicle Frontal Protection Systems Construction Guidelines (Circular to Industry) | 5 Mb | 08-Aug-19 | |
| CI-115B: Wheelchair carriers fitted to tow bars (Circular to Industry) | 72 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-117B: Tilt tray vehicles (Circular to Industry) | 505 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-118C: Imported vehicles pre 1989 guidelines for engineers (Circular to Industry) | 62 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-119C: Safety chains for new trailers under 4,500 kg ATM (Circular to Industry) | 82 Kb | 19-Jan-17 | |
| CI-120D: Business rules for bulk licensing cab chassis vehicles (Circular to Industry) | 595 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-123B: Installation of second hand Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) (Circular to Industry) | 100 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-124A: Front position lamps (Circular to Industry) | 55 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-125B: Change of a monocoque body shell (Circular to Industry) | 58 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-126A: Change chassis - cab / motorcycle frame (Circular to Industry) | 78 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-127B: Higher mass limits for heavy vehicles with single steer axles (Circular to Industry) | 333 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| CI-129A: Restricted access vehicle (agricultural machine) exemption notice (Circular to Industry) | 135 Kb | 25-Jan-17 |
Vehicles: Codes of Practice (Safety and Standards)
| Title | Type | Size | Date |
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| CP-104B: Authorised noise assessor's handbook (Code of Practice) | 450 Kb | 25-Jan-17 |
Vehicles: Information Bulletins (Safety and Standards)
Information bulletins provide advice to the general public on vehicle safety and standards in Western Australia.
| Title | Type | Size | Date |
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| IB-102R: Engineering and recognised signatories (Information Bulletin) | 102 Kb | 08-Mar-19 | |
| IB-104C: Modifying heavy vehicles (Information Bulletin) | 89 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| IB-106D: Special provisions for light left hand drive vehicles (Information Bulletin) | 107 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| IB-107B: Safe towing (Information Bulletin) | 328 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| IB-108C: Under-body lighting and other decorative illumination (Information Bulletin) | 69 Kb | 13-Jul-16 | |
| IB-110F: Seat belt repairers - Accepted organisations (Information Bulletin) | 50 Kb | 25-Oct-17 | |
| IB-113B: Seat belt replacement (Information Bulletin) | 236 Kb | 17-Aug-17 | |
| IB-114N: Pre 1989 imported vehicles guidelines for importers (Information Bulletin) | 71 Kb | 25-Oct-17 | |
| IB-115A: Motorised wheelchairs information for users (Information Bulletin) | 101 Kb | 12-Jul-16 | |
| IB-117D: Tradesmen's roof racks (Information Bulletin) | 61 Kb | 12-Jul-16 | |
| IB-118H: Child restraint fitting stations - Type 2 (Information Bulletin) | 104 Kb | 06-May-19 | |
| IB-119D: Window tinting (Information Bulletin) | 248 Kb | 12-Jul-16 | |
| IB-120B: Vehicle operations introduction of revised minor inspection policy (Information Bulletin) | 103 Kb | 12-Jul-16 | |
| IB-121E: Vehicle noise assessors (Information Bulletin) | 95 Kb | 26-Sep-18 | |
| IB-122G: Licensing of vehicles not designed for on-road use (Information Bulletin) | 77 Kb | 03-Aug-17 | |
| IB-124G: Emission testing for light vehicles update (Information Bulletin) | 70 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| IB-126B: Air bag suspension (Information Bulletin) | 206 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| IB-127B: Marking of VIN numbers on caravans and light trailers (Information Bulletin) | 96 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| IB-129B: Small trailers (Information Bulletin) | 94 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| IB-12B: Motorcycle trailers - Construction and use (Information Bulletin) | 204 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| IB-130B: Retrofitting seat belts (restraints) to buses (Information Bulletin) | 59 Kb | 11-Jul-16 | |
| IB-132C: Fitment and use of additional and optional vehicle lights (lamps) (Information Bulletin) | 334 Kb | 31-Aug-17 | |
| IB-133A: Changes to light vehicle modification applications (Information Bulletin) | 48 Kb | 01-Oct-18 |
Vehicle Standards Bulletins (VSB): Commonwealth
The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vehicle Standards Bulletins series provide information on the design, manufacture, sale, modification, maintenance, import and repair of road vehicles.
- VSB 1 - Building small trailers.
- VSB 2 - Maximum road speed limiting for heavy trucks and buses.
- VSB 3 - Vehicle safety recalls.
- VSB 4 - Steering conversions for left hand drive vehicles.
- VSB 5A - Commercial manufacture and installation of additional seats.
- VSB 5B - Construction and installation of additional seats by individuals.
- VSB 6 - Heavy vehicle modifications.
- VSB 7A - Design parameters necessary for compliance with ADR 59/00 Part A.
- VSB 7B - Design parameters necessary for compliance with ADR 59/00 Part B.
- VSB 10 - Importing vehicles to Australia.
- VSB 11 - Certification of road-friendly suspensions.
- VSB 12 - Rear marking plates.
- VSB 14 - National code of practice for light vehicle construction and modification (NCOP).
You can download the Vehicle Standards Bulletins from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development website.
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