Licence Conditions
A driver licence can be issued subject to one or more conditions. Examples of conditions are:
- only drive automatic cars
- visual aids required
- drive within a specific area or at a specific time.
A condition(s) is shown on the back of the licence by a condition code. If the condition code is an "X", the holder is given a notice which they must have with them when driving. The notice sets out the condition(s).
The following table shows the condition codes and what they mean.
| A | Automatic Vehicle Only |
| A(1) | Automatic Cycle Only |
| A(2) | Automatic Heavy Vehicles Only |
| B | Restricted To Heavy Vehicles With Synchromesh |
| E | Learner Approved Motorcycle Only |
| I | Drive Vehicle With Breath Alcohol Interlock Device |
| S | Visual Aids Required |
| V | Mechanical / Special Aids Required |
| Z | No Alcohol In Body |
| X12 | Ride Motorcycle/ Drive Motor Vehicle Daylight Hours |
| X17 | Restricted To Certain Locations |
| X24 | Seat Belt Exemption |
| X26 | Restricted To Certain Vehicles |
| X28 | Restricted To Certain Days / Hours |
| X9999 | Miscellaneous |
When driving anywhere in Australia, the conditions must be obeyed. If they are not obeyed the holder is committing an offence and their driver licence may be suspended or cancelled.