P plates behind tinted windows

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Originally Posted by BA_Turbs

The law is P-Plates must be "clearly visible from a distance of 20 metres".

That's that. If its behind tint and it can't be seen form 20 metres, then it can't be seen. It's also worth noting that the act states (in Victoria) that a "P-Plate" is a 15cm x15cm red disk with a white P. Therefore, if you are driving with a NSW white plate and red P or one of the P-Plates that is cut out to just be a P, then you can be done for it.


Food for thought.

(PS, in anticipation - don't quote me and argue with this, it isn't my OPINION, its law)

Where is the reference for visible from 20 metres in the law?

Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999

217. Probationary drivers must have "P" plates
(1) A probationary driver must not drive a motor
vehicle (other than a tractor) on a highway unless
a "P" plate is conspicuously displayed—
(a) in the case of a motor cycle or motor trike,
facing out from the rear of the motor cycle or
motor trike; or
(b) in any other case, facing out from the front
and rear of the motor vehicle.

It must be "conspicuously" displayed so that would be subject to interpretation. Did you find that 20 metre reference in some case law? If so can you let us know the case title?