❓ Hon Julie Freeman questions the Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport regarding the effectiveness of 'Tom's Law' P-plate restrictions and potential further restrictions due to the increased road death toll. The Minister confirms 57 infringements issued and a review of the graduated licensing system is underway.
AnsweredQoN 667Legislative Council
Asked
10 September 2025
Member
Portfolio
Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport
QuestionView source ↗
Driver restrictions—P-plate—"Tom's Law"
667. Hon Julie Freeman to
the minister representing the Minister
Assisting the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the
introduction of the "Tom's Law" P-plate driver restrictions at the
end of 2024 following advocacy from the community, media and the opposition.
(1) Since the introduction of these laws, how many
penalties have been issued to P-plate drivers for breaching passenger limit
provisions?
(2) In light of the elevated road death toll in
Western Australia this year, is the state government considering introducing
any further P-plate restrictions, such as limits on the use of high-powered
vehicles?
667. Hon Julie Freeman to
the minister representing the Minister
Assisting the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the
introduction of the "Tom's Law" P-plate driver restrictions at the
end of 2024 following advocacy from the community, media and the opposition.
(1) Since the introduction of these laws, how many
penalties have been issued to P-plate drivers for breaching passenger limit
provisions?
(2) In light of the elevated road death toll in
Western Australia this year, is the state government considering introducing
any further P-plate restrictions, such as limits on the use of high-powered
vehicles?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following response has
been provided by the Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport.
(1) Since commencement on 1 December 2024, 57
infringements have been issued, with only one request for the infringement to
be dealt with by a court.
(2) The Department of Transport and Major
Infrastructure is conducting a review of the graduated licensing system to
identify enhanced components or additional requirements that could mitigate the
risks to drivers and riders in their early solo driving.
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following response has
been provided by the Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport.
(1) Since commencement on 1 December 2024, 57
infringements have been issued, with only one request for the infringement to
be dealt with by a court.
(2) The Department of Transport and Major
Infrastructure is conducting a review of the graduated licensing system to
identify enhanced components or additional requirements that could mitigate the
risks to drivers and riders in their early solo driving.
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