Major changes flagged for South Australian learner drivers, including test prices

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Major changes flagged for South Australian learner drivers, including test prices
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The South Australian government has introduced a bill into parliament to reform driver training laws, including making tests cheaper for learner drivers. Private tests will also be outlawed for car licenses and will now have to be conducted by government examiners. Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis said the proposed reforms were to address “corruption and sexually predatory behaviour in the sector and improve the skills of motorists”.

Mandatory cameras and GPS will have to be installed in all training vehicles and instructors will be required to disclose information in writing about their fees. Koutsantonis said the reforms are in response to the state’s Independent Commission Against Corruption flagging industry laws were “less than adequate” in a May 2022 report.

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