P Plate Question

Daymoe · 04-02-2008, 09:29 PM

I hear that the SA P Platers don't have any car restrictions on V8s and the like, i was just wondering if it would be possible to obtain a SA P Plate licence and still be legal to drive in Victoria, is this even possible?

vandrsxr6 · 04-02-2008, 10:36 PM

I think you have to have an imediate family member living in SA.

Daymoe · 04-02-2008, 10:39 PM

Oh okay, damn thanks anyway.

XR6_661 · 04-02-2008, 10:57 PM

Just tough it out for 3 years...

So Glad I got my P's before the new laws came in =]

Daymoe · 04-02-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6_661

Just tough it out for 3 years...

So Glad I got my P's before the new laws came in =]

Yeah, sounds better. Mum is going to give me her car when i get my Ps (White Festiva 1999 model) and i'll have $15,000 sitting in the koffers. If i buy my first car when i'm 22 i should have enough to buy me a brand spankin new Falcon or something.

Conrad · 05-02-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6_661

Just tough it out for 3 years...

So Glad I got my P's before the new laws came in =]

why? you only have a n/a xr6

XR6_661 · 05-02-2008, 09:29 AM

What if I'm planning on supercharging it?

Trevor 57 · 05-02-2008, 10:12 AM

You don't have to have a relo over there, but you have to prove residency, in the form of rental receipts, gas/power bills in your name with a SA address.

But, just remember Victorian Road Law applies to EVERYONE who drives in Victoria.

paul_r_d · 05-02-2008, 11:55 AM

Big Kev is right, I know of people that have gone interstate just to get their p's, they came back to Victoria only to discover they end up back on their learners. You can get away with it until your pulled over by the coppers and act dumb "ohh I didnt know that". What ever state your in, you're bound by their rules and regulations.

aye you · 05-02-2008, 12:01 PM

So Trev, question for ya, in the NT we end up on our open licences 1 year after we get ou p plates, so, that been said I'm 19 with an Open, unrestricted licence, if I go to Victoria do that mean I'm considered a P Plater still?

TEaaron · 05-02-2008, 12:09 PM

If you drive responsibly in traffic and only open it up when no one else is around you'l be right.

I got my P's after the laws and I got a modified 6 that's well over 100db and a v8.

Never been pulled over in the v8. been pulled over once in the cortina. (only cause i stretched 1st out to 6,000rpm and the copper heard me) turned the car off straight away so the cop couldn't hear the cam.

I'm definatly no angel on the road i've had my P's for 6 months and havn't lost a point.

Trevor 57 · 05-02-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aye you

So Trev, question for ya, in the NT we end up on our open licences 1 year after we get ou p plates, so, that been said I'm 19 with an Open, unrestricted licence, if I go to Victoria do that mean I'm considered a P Plater still?

No it doesn't, but P platers have very few restictions in Victoria, mostly only 5 demerit points, power to weight cars and 0.00 BAC.

You wouldn't have to wear P Plates, but if you were to change to a Victorian licence then all the P Plate rules apply.

I live close to the NSW border and some kids with a parent in each State and prove residency in both, but live in Victoria get a NSW licence at 17 (whereas you have to be 18 in Vict) and they can drive OK here.

Daymoe · 05-02-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Trev

No it doesn't, but P platers have very few restictions in Victoria, mostly only 5 demerit points, power to weight cars and 0.00 BAC.

You wouldn't have to wear P Plates, but if you were to change to a Victorian licence then all the P Plate rules apply.

I live close to the NSW border and some kids with a parent in each State and prove residency in both, but live in Victoria get a NSW licence at 17 (whereas you have to be 18 in Vict) and they can drive OK here.

Very few?

You mean no V8s
No Turbos or Superchargers
No car with power to weight ratio over 125kw per tonne

Etc etc

The new laws suck bawls. IMO you can still gun the crap out of a Hyundai Excell and manage to kill yourself.

boxo · 05-02-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 90sFTW

Very few?

You mean no V8s
No Turbos or Superchargers
No car with power to weight ratio over 125kw per tonne

Etc etc

The new laws suck bawls. IMO you can still gun the crap out of a Hyundai Excell and manage to kill yourself.

Dude i did my "apprenticeship" in an EA 6cyl that maybe had 90kw's? And that was more than enough to get me into trouble quite a few times.
Im sure alot of the other guys here did the same. Without knowing how well you drive i say get a six LEARN TO DRIVE IT then look at upgrading its a great way to learn mate.

andrewts · 05-02-2008, 07:48 PM

Yeah mate I agree, your choice of vehicle is limited in this respect, but it's only for a short time, in which you can save money so when you do get your beast you can go all out on it.

BeastyEF · 05-02-2008, 07:57 PM

I have a 95 Fairmont that is stock as a rock and have gotten cought so many times doing stupid .

bangm001 · 05-02-2008, 07:57 PM

I didnt know that that was the case here in SA!
Police are a little over board here though as far as mods and P platers are concerned.
I got hassled a fair bit in the old VY SS (totally stock) when I had my Ps, and even in the phoon without them. Not doing anything stupid and have a perfect history (touch metal!). But yeah, tough it out, how about forced induction/SChargers etc.

Daymoe · 05-02-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bangm001

I didnt know that that was the case here in SA!
Police are a little over board here though as far as mods and P platers are concerned.
I got hassled a fair bit in the old VY SS (totally stock) when I had my Ps, and even in the phoon without them. Not doing anything stupid and have a perfect history (touch metal!). But yeah, tough it out, how about forced induction/SChargers etc.

No performance mods what so ever, exhaust included.

bangm001 · 05-02-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 90sFTW

No performance mods what so ever, exhaust included.

OK far out! Poor guys! Just think of the machine you will be able to afford after the cooling off period though guys!

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marcel syawish · 06-02-2008, 02:51 AM

mate my dad gave me his GT and now i drive around with my P plates up every were and i still havnt had any trouble, iw as actully on chaple st one night and had my subs going off full when two police motor bikes pulled up on the other lane directly opposit me didnt even say anytthing.

Trevor 57 · 06-02-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 90sFTW

Very few?

You mean no V8s
No Turbos or Superchargers
No car with power to weight ratio over 125kw per tonne

Etc etc

The new laws suck bawls. IMO you can still gun the crap out of a Hyundai Excell and manage to kill yourself.

Errrr dude, if you go back and read my post, I actually say "power to weight cars"

I am not going to say whether I think the rule is a good one or nor not, but the rationale behind it is sound, but I think speed limiting cars is a far better option.

As far a s driving a GT, if you don't be a lardhead, the Police will generally leave you alone.

bangm001 · 06-02-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Trev

Errrr dude, if you go back and read my post, I actually say "power to weight cars"

I am not going to say whether I think the rule is a good one or nor not, but the rationale behind it is sound, but I think speed limiting cars is a far better option.

As far a s driving a GT, if you don't be a lardhead, the Police will generally leave you alone.

I see where you are coming from,
however a car capable of 0-100 time in 3.5 seconds then limit the car to 100 will not do much!