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Old 13-03-2007, 09:35 PM   #31
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OMG thats so gay....
ohh well guys....looks like ill be having alot of fines and no demirit points...
bloody goverment...
cnt blame the poilce..their just doing waht thier told...
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Old 13-03-2007, 10:13 PM   #32
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someone might have said it. but the main thing im thinking is it better not affect people currently on their p's that would be stupid as people would allready have gone out and got their cars etc it would be stupid to force thousands of people to sell their cars.
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Old 13-03-2007, 10:20 PM   #33
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someone might have said it. but the main thing im thinking is it better not affect people currently on their p's that would be stupid as people would allready have gone out and got their cars etc it would be stupid to force thousands of people to sell their cars.
The government may be stupid, but they're not that stupid : :
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Old 13-03-2007, 10:32 PM   #34
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so i can start laughing at those without their P's now?
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Old 13-03-2007, 10:46 PM   #35
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so i can start laughing at those without their P's now?
That's the whole point of the laws, isn't it?

I was lucky - I was on my P2's in NSW when our vehicle restrictions came in.
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Old 19-03-2007, 10:37 PM   #36
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Question,

I have been on my P plates for over a year, and thinking of buying a XF with a Turbo modification.

Would i be able to drive this under the new laws, since I already have my licence? A bit lost on this one.
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Old 19-03-2007, 10:38 PM   #37
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Question,

I have been on my P plates for over a year, and thinking of buying a XF with a Turbo modification.

Would i be able to drive this under the new laws, since I already have my licence? A bit lost on this one.
Yes, you would. It's only for people who get their licenses after the laws are passed.
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Old 19-03-2007, 11:02 PM   #38
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You should have just asked any New South Welschman.
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Old 19-03-2007, 11:32 PM   #39
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(NSW)I got my red P plates as auto.

when i get my greens (next month), i assume i am than allowed to drive manual?
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Old 19-03-2007, 11:52 PM   #40
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I found them !! no link for source though



It doesn't pacifically say current probationary drivers for power restriction though..


Also.....May as well throw the rest in here whilst I'm at it...


Also....



Also....
hang on a tick!
do all these laws come in on july the 1st!?
i thought they were introducing them slowly!?
also, what the heel do i do if i'v already bought a car!? they cant tell me to sell it!
i dunno how the cops are going to inforce these rules anyway, it means that for 3 years they will be wasting their time with P-platers who CAN drive those cars. stupid government!
all we need is a decent driving corse to wake people up, my first crash sure as hell woke me up! if i hadve had a driving corse i wouldnt have had that crash either.
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Old 20-03-2007, 02:32 PM   #41
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(NSW)I got my red P plates as auto.

when i get my greens (next month), i assume i am than allowed to drive manual?
You are indeed.
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Old 20-03-2007, 04:48 PM   #42
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I have gathered that their is no passenger limit unless you get caught doin illegal stuff then the magistrate decides whetha to put it in place or not. n also this may not be 100% true but i read on a random forum that you can have exhaust systems ect but no engine mods. they are more so cracking down on superchargers and turbo's. superchargers and turbos are classed under a high performance mod, engine mods like cams and mild and exhausts and h/f air intakes are low. it is almost impossible for the avg cop to check for things like internal engine mods.
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Old 21-03-2007, 12:58 PM   #43
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(NSW)I got my red P plates as auto.

when i get my greens (next month), i assume i am than allowed to drive manual?
But what did you pass your test in?

If it was in an Auto then your stuck with it!
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Old 21-03-2007, 01:16 PM   #44
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No, once you get your P2s (green Ps) you can drive manual, even if you originally got your P1s on auto.
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Old 21-03-2007, 01:51 PM   #45
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No, once you get your P2s (green Ps) you can drive manual, even if you originally got your P1s on auto.
I stand corrected. It seems they've changed the law (for the better?...not)

Obviously new drivers these days have enough trouble keeping the car on the road without the added stress of trying to change gears.....sigh...
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Old 21-03-2007, 02:01 PM   #46
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Not all of us are like that ya know, been driving manual since I was 12, why should I be placed in the same basket as those who can't?
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Old 21-03-2007, 02:05 PM   #47
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i learnt in an Auto AUS1. got my licence in Auto and now on my greens and i drive a manual. i can drive perfectly Fine thank you. i learnt to drive manual while i was on my reds. its just that when you do your reds on a manual they mark you quite harshly. its easier these days to just get auto licence then when your on your greens you can drive manual, and MOST people know how to.
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Old 21-03-2007, 02:57 PM   #48
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I stand corrected. It seems they've changed the law (for the better?...not)

Obviously new drivers these days have enough trouble keeping the car on the road without the added stress of trying to change gears.....sigh...
Getting a manual licence shouldn't be an option it should be the the only one, as Miller said i have been driving manuals since i was about 12-13...
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