P Plate Laws

Posted by: cmayfield91

22nd Feb 2010 01:46pm

As a P2 plate holder I find that the laws put upon young drivers is ridiculous. First the cost of license fees is astronomical as well as insurance. I own a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer - which I paid for myself and have had it for about a year. I have a 3 year no accident or fine report and GIO wanted to charge me $6000. I shopped around to find that NRMA gave it too me for $1500 which is still quite high compared to my dad which only pays $600 for an even more expensive car. Furthermore the RTA has charged me nearly $500 in license fees and tests in the last 3 years which is a joke and also put 4 dermerit points for a 10km/h speeding fine which I see full license drivers breaking the speed limit everyday.
To me everything to do with the P plate laws is a joke and should be stopped.

lpullman

23rd Feb 2010 01:20pm

Yeah, well I did got my license in the days where you sat a written test then went for and practical exam some time later. Experience depended on the examiner: I got marked down for a heel and toe change and a mate, who did his in the country, didn't even get in the car - the copper examining him asked his uncle if he could drive and that was that!

I think it's all a bit silly. Especially the insurance. I'm paying a little over $500 for full comp on a BMW 528i through the RAA. I suggest you join you local automobile association and get your insurance through them. Screw the insurance companies: buggers wanted $2,000 to insure a Falcon wagon, RAA charged me $600 for a better policy.

Registration is a joke: nearly $800 for Bimmer for 12 months. That's a 15% hike since last year and all on the compulsory third party insurance. I'm not looking forward to renewing a 10 year license in a couple of years...

Don't get me started on the backdoor taxation that is speeding fines.

P-Plate laws are a joke. Please don't take offence, but here in SA you basically buy a license. Pay the fee and get signed off for the requisite time behind the wheel and the license is yours. Driver training it isn't.

Dunno what the situation in other states is, but here we do have a proper driver training system, but only for motorcycles. Costs about $500 to get you Ps now, I think . I did mine when it was new and they charged me $80.

Between all the above and petrol excise - wasn't that supposed to disappear when the GST came in? - the state governments make a nice packet out of motorists.

Help Caféstudy members by responding to their questions, or ask your own in Café Chat, and you will get the chance of earning extra rewards. Caféstudy will match these and donate equally to our two chosen Australian charities.

Food Bank Australia not only plays a lead role in fighting hunger, but also a vitally important role in tackling Australia’s $20 billion food waste problem and helping the environment.

Australian Marine Conservation Society are an independent charity, staffed by a committed group of scientists, educators and passionate advocates who have defended Australia’s oceans for over 50 years.

ReachOut is the most accessed online mental health service for young people and their parents in Australia. Their trusted self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools save lives by helping young people be well and stay well. The information they offer parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too.