P Plate Laws
Posted by: cmayfield91
22nd Feb 2010 01:46pm
To me everything to do with the P plate laws is a joke and should be stopped.
lpullman
- 14th Jul 2010 01:10pm
Agreed: the problem is that insurance costs are based purely on your demographic data. Whether you are a "good" driver or a "hoon" has nothing to do with it. Having said that, insuring a Ford Falcon wagon I got a range of quotes from $2,500 to $480 for full comp. Strangley enough the lowest premium got me the best policy and service.
The fact is that young people do more miles, with more people in the car and are more inclined to take risks. Always has been, always will be. All the legislation in the world cannot change this. It's part of being young.
The older driver on the other hand generally drives a less sporty car, fewer miles and is less inclined to take risks. What you also have is a history.
None of which addresses the registration question: why is 90% of the cost of registering my car insurance? With none of the trade-offs discussed above.
Oh, and regarding the 80 year old I've got two names for you: Jack Brabham and Jackie Stewart. Both still going fast on the far side of 80 ;-)
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