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.

paradox

17th Nov 2011 08:02pm

Hi Ipullman, did you know that even if you are not at fault, i.e. get smacked in the back you still get 25% of fault awarded to you? Now in my case my fine old car wasn't worth much, but the brilliant P plater was driving Alfa Romeo and my 25% of the bill for just being on the road was more than my car was worth. Talk about
rip-offs when you buy insurance. I am very careful with the fine prints and ask for written answers to my questions before I commit myself.
Regarding front-end looses, you should try having one with a caravan in tow.

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