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Old 26-10-2010, 09:07 AM   #1
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Its probably been asked before but if I have a v8 car on my P2 license down here in Tasmanian (which is OK) how long do I have before I have to put up green P's and stop driving the V8? The car would have tassie rego if thats an excuse.
Edit: Might be moving to Victoria but want to buy a V8 down here before I leave (if I do)

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Old 26-10-2010, 09:19 AM   #2
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Hmm I dont know how that works if you buy before you move, might be right for an exception...perhaps call VicRoads.

I remember when I was on my P's I got done big time by TAS police, basically if it happened in VIC I would have lost my license (I was running late for the boat), but, when it came to the paper work I got a fine, but didn't lose any points because of some jurisdictional thing. The officer went to town with me, I had my P plates up but the one on the back window fell down (front still up)..so I got done for not showing plates aswell....

Then I wrote a letter to the boss of TAS police saying that as I was on a VIC (2nd year) license I shouldn't need to display plates as per TAS laws..so I got out of that aswell..

Because we live in a country with different states, and apparently everyone should abide by different laws it makes it confusing. Vicroads will be able to tell you.
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Old 26-10-2010, 09:21 AM   #3
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hey man, my mate has an ACT licence and he drives a vz ss on his p's, when hes in nsw cops cant do jack s@$#, they have tried getting him before so i guess it would be the same rules with you, also- he got done speeding last weekend here and he should of lost his licence but because his licence is an ACT licence the demerit points cant be deducted when he gets caught it nsw, vic etc
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Old 26-10-2010, 02:05 PM   #4
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Licensing system in Australia is a joke. It is possible to hold more than one license at the same time by having one from different states. Also, what's the go with an Auto P-plate license migrating to a Full License with no 'Automatic' restriction on it?
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Old 26-10-2010, 02:24 PM   #5
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Licensing system in Australia is a joke. It is possible to hold more than one license at the same time by having one from different states. Also, what's the go with an Auto P-plate license migrating to a Full License with no 'Automatic' restriction on it?
Didn't you know? As soon as you have a full license you know how to drive everything, especially those twin turbo V8s.

And as soon as you turn 25 you're suddenly no longer dangerous enough to need to pay 3x more for your insurance.

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Old 26-10-2010, 03:43 PM   #6
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Also, what's the go with an Auto P-plate license migrating to a Full License with no 'Automatic' restriction on it?
As far as I know, that's not the case...there was a big thread on it a while ago?

Could be wrong!
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Old 26-10-2010, 04:45 PM   #7
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As far as I know, that's not the case...there was a big thread on it a while ago?

Could be wrong!
In NSW, if you get your P plates in an auto, you can drive a manual once you get on your green P's.
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Old 26-10-2010, 05:15 PM   #8
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from my understanding of the rules (my brother on green p's in vic) if you change your license to a Vic one you cant drive a v8 or turbo pertol car unless its a work car owned by the company you work for and your employer has notified vicroads doesn't matter where the cars from it's the license.

But if you keep you Tas license it will be fine if it's allowed in tas, but you are meant to change over you license if you have been living interstate for more than 3 months, but i dont believe there is a rule forcing you 2.
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Old 26-10-2010, 05:49 PM   #9
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The laws are a condition associated with your licence. eg - L Platers in NSW have to go 80kph, L Platers in ACT can go 100kph even if driving in NSW...

Same goes with what car you own - If you are a P plater in NSW, you cannot drive a V8 or turbo/supercharged car... on an ACT P plate licence, you can drive it...
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I think a trip to tasmania is in order for me to get my new license! ;D
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Old 26-10-2010, 05:56 PM   #11
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I think a trip to tasmania is in order for me to get my new license! ;D
Yep except you will need a premanent residential address down there and then when you come back if you do not change back to QLD license within 3 months you are unlicensed.

When you change back to QLD you will be restricted again.

Of course you could rent a house in Tassie, buy a Tassie registered car and commute back and forward every 2.9 months but you might find that your money bucket springs a big hole.
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Old 26-10-2010, 07:06 PM   #12
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Yep except you will need a premanent residential address down there and then when you come back if you do not change back to QLD license within 3 months you are unlicensed.

When you change back to QLD you will be restricted again.

Of course you could rent a house in Tassie, buy a Tassie registered car and commute back and forward every 2.9 months but you might find that your money bucket springs a big hole.
if your renting a house in tassie and have a car with rego in tassie
why would you need to commute? no one can prove you haven't visted the house in tassie
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Old 26-10-2010, 08:26 PM   #13
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if your renting a house in tassie and have a car with rego in tassie
why would you need to commute? no one can prove you haven't visted the house in tassie
Because the local coppers take note of interstate plates and if they seem to hang around investigate them.

You will be charged and then YOU will have to prove that you commuted.
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Old 26-10-2010, 08:53 PM   #14
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Because the local coppers take note of interstate plates and if they seem to hang around investigate them.

You will be charged and then YOU will have to prove that you commuted.
How do you prove that you have commuted? A signed witness statement?
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Because the local coppers take note of interstate plates and if they seem to hang around investigate them.

You will be charged and then YOU will have to prove that you commuted.
I think you probably know better than me, but I know of some interstate drivers who keep their car registered interstate, despite having a house, business, etc. here. They have done this for the good part of 15 years. Never one hassle from the police (they are late middle age folk and don't attract any attention with their driving, obviously). Perhaps they have registered their vehicles as work cars at their interstate office, hence sidestepping the whole thing?
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Old 26-10-2010, 08:30 PM   #16
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Also, if you're under 22 and try transfer your license to a Victorian one, you'll be on P plates regardless if you have a full license in another state.
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Old 27-10-2010, 08:09 AM   #17
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So, yay or nay?
Reading this Id have 3 months to change over my license and go under Vic's laws. I will call VicRoads later today.
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Old 27-10-2010, 09:35 AM   #18
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Yeah she said that you're alllowed 3 months to change over the license, and change over to Vic laws. Good news.
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Old 27-10-2010, 11:57 AM   #19
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Yeah she said that you're alllowed 3 months to change over the license, and change over to Vic laws. Good news.
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Old 27-10-2010, 08:20 PM   #20
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I assume they get a lot of angry impatient people on the other end of the phone though. Really good manners and proffesionalism over the phone goes a long way to getting what you need. Not a dig at you, just a tip.
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