penalty for driving a manual

[Feathers]

I was made to learn on a manual. That way I could drive either as soon as I got my P's.

I hated it at the time, but after 5 years in an auto, I chose to get a manual XR.

If you thought you might be driving a manual, why didn't you do your test in one in the first place?

[flappist]

Originally Posted by John_xr6

how can it be "unlicensed driver" when he has a licence?

he would be breaching licence conditions because on his licence it would have conditions "A" for automatic...

I have a gun licence, can I drive a big truck with a shiny bullbar?

The licence is for single or several particular vehicle classes.
If your licence does not include that category then it is invalid and you are unlicenced.
If you have an automatic car only licence then you cannot drive a manual car or any truck, bus, motorcycle, space shuttle, ocean liner or sell beer.......

[arm79]

Originally Posted by fordAU

Incorrect, he is not licenced to drive a manual, the offence is "Unlicensed Driver".

The penalty could be a fine or a custodial sentence, dependant on a number of factors.
In addition if he is insured his insurance company will scrap him in the advent of a collision, the ramifications could be very serious indeed, not worth it imo.

No sorry, you are incorrect. A quick phone call to Altona North police station confirmed I am right. The charge on the fine is "Failure to Obey Licence Conditions" and the fine is now $113.

And you can get this fine 100 times over, there is no further charge above a standard on the spot fine.

Originally Posted by flappist

I have a gun licence, can I drive a big truck with a shiny bullbar?

The licence is for single or several particular vehicle classes.
If your licence does not include that category then it is invalid and you are unlicenced.
If you have an automatic car only licence then you cannot drive a manual car or any truck, bus, motorcycle, space shuttle, ocean liner or sell beer.......

See... Now, that is just being silly.

[fordAU]

Originally Posted by arm79

No sorry, you are incorrect. A quick phone call to Altona North police station confirmed I am right. The charge on the fine is "Failure to Obey Licence Conditions" and the fine is now $113.

And you can get this fine 100 times over, there is no further charge above a standard on the spot fine.



See... Now, that is just being silly.

I stand corrected on this one, the offence is driving outside the conditions of the licence, even though in this case you are technically unlicenced to drive a manual.

As far as penalty goes that would vary dependant on which state but no way I would take the chance, have a prang and you would have major dramas, no way your insurance would cover you.

Cheers guys.

[Lightning Strike GT]

Originally Posted by kyro_02

yeah but people driving expensive cars wouldn't get pulled up much at all, you'd probably be unlucky to get pulled up in a 2000 and onwards car(if you were driving normal and not wrecklessly).

Even driving to $400 83 XE pos I have not been pulled up maybe QLD is a bit easier than VIC or the cops up here don't have an attitude problem or a point to prove

[bEAn86]

i love SA, any trans any car on your P's at 16.5 yrs and full licence when you are 19 years old! well thats wot i did anyway! it might of changed

[kyro_02]

Originally Posted by arm79

Fine is "Failure to obey licence conditions" ie Driving an manual on an auto licence.

Penalty is $110 and no points. Not a biggie, but surely more expensive that resitting the test.

yeah i knew the fine would be cheap, wasn't quite sure on the points, thought it might of been atleast 1 point.. but hey.. thats even better no points :P

[cedric]

a rev head with auto only. WHAT THE ? you have to be the only male in australia who hasn't got a manual licence. as if it changes when you get your P's.

[kyro_02]

LOL i'm not the only male with an AUTO License... i went auto cause i needed my license asap and less chance of 'mishaps' during the test.. but hey its not like i can't go for my manual license !