Points on licence
#1
here and staying
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: happy in the hills of Perth......
Posts: 4,351
Points on licence
Alan was wondering (only because he's got 6 already and a possible 3 more) :scared:
If your points from a UK licence transfers to a Oz licence,
Or
can he start all over again when we get there
If your points from a UK licence transfers to a Oz licence,
Or
can he start all over again when we get there
#3
Re: Points on licence
Originally Posted by alan and sam
Alan was wondering (only because he's got 6 already and a possible 3 more) :scared:
If your points from a UK licence transfers to a Oz licence,
Or
can he start all over again when we get there
If your points from a UK licence transfers to a Oz licence,
Or
can he start all over again when we get there
proud of my clean licence
#4
here and staying
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: happy in the hills of Perth......
Posts: 4,351
Re: Points on licence
Originally Posted by sparks124
my understanding is that you get a clean sheet once more. however maybe he should think about easing his foot of the accelerator a bit
proud of my clean licence
proud of my clean licence
me too really pi**es him off
#5
Re: Points on licence
Originally Posted by alan and sam
me too really pi**es him off
#6
Re: Points on licence
Originally Posted by MisterTwo
It is even worse in Oz for speed cameras - perhaps he should invest in a sat-nav and have the speed cameras downloaded. That is what I have done. I have a clean licence in the UK (despite being banned twice previously - learned my lesson now) I managed to gain 6 points in two days whilst on my Visa Validation trip last year. Bear in mind that speed cameras are hidden in Australia as they are used as a revenue earner and not as a deterrent to speed.
#7
Re: Points on licence
Originally Posted by sparks124
six points in two days :scared:, your not a German by the name of Micheal are you???
Annoying really as it was on the same road but different cameras, once on the Sunday and once on the Monday. As soon as I apply for a Driving Licence in Victoria I reckon they will be on it. They even sent the notice to the UK!!
I was doing 95 in an 80!
#8
here and staying
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: happy in the hills of Perth......
Posts: 4,351
Re: Points on licence
Originally Posted by MisterTwo
No, fraid not - I'm an Argi by the name of Fangio!!
Annoying really as it was on the same road but different cameras, once on the Sunday and once on the Monday. As soon as I apply for a Driving Licence in Victoria I reckon they will be on it. They even sent the notice to the UK!!
I was doing 95 in an 80!
Annoying really as it was on the same road but different cameras, once on the Sunday and once on the Monday. As soon as I apply for a Driving Licence in Victoria I reckon they will be on it. They even sent the notice to the UK!!
I was doing 95 in an 80!
holy shit
perhaps i should fit a block of wood under the acelerater peddle, so he can only go so fast!
#9
Re: Points on licence
Originally Posted by MisterTwo
It is even worse in Oz for speed cameras - perhaps he should invest in a sat-nav and have the speed cameras downloaded. That is what I have done. I have a clean licence in the UK (despite being banned twice previously - learned my lesson now) I managed to gain 6 points in two days whilst on my Visa Validation trip last year. Bear in mind that speed cameras are hidden in Australia as they are used as a revenue earner and not as a deterrent to speed.
They are spending more time looking out for speed camera's than actually concentrating on the roads
#10
Re: Points on licence
The Sat Nav option doesn't work with the mobile cameras and tehy are all over the place - fortunately local radio broadcasts their locations. We use the cruise control a hell of a lot to make sure we don't creep over the limit - or at least too far over lol.
#11
Re: Points on licence
i keep hearing that aussie drivers are bad
however this wasn`t what i found when iv`e been to Aus
did 6000 kms on our last trip and i found it easier than driving in the UK
may be its because i`m used to driving in Manchester's city center
my opinion anyway
regards Steve
however this wasn`t what i found when iv`e been to Aus
did 6000 kms on our last trip and i found it easier than driving in the UK
may be its because i`m used to driving in Manchester's city center
my opinion anyway
regards Steve
#12
karma? You make your own!
Joined: Dec 2005
Location: Brisbane (since April 2006)
Posts: 324
Re: Points on licence
Does this vary from state to state? I've heard, and seen they are particulaly bad in NSW. (The 'double points on a bank holiday' banners are a nice touch!).
Personally I'm more concerned about being clocked on 2 wheel's than on 4.
Personally I'm more concerned about being clocked on 2 wheel's than on 4.
#13
Re: Points on licence
Originally Posted by alan and sam
Alan was wondering (only because he's got 6 already and a possible 3 more) :scared:
If your points from a UK licence transfers to a Oz licence,
Or
can he start all over again when we get there
If your points from a UK licence transfers to a Oz licence,
Or
can he start all over again when we get there
A friend of mine who has emmigrated says he is going to get one of these over in AUs-
It gives you the added advantage of when you return to the UK you can get caught speeding etc.. and only have to pay fines as points arent transferable!
Could be worth a thought - but since I have a spotlessly clean licence - not even a parking ticket - no worries there!
#14
Enjoy it while you can
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 88
Re: Points on licence
Originally Posted by alan and sam
holy shit
perhaps i should fit a block of wood under the acelerater peddle, so he can only go so fast!
perhaps i should fit a block of wood under the acelerater peddle, so he can only go so fast!