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[sickr33]

hey

I was driving back from Yanchep on Saturday the 20th Oct on Marmion Ave 90km zone stuck behind a few slow cars doing about 80km I think one was towing a caravan . so when the next overtaking Zone (extra lane for about 1KM) came up I put my foot down and got passed them but just as I was just pulling back into the left lane doing about 125km I got flashed

i think its F#@%ing Bull$*&t!!!!! Because it was a singed overtaking zone.

I’m on my P plates and want to know what I’m in for

Can anyone help me out so I know what I’m in for?

[inthisglass]

35km/h over.

probably cop 5 demerits and a $500 fine.

score.

badluck

[ossie_21]

hey

I was driving back from Yanchep on Saturday the 20th Oct on Marmion Ave 90km zone stuck behind a few slow cars doing about 80km I think one was towing a caravan . so when the next overtaking Zone (extra lane for about 1KM) came up I put my foot down and got passed them but just as I was just pulling back into the left lane doing about 125km I got flashed

i think its F#@%ing Bull$*&t!!!!! Because it was a singed overtaking zone.

I’m on my P plates and want to know what I’m in for

Can anyone help me out so I know what I’m in for?

Yeah might be in a bs spot but you got caught being above the limit, tough luck & take it is about all you can do.

[Flite]

hey

I was driving back from Yanchep on Saturday the 20th Oct on Marmion Ave 90km zone stuck behind a few slow cars doing about 80km I think one was towing a caravan . so when the next overtaking Zone (extra lane for about 1KM) came up I put my foot down and got passed them but just as I was just pulling back into the left lane doing about 125km I got flashed

i think its F#@%ing Bull$*&t!!!!! Because it was a singed overtaking zone.

I’m on my P plates and want to know what I’m in for

Can anyone help me out so I know what I’m in for?

Exactly what is bull$hit about it? just cause its an overtaking zone doesnt mean u go 35km over the limit to overtake. If you can't ovetake safely within the speed limit then you shouldn't have done so.

You are gonna cop $350 and 5 demerits info courtesy of http://www.officeofroadsafety.wa.gov.au/in...topicsPenalties

[futurewa]

Got done in exactly the same way & probably the same place many years ago.

Invest in a decent radar detector & save yourself the pain in future....I do feel for you though.

[sickr33]

Thanks for the fast replies

at first I thought I might get $350 fine and 5 points as on RAC website but then my mate told me that more than 29KM over is loss of licence because I am a P plater!

I have looked all over the net and can’t find anything to back this up any thoughts?

cheers!

[dan_the_man]

it always used to be 44kms over the limit = license discussion time

[lach 32]

it always used to be 44kms over the limit = license discussion time

yeh, 44 sounds right. i didn't think there was any diff between a normal lisense and having p plates

[R32 Driver]

i thought if P platers lost there license they have to re-sit the exam?

while if you have full license you get suspended

i also think 40km+ over the limit is lets have a date in court

[Levi_]

Yeah as said above, despite common belief, overtaking lanes are only used to over take people who are doing less than the speed limit, meaning you overtake them doing the speed limit (or less).

Be glad you didn't get pulled over doing it, from what I remember when you're doing 35 above they can also press dangerous driving charges.

Pay the fine, loose the points and learn from the mistake.

[Elliot Wood]

I went on a cruise with UCCC and i was done on a double demerit w/k doing 128 in a 50 zone but they let me off for 99 in a 50 zone. Im a P plater and i got off with a $250 fine and 8 demerits.

I dont know how it happend but i got really lucky.

[NISZILA]

When it comes to overtaking, you can go above the speed limit by 10%. In other words, in that 80 zone, you can over take at a max speed of 88 km/h. Mind sound like crap, cause it takes forever to get past, but that is how it is. Bad luck mate.

[ceffyboy]

Hey man thats unlucky i got done not long ago doing 138k/h in a 100 zone i had a on the spot fine of $350 and 5 points so i think urs will be around the same.

[Sammie]

badluck mate lol i been on p's ever since i got my skyline and have only had one speeding ticket 2 months till im off them however i think its due to the fact i resist myself from driving her

[sickr33]

thanx guys will post what i get give but might take a while for it to come through

[big col]

When it comes to overtaking, you can go above the speed limit by 10%. In other words, in that 80 zone, you can over take at a max speed of 88 km/h

Don't know where you read/heard that, but according to the road rules book you are not allowed to exceed the speed limit to overtake.

As for radar detectors, mine must be crap because it only detects them like 100m away max (usually less) even when there is no traffic around. Still, a little warning is better then no warning.

[fire_angel]

45km over the limit and you go to court if you're not lucky. P platers that lose their licence had to resit the test when i was a p plater.

[ArNoLdNuMbA5]

iv had several mate P platers lose their liscense....you dont have to resit the test.....simply just start driving again.....

[big col]

It depends on if your licence is suspended or cancelled. If it is suspended you don't need to resit the test, but if it is cancelled you have to resit the learners test and the driving test again (not the hazard perception test & log book though).

[sam5709]

speaking of speeding tickets, i just got one from when i was caught doing 19kmph over after the sau Christmas cruise last year LOL wtf

just thought id share