High Powered Vehicle Restrictions, P Plater In A V35?

[alwaysdreaming]

my mate bought one a while ago as it wasnt on the restriction list (even though it runs the same engine as the 350Z which is illegal according to the list)

he hasnt been picked up yet however its completly clean, no badging and a nicer infinity grill on it.

insurance is a bitch to though mate $3000+

good luck

[R31Nismoid]

It doesn't need to be on a "list" to be illegal.

[Ruffels]

WOW i find it amazing how everyone has stated clear and simply the rules, yet this bloke doesn't get it

let me try.

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You are a P Plater - i don't care when you got it.

You are not allowed to drive any car over 125kw/tonne.

A 350GT is OVER 125kw/tonne.

Therefore, you CANNOT drive one legally.

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[BIGGERDave]

WOW i find it amazing how everyone has stated clear and simply the rules, yet this bloke doesn't get it

let me try.

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You are a P Plater - i don't care when you got it.

You are not allowed to drive any car over 125kw/tonne.

A 350GT is OVER 125kw/tonne.

Therefore, you CANNOT drive one legally.

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WOW Calm down Winston, i rang Vic Roads and 2 different opperators told me that they dont apply to me, and it clearly says it on their website, and to second that, i visited my local cop station in East Kew today on the way back from uni and an Officer also told me that, to his understanding, they dont apply to me either becuase of when i got my liscence.

I asked for peoples advice, not some smartass, if you havnt got anything usefull to say then dont even bother posting in the thread.

Edited March 3, 2009 by BIGGERDave

[BIGGERDave]

my mate bought one a while ago as it wasnt on the restriction list (even though it runs the same engine as the 350Z which is illegal according to the list)

he hasnt been picked up yet however its completly clean, no badging and a nicer infinity grill on it.

insurance is a bitch to though mate $3000+

good luck

Haha, Yeah thats what i was thinking of doing, cheers mate for the posative reply

How long has your mate had his V35?

Edited March 3, 2009 by BIGGERDave

[Jezza-gtR]

WOW i find it amazing how everyone has stated clear and simply the rules, yet this bloke doesn't get it

let me try.

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You are a P Plater - i don't care when you got it.

You are not allowed to drive any car over 125kw/tonne.

A 350GT is OVER 125kw/tonne.

Therefore, you CANNOT drive one legally.

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I didn't read all the posts, but this man hit the jackpot

[alex1991s]

Sorry but BIGGERDave is right.

The previous power to weight ratio has been discontinued quote: 'The previous power to weight restrictions will continue to apply for drivers who obtained their probationary licences before 1 July 2007.' This states that only people who have to abide by this are the people who got there licences before 1 july 07, after that the new restrictions are in place stating that you cant drive anything over a 6, a turbo or supercharged (unless its diesel and un-modded) or any cars that are on the high power list : http://www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au/node/197.

[BIGGERDave]

Sorry but BIGGERDave is right.

The previous power to weight ratio has been discontinued quote: 'The previous power to weight restrictions will continue to apply for drivers who obtained their probationary licences before 1 July 2007.' This states that only people who have to abide by this are the people who got there licences before 1 july 07, after that the new restrictions are in place stating that you cant drive anything over a 6, a turbo or supercharged (unless its diesel and un-modded) or any cars that are on the high power list : http://www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au/node/197.

Thhhhhaannkkkkk you, as this man said, it is written there clear as day!!

The people on this thread are the only ive came across who say im wrong, except for some.

[Ruffels]

I am Sorry, I stand corrected... i cannot see anywhere that is says you are not ruled by the power/weight law... however i can't see it written anywhere to say that you are either.. so in saying that.. it seems you can drive a 350GT

i would get it in writing from the victorian police or vicroads as this situation could change... and you would want to cover your arse

The reason i jumped to my first conclusion is because when the 'arrive alive' website was first published stating the "NEW" rules, it stated that the "new" p platers will be governed by the old power/weight rules with the ADDITION of the new restrictions as Ash explained in his earlier post

it appears they have amended this and removed that sanction

[BIGGERDave]

I am Sorry, I stand corrected... i cannot see anywhere that is says you are not ruled by the power/weight law... however i can't see it written anywhere to say that you are either.. so in saying that.. it seems you can drive a 350GT

i would get it in writing from the victorian police or vicroads as this situation could change... and you would want to cover your arse

The reason i jumped to my first conclusion is because when the 'arrive alive' website was first published stating the "NEW" rules, it stated that the "new" p platers will be governed by the old power/weight rules with the ADDITION of the new restrictions as Ash explained in his earlier post

it appears they have amended this and removed that sanction

Nah its all good mate, respect for amending yourself, IMO it takes a man to admit he is wrong, good point on the letter, ive already lodged a letter to the vic roads policys office in melbourne yesterday about my claim, and they said if i get the ok, ill get it in writing. They also said, indirectly, if i keep it with me, that it will cover my arse in the event of me being pulled over by the fuzz, as you said.

[bryce19]

or 3rd option come to tassie and drive what ever u want and dont be limited to 1 intake mod= win win

[BIGGERDave]

or 3rd option come to tassie and drive what ever u want and dont be limited to 1 intake mod= win win

haha, should have taken a gap year and moved down there.

[Jezza-gtR]

Sorry but BIGGERDave is right.

The previous power to weight ratio has been discontinued quote: 'The previous power to weight restrictions will continue to apply for drivers who obtained their probationary licences before 1 July 2007.' This states that only people who have to abide by this are the people who got there licences before 1 july 07, after that the new restrictions are in place stating that you cant drive anything over a 6, a turbo or supercharged (unless its diesel and un-modded) or any cars that are on the high power list : http://www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au/node/197.

Didn't' know the power to weight didn't apply to new p platers, haven't checked out the websites in months So just want to say sorry to BIGGERDave because i was in fact wrong too.

[bombtrack]

It is about as clear as mud but that's how I would interpret the key statement too now that it's been pointed out to me. You don't see that too often around here Newcomer/low post count/p-plater winning arguments against seasoned car enthusiasts/keyboard warriors/moderators/whatever the case may be. I also stand corrected for my offensively bold not. Careful though bud, that statement appears to me to be able to be interpretted a number of ways. Get as much proof as you can. Welcome to SAU lol

[BIGGERDave]

It is about as clear as mud but that's how I would interpret the key statement too now that it's been pointed out to me. You don't see that too often around here Newcomer/low post count/p-plater winning arguments against seasoned car enthusiasts/keyboard warriors/moderators/whatever the case may be. I also stand corrected for my offensively bold not. Careful though bud, that statement appears to me to be able to be interpretted a number of ways. Get as much proof as you can. Welcome to SAU lol

Haha cheers mate, in terms of people welcoming me, u r the first one to "Pop my cherry", as they say.

yeah ive sent a letter off to vic roads bout 10 working days ago, and still no response, i left my post back adress, etc etc, i even sent it to the suggested division. Has anyone here had the same waiting time, with regards to mailing to vic roads?

[alwaysdreaming]

hey well done mate, good to see you stuck to what you wanted, in the end it has payed off hey.

to answer your previous question, my mate has had his for like 2month, they look schmick with no badges and it goes hard.

easily one of the nicest legal cars for a p-plater, good luck with it all mate, let us know when you get one .

cheers

Gezza

[jezza boii]

Damn I'm too late to this thread.

Good work BIGGERDave. I would have backed you if I logged on earlier