12 months 1 point? opinions.

[GRN_VAGN]

id take the 1 point for 12 months,

then again i lost one point on my p's for doing 90 in 100 zone
4 years later and still no points lost, then again the last 20 months ive had a child in car so it changes how you drive.

Eitherway its up to you,

[AusScare]

I'd take the 1 point for 12 months, but then I need my car for work so carless time is not really an option.

[JustCruisn]

If you want to get car insurance in the next 5 years then take the 1 point for 12 months option and wear lighter shoes, losing it for 6 months means you have to tell the insurer and they will slug you with massive premiums.

For what it is worth you younger guys have it a bit easier with disqualifications, when I was on my P's I got pinged for speeding (only once) and had to take 6 months disqualified and then start my 3 years again. Just because of that one time, it took me 6 years and 2 weeks to get my open license.
There was no option for 1 point or work licenses etc. On the upside I saved a lot of money and got very fit riding my bike everywhere.

[ryana89]

Its really up to you and how much you trust yourself.... but consider this.
If you don't drive your car for 6 months, you dont have to pay for 6 months of petrol/maintanence, which will leave you with an extra $500+ in your pocket to say spend on your car

If you lived in a small town (like me) you could probably easily do the 12 months.... but you don't.
Do Police in Australia understand what a VR6 Golf is?
Is it difficult to drive a Beetle in traffic? If not just cruise in the Beetle for 12 months and only use the VR on long distance trips.

[thestu]

Very good points guys!

The beetle is easy as pie to drive! And I think that's a really good idea only driving the vr on long trips or just when it's cold...

[Jarred]

For the last time, it doesn't matter what car you drive, you will be able to speed in it!

I drove a 37kW diesel mk 1, and I could still speed in that! It is however, harder to 'slip' over the speed limit.

Gehard, you missed the point I was trying to make, but I'm not going to bother explaining it, since I don't know you at all.

You've already proved you can go without a car/license for so long, I don't think it'll be too hard for you to go for another 6 months.

[spiff]

Hey guys and girls!

I get my licence back on the 11th of march and for 2 months there won't be any problems. After 2 months Vic roads are going to send me a notice stating I gained more than the 5 points I was allowed (I got 19).

I will then have the option of loosing it for 6 months (that sucks heaps!) or keeping it for 12 months on 1 point.

Stu

Hi Stu,

Sorry to hear about your predicament. If I understand this correctly (correct me if I'm wrong), you have the option of keeping it or losing it again.

I'd say keep it for 12 months on 1 point. Take the bus if you have to. To record a conviction of a suspended licence is a pain in the proverbial when it comes to insurance (as someone has already already pointed out), some work applications, travel visa applications or entry questionnaires for other countries, police clearances etc. You don't feel the shame and pain of these things until they come back to haunt you 3, 4, 5.. years down the road when you've been more matured with nary a demerit point to your name, but you have to admit to something silly like having a recorded criminal conviction (even if it's for a suspended driving licence) years ago.

But if you think that you've already lost it once and a further conviction won't cause any harm, then take the 6 months. But personally, I'd take 12 months, 1 point and take the bus or cycle. Take it as an opportunity to get fit and healthy.

[thestu]

I already have a conviction but that won't stop me from going overseas as its just driving offences.

Stu

[Whubbsie]

Ozram and gerhard seriously get your heads out of your arses, fair enough he might not of proven to you his reformed (not that he even has to, that’s what doing the time and paying the fines are for), still doesn't give you the right to be assholes and insult the kid.

He has asked a legitimate question got an answer or advice without the underlining insults or the “I'm a massive prick ego” great if not just keep your mouth shut.


That being said Stu if your deadset on driving and after 18months of not driving I would be. Id stick to driving the bug and driving as little as possible, only work and back or when I have no other choice.

[Ozram]

Ozram and gerhard seriously get your heads out of your arses, fair enough he might not of proven to you his reformed (not that he even has to, that’s what doing the time and paying the fines are for), still doesn't give you the right to be assholes and insult the kid.

He asked for an opinion and I gave one. If its not to yours or his liking, bad luck. I'm entitled to comment as much as the next bloke, albeit not quite as insulting and crude as yours.

He has asked a legitimate question got an answer or advice without the underlining insults or the “I'm a massive prick ego” great if not just keep your mouth shut.

Maybe you are around the same age as him I don't know. I *do* know that I've been in both of your shoes. Have you been in mine?

Then inane drivel like you have just spouted is pointless. I have better things to do than justify myself to you. Getting embroiled in arguments with strangers on public forums is petty and childish. It also demeans the operators of the forum. You have your views on road safety, and I have mine. Maybe we should just agree to disagree. I think its in the best interests that I will comment no further.