p plate regulations in QLD

[mattyt1]

Hi guys,

Does anyone have info on p plate regulations in QLD? i live in NSW and have just been offered a new role in QLD and have heard that being over 25 and on your p's up there your eligible to drive a turbo. can anyone tell me if this is the truth or is someone talking sh*t??? i cant find it online anywhere.

Thanks guys!!!

[AusScare]

No matter the age, if you're on your P's, no turbo's (unless diesel), V8's or engines over 200kw.

[mattyt1]

Thanks dude!

[Ben J]

being over 25 and on p-plates does change quite a few of the "p-plate restrictions" though, believe your allowed up to the 0.05 alchohol limit and stuff. I did think i'd read something like that about the power restrictionsnot applying for over 25s' but i may be wrong.


Not trying to steal the thread but on a some what related topic im going to be going down to sydney in like a weeks time, have had a quick look and even sent an email to qld transport but havent found a decent response yet... anyone know if I will have to follow NSW p-plate laws (like 90kmh max) when im down there with my qld license?

[maca]

If you're looking for a new car, I know a diesel Jetta that's coming up for sale very soon...

[drewr]

Yeah, stupid laws in my opinion, it should just be over 200kw ban, imo. I'm on my green P's and have an R32, but am not allowed a GTi? Go figure....

[maca]

Yeah, stupid laws in my opinion, it should just be over 200kw ban, imo. I'm on my green P's and have an R32, but am not allowed a GTi? Go figure....

While I agree with you (not to mention you can't drive the 90TSI Mk6). The tuning capabilities for a performance turbo such as the GTI are much greater than the R32. You'd need to spend big on mods for the .:R whereas $1,000 gets you a GIAC tune gor the GTI that makes it a rocket.

[AusScare]

whereas $1,000 gets you a GIAC tune gor the GTI that makes it a rocket.

I thought APR was better?

jk

Should be done on power/weight imo, but that would be the smart way of doing it.

[Maverick]

Hi guys,

Does anyone have info on p plate regulations in QLD? i live in NSW and have just been offered a new role in QLD and have heard that being over 25 and on your p's up there your eligible to drive a turbo. can anyone tell me if this is the truth or is someone talking sh*t??? i cant find it online anywhere.

Thanks guys!!!

It's not that hard to find - Queensland Transport

Click on licensing, drivers license and renewals and all the info you need is there.

Provisional licence

[Maverick]

being over 25 and on p-plates does change quite a few of the "p-plate restrictions" though, believe your allowed up to the 0.05 alchohol limit and stuff. I did think i'd read something like that about the power restrictionsnot applying for over 25s' but i may be wrong.

From 1 July 2010, the no alcohol limit (0.00) applies to the following (regardless of age):

all learner licence holders
all licence holders learning to drive the next higher class of licence under the authority of their provisional, probationary or open licence
all provisional, probationary and restricted licence holders
all class RE motorbike licence holders for the first 12 months of holding their class RE motorbike provisional, probationary or open licence
all class RE motorbike licence holders learning to ride a class R motorbike under the authority of their class RE provisional, probationary and open licence
all licence holders driving tractors and specially constructed vehicles.

Not trying to steal the thread but on a some what related topic im going to be going down to sydney in like a weeks time, have had a quick look and even sent an email to qld transport but havent found a decent response yet... anyone know if I will have to follow NSW p-plate laws (like 90kmh max) when im down there with my qld license?

QLD Transport has nothing to do with it.

You need to contact the RTA in NSW and ask them, after all it's their state you're driving in.

Presumably they will have a similar setup to Queensland.

When can I drive in Queensland on my interstate issued driver licence?

You are allowed to drive in Queensland on your interstate issued driver licence if you:

only drive the class of motor vehicle authorised on that licence
comply with the conditions (if any) of your licence
carry your licence with you at all times when driving and immediately show it to a police officer when asked to do so.