JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 5m 9d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 21/06/04 02:05 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 02:05 AM I Thought there was a power to weight ratio restriction on L and P plate drivers in Victoria. There is meant to be, but it lasted about 5 minutes. I think the law still applies here but the young guys seem to have ways to get around it.It may be in place but it is not policed. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 1m 19d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 21/06/04 02:56 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 02:56 AM Probably more lack of concentration than to much motor, our thoughts are with their families.Scotty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-carty nutter Member 1,966 Member For: 21y 4m 1d Location: Wagga Wagga Posted 21/06/04 03:08 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 03:08 AM wow that's tragic...as soon as I seen this thread I went out to the television to see the hourly updates, and damn it sure made a mess of the car...my thoughts are with the familys... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ_Phantom Member 208 Member For: 21y 8m 16d Location: ACT Posted 21/06/04 03:42 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 03:42 AM There are limits on motorbikes/scooters etc why not cars1. No vehicle larger than 100kw (Incl. P-Platers)2. No passenger for learners (except instructor)3. No phone/AUDIO/Eating etcNewxrThe problem I have with this is that if you restrict the type of car a younger person can drive - - they will go out and buy the cheapest car they possibly can that fit the limit. So instead of having a accident in the Falcon that Daddy bought - the driver ends up pranging a 1985 laser.My parents were in a head on about a year ago when a drugged out moron drove across a fairly main road in Canberra directly into them (VG might remember it?) They were driving 70 & he was on about 85 (for those that can't add - that's 155km/h impact). They were told that the only reason all 3 people lived was because they were driving a new family sedan (AU Falcon). If they were driving a smaller or older car (like his Datto) all three would be dead.I guess my point is - If it was my child that was driving, I would want them driving the best/safest car possible. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotom Team Bute Donating Members 1,550 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 21/06/04 05:41 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 05:41 AM I guess my point is - If it was my child that was driving, I would want them driving the best/safest car possible. I don't have any problems with your logic JJ_Phantom. They can have a safe large family sized car with a less potent motor. eg 145kW V6 Commodore, NOT 250kW R8 !!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotom Team Bute Donating Members 1,550 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 21/06/04 05:44 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 05:44 AM Castlemaine is in Vic Tom, To Dags and 'hoon....Never been there....(Castlemaine , that is) I made an incorrect assumption. I assumed that as there is a restriction on vehicles that L platers could drive, the media would have picked up on it.....Never the less.... tragic story. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotom Team Bute Donating Members 1,550 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 21/06/04 05:46 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 05:46 AM I Thought there was a power to weight ratio restriction on L and P plate drivers in Victoria. There is meant to be, but it lasted about 5 minutes. I think the law still applies here but the young guys seem to have ways to get around it.It may be in place but it is not policed. I'll bet there will be a more concerted effort to police this issue within 3 months! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 5m 9d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 21/06/04 05:54 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 05:54 AM I Thought there was a power to weight ratio restriction on L and P plate drivers in Victoria. There is meant to be, but it lasted about 5 minutes. I think the law still applies here but the young guys seem to have ways to get around it.It may be in place but it is not policed. I'll bet there will be a more concerted effort to police this issue within 3 months! 3 months??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhawk ....Time to lay this fairytale aside...... Donating Members 2,657 Member For: 22y 1m 26d Gender: Male Location: In the Ferry on the River Styx, not getting out just yet! Posted 21/06/04 06:01 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 06:01 AM Very sad indeed..............Agree with the argument about power restrictions for L and P drivers. Also I passanger (the instructor in the case of the L driver). Then incrimental power increases in motors as the P plater gets more experience, say yearly.There was an unfortunate accident here (WA) on the weekend when a 4WD overturned in a paddock, the driver was 15, all the police were interested in (on the media that is) was why was a 15 year old driving, I have no problem with that on private property, what I had a problem with was the young lass killed was riding in the tray, that was stupid, unfortunately she got pinned under the roll bar. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotom Team Bute Donating Members 1,550 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 21/06/04 06:37 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 06:37 AM I Thought there was a power to weight ratio restriction on L and P plate drivers in Victoria. There is meant to be, but it lasted about 5 minutes. I think the law still applies here but the young guys seem to have ways to get around it.It may be in place but it is not policed. I'll bet there will be a more concerted effort to police this issue within 3 months! 3 months??? The wheels of motion don't turn too briskly in government, but when they do turn you can bet you'll get a decision whether you like it or NOT.Three months was an optimistic time frame too.cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11394-tragedy-castlemaine/page/2/#findComment-135365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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