power to weight ratio - victorian P-platers

[r34gtt-05]

hey all..

just wondering, but the power/weight ratio is 125kw per tonne isnt it ?

well what exactly happens if you exceed that ? -

for eg, a 18 yo driving a 34 GTT (205kw stock) ?

What happens in that case? cant you get compliance for the car? insurance?

let us know.

thanks

[sammus]

pleasepleaseplease use the search funtion in the Vic section as this is one of the most re-talked about issues

there's many combinations of words you can use to get results... here's just one http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/se...searchid=148046

insurance example... 18y/o, r32 turbo, worth ~15k - best i could find for full comp was about $3500 with high excess. guess what the cost will be for an r34 GTT at worth of 35k+ ... you have to be an idiot to pay whatever crazy amount they want.

[R33Hesh]

u can do everything as usual(compliance, insurance only 'just cars' would do mine) If u get busted. cops will fine u. no points are taken off, jus the fine and they will probably fine ur for half-a-donze other things that arent even in ur car

- gud luck

[MerlinTheHapyPig]

i think the fine is $165 for first offence, no demerit points. A friend just bought an SR20DET Silvia on p-plates, so i'll let you know for sure in a couple of months when he gets busted...

there has been talk recently that they are proposing to make it a demerit-point-able offence, but at the moment, that's just rumour.

Most insurance policies have a clause which states something like "if you're doing something illegal, we wont cover you" - so if they find out you were breaking the power restriction, i'd imagine they would refuse to cover you. Insurance companies will find any pedantic reason they can, not to pay out.

[SKY031]

If you are a probationary licence holder, it is your responsibility to make sure any vehicle that you drive is not a high powered motor vehicle. The penalties for driving a high powered motor vehicle include a heavy fine, and may result in licence suspension.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrnav....C900144F63?open