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Driving with a learners licence.

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Hi Guys,

I heard a rumour that somebody with a learners licence are allowed to drive alone,as long as they display a reflective red L on the back of the vehicle. How true is this? If true , are they allowed to transport passengers? :?:
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AFAIK... No and No again!
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On a motor bike: Yes and No...
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I thought a driver's licence was optional for drivers in this country ...
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Depends on whether you transport public...
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you need a sober driver over 25yo if you want to driver with a learners license
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Is this what the law says?
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fig wrote:I thought a driver's licence was optional for drivers in this country ...
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AFAIK yes, I don't know about the 25 year age limit, that's something new. The sobriety of the holder of the drivers' licence was always the case.
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I googled the topic. Learner drivers are allowed to carry passengers. Also allowed to tow a trailer or a caravan. Will receive same punishment as licenced drivers for traffic offences.
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Tony Z wrote:you need a sober driver over 25yo if you want to driver with a learners license
thats what I was always told.... 25yo makes a person fall into the 'mature' drivers category. Same thing when renting a car - good luck if you under 25, if not, pay extra (from a proper car rental, not Best Beetle and the likes).
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AFAIK there is no age limit on the driver, But he/she must be sober and sitting in the passanger seat, Not the Rear seat. Learner may not drive alone, But i have seen that a good few time... Took one idiot i saw that was driving alone 5 stalls before pulling away, Stupid woman did that 3 traffic lights in a row...
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