Who really does 70 on learners?

[Steven]

I plan to when I finaly get my bike, but who on their Ls goes that speed? Or even puts their plates up? Anyone ever got a ticket for not doing so?

[Hopeful Bastard]

My L fell off with the help of a spanner..

Yes.. people have been done without L on them.. $400 fine

[Steven]

Yeah I know you get in trouble but I'm sure the cops all wouldn't care much? I plan to use L plates and go 70 but just wondering how common it is

[KiwiPhoenix]

I am also on my learners and I have my "L" plate displayed, I've only bent it over one time.

One time coming home from a ride in the dark, with heavy rain and strong winds (only had my licence about 3 weeks) I saw a police car go past. I was doing about 85km/h and they didn't bother with me. I think because they realised that it was shit weather but also that I wasn't acting like a pratt they left me alone.

To be fair, I haven't had any problems with me showing an "L" plate, car drivers have been generally ok. I generally stick to the speed limit in town but out on a ride on the open road I do go faster, but I sit under the speed limit. I would rather not be a hazard to other road users.

[huff3r]

The entire time i was on my learners i spent at 70kph max, and with L plate up at all times. Certainly never got hassled by cars, apart from once i struggled to change into the right lane on the motorway in order to take my exit (it was a short 200m stint in a 100 zone). Now im on my restricted, no problem with either

[gatch]

I never have used one, never.

Was pinged once.

[DJSin]

Displayed my L plate all the time and never went faster than 70 on my learners. Wasn't any inconvenience.

[JimO]

I never have used one, never.

Was pinged once.

how much did it cost?? was it worth it?? makes me laugh the people who flout the laws of the road code then complain when other people do it eg changing lanes with out looking or indicating

[kave]

Used an L plate for three weeks, never stuck to 70 (as far as I am concerned I would rather travel at a safe speed). I never got pinged, but I knew I was taking a financial risk.

[gatch]

how much did it cost?? was it worth it?? makes me laugh the people who flout the laws of the road code then complain when other people do it eg changing lanes with out looking or indicating

$400. What of it, put the l plate on and stick to 70, or not use it and do 100, I only got pulled up cause I was doing 120 passing a car, the cop only stung me for 20 over the limit, thought I got off lightly..

[p.dath]

The entire time i was on my learners i spent at 70kph max, and with L plate up at all times. Certainly never got hassled by cars, apart from once i struggled to change into the right lane on the motorway in order to take my exit (it was a short 200m stint in a 100 zone). Now im on my restricted, no problem with either

+1. Never had any issues that I can remember.

If you want to have a problem with using a L-Plate or adhering to the licence restrictions (designed to help minimise potential injuries to yourself) then I'm sure you'll find a reason to support your reasoning. Bit like statistics ...

[The Pastor]

I always travel at 70.

[Celtic Red]

I'm a newbie biker - I keep my L plate on and don't do more than 70. For me it's a kinda of insurance - if I have a mishap involving someone else and I'm entirely within the conditions of my license etc, then I shouldn't have any legal problems my way.
Having said that, I guess if you don't go looking for trouble you don't get into any.
2 months til my restricted - can't wait!

[nothingflash]

I guess if you don't go looking for trouble you don't get into any.

Yep - that's about the size of it...if you don't draw attention to yourself you'll be fine.

[davebullet]

I did a learner out of $100 once.