New scorpio rider

[Grahameeboy]

You don't need a license or proof of holding a license to buy a motor vehicle.

You only need it to drive/ride it.

If you choose to ride/drive off without a license on/in your new purchase that is your choice. The dealer is not obligated in any way to make sure they are selling to a licensed rider/driver.

Of course it behooves the responsible dealer to sell you the vehicle, let you go and then ring the cops. Everybody wins that way. The dealer makes a sale, you get a new vehicle, and the taxpayer makes a little bit extra on top of the GST.

The power of positive thinking?

[pzkpfw]

...look into booking the basic handling test this week... I'm ready I think.

Not that I'm any "expert" to comment (I'm pretty much a learner myself still), but everything sounds great so far about your approach and attitude to learning.

But.

In regards to the license I think one point is insurance.

Are you insured at least for 3rd party? Would your company pay out if you were riding unlicensed?

Cheers,

[Lucy]

You don't need a license or proof of holding a license to buy a motor vehicle.

You only need it to drive/ride it.

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One of the guys on my BH course was buying a new bike, and the shop wouldnt let him take it until he had his learners. Not sure which shop. The shop I bought mine from asked if I had mine, and took the details of it. Maybe some shops have had the hard word put on them from the 'gummint'? Like fireplace shops that dont sell you a fireplace until you have the council permit.

[James Deuce]

One of the guys on my BH course was buying a new bike, and the shop wouldnt let him take it until he had his learners. Not sure which shop. The shop I bought mine from asked if I had mine, and took the details of it. Maybe some shops have had the hard word put on them from the 'gummint'? Like fireplace shops that dont sell you a fireplace until you have the council permit.

There's no law to back up a "gummint" hard word. That was just a bike shop taking responsibility for the potential outcome of its actions.

The fireplace shops risk a fine, where there is no comeback on the bike dealer.

[ZeroIndex]

Have fun dude... keep it safe, and you'll be on your way in no time

[yungatart]

Welcome to KB
If you want someone to ride with send me or Mstrs a pm - or any of our other esteemed HB ites, of course.

[Lucy]

There's no law to back up a "gummint" hard word. That was just a bike shop taking responsibility for the potential outcome of its actions.

The fireplace shops risk a fine, where there is no comeback on the bike dealer.

Well good for them then, and as I originally said in this thread - they do have more relaxed dealers down there in that case.