I managed to get an exemption to the 70km rule by writing a huge 4 page letter explaining why the 70km rule is bollocks. I backed it up with the transport agentcys own facts on safety surrounding the condition.
I included two written references and witness's of my riding ability.
I even went as far as sending in a photo of when I was 6 yrs of age riding the little PW50 (No helmet!)
I provided route maps of tipical KB LOR rides, about 4 of them.
Specs of the bike including photos.
And what they could do for me is give me a one off shot at getting my restricted, if I fail.. then I have to wait out my full 6 months. This for them would prove my riding ability and keep everyone happy.
And infact I liked that solution far better then just lifting the 70km bollocks. I first got my lisence on the 13th of Feb, Its now the 23rd of March and I am on my restricted.
Give it another 2.5 months with a advance driving course and I will be on my full, scary huh ? I have 4000 road km under my belt and untold offroad km's and hours.
I have faith in the graduated system if they continue to be realistic and provide sensible solutions to situations were the conditions fail us.
Leyton
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