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  1. 24th April 2007, 17:41 #1
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    MoT seeking input on 70kph learner limit

    This post is from the MoT road safety forum


    Currently, motorcycle riders in the learner phase of their licence must not travel faster than 70km/h. The intention of this condition is to keep the most inexperienced riders out of the highest speed zones. However, the restricted test examines a rider's ability to ride on roads where the speed limit might be up to 100km/h.

    The Ministry of Transport is considering whether this condition of a learner licence should be removed to allow learner riders to practice this skill before sitting the restricted test. What are members thoughts on this? Should the condition be removed altogether, or after a certain period of time on the learner phase so riders can practice for their restricted test?


    "woodm" is a member of the Ministry. So, there y'go. The faceless ones are asking what people think. So , now is the time for everybody who has grumbled about that limit to take effective action to get it removed. Speak now, or shut up about it.

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    Thanks for that, Ixion. My 2cents added
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    Roger that.
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    Is there any reason why you didn't post a link to the exact thread in question? Because I had a hard time finding it ;s.

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    The registration process is taking its time to conclude (a little biker waits).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hitcher View Post
    The registration process is taking its time to conclude (a little biker waits).
    a little girl waits with you
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    Nonono,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mom View Post
    a little girl waits with you
    At a dollar a day, she's a considerably cheaper to run than the little biker...
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    Can someone post a link up for us lazzzzzyyyy types??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hitcher View Post
    At a dollar a day, she's a considerably cheaper to run than the little biker...
    I dont seem to be able to verify my registration by email, they have given me a code but I kept getting told I need to verify my email, the link is not working!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayRacer37 View Post
    Can someone post a link up for us lazzzzzyyyy types??
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    Hhhmmmm...on application of said brain, I found the link in Ixon's original post. Please avoid/ignore dribble above.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JayRacer37 View Post
    Can someone post a link up for us lazzzzzyyyy types??
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    If you read the first post there is a link there for you to use. Or you could use this one

    http://www.safeas.govt.nz/smf/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mom View Post
    If you read the first post there is a link there for you to use. Or you could use this one

    http://www.safeas.govt.nz/smf/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Romeo View Post
    Is there any reason why you didn't post a link to the exact thread in question? Because I had a hard time finding it ;s.

    Because to post , you have to register (just like KB). I assumed most people wouldn't be. And a link to the thread wouldn't help with that.

    It's in the Motorcycle forum. Titled 70kph restriction.
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    If the Ministry of Transport is leading this, there must be a discussion paper out. Does anyone have info on who the contact person is at the MoT?
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