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Not really Shawn
Its those damn P plates
For those of you that know nothing about Australian car licencing, i shall enlighten you. It varies from state to state, but this is how it is where i live (Victoria)
Learners Permit 'L Plates'
You can get this at age 16, you only need to pass a theory exam. You are only allowed to drive when occupied by a fully licenced driver in the passenger seat, and maintaing a 0 blood alchohol content (not a big deal since legal drinking age is 18) and you must display L plates at the front and rear of the vehicle
there about 4 inches square, yellow with a big black L
Probationary Licence 'P Plates'
You can get this at age 18, you must have held a learner permit for at least 6 months, you need to pass a theory exam and a driving test. You must maintain a blood alchohol of 0, and the penalties for speeding ect are harsher. You must display P plates at the front and rear of the vehicle, same as L plates, but red with a white P.
Full Licence
You get this automaticly after 3 years on your P plates. BAC of .05
the short answer is i cant drive anywhere after drinking untill 22/08/03
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