❓ Hon. P.G. Pendal questions the Transport portfolio regarding the implementation timeline of the new Graduated Driver Training and Licensing System, specifically concerning the age limit, P-plate duration, and reasons for delay. The Minister provides a timeline and justifications for the delay.
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(b) will the introduction to the new age limit be accompanied by an extension to two years of the period driving with P plates; and (c) why, in view of the claim that such changes will save lives and reduce injuries, has the new system been shelved for almost three years?
(c) why, in view of the claim that such changes will save lives and reduce injuries, has the new system been shelved for almost three years?
(c) why, in view of the claim that such changes will save lives and reduce injuries, has the new system been shelved for almost three years?
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17 October 2000
Response time
26 days
The Minister Replied:
(a) The ability to apply for learner permits at 16 years is one of a number of initiatives included in the new Graduated Driver Training and Licensing System. Enabling regulations are needed to facilitate the introduction of the new system. It is anticipated that the new system will commence in early February 2001.
(b) Yes.
(c) Amendments to the Road Traffic Act (1974) were required to allow the introduction of the Graduated Driver Training and Licensing System. Government set a high priority on these legislative changes which were part of the Road Traffic Act Amendment Bill (No.2) 1999 which was passed prior to Parliament going into recess.
(a) The ability to apply for learner permits at 16 years is one of a number of initiatives included in the new Graduated Driver Training and Licensing System. Enabling regulations are needed to facilitate the introduction of the new system. It is anticipated that the new system will commence in early February 2001.
(b) Yes.
(c) Amendments to the Road Traffic Act (1974) were required to allow the introduction of the Graduated Driver Training and Licensing System. Government set a high priority on these legislative changes which were part of the Road Traffic Act Amendment Bill (No.2) 1999 which was passed prior to Parliament going into recess.
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