harv
25-04-2005, 02:58 PM
Diesel Damo wrote:
> One of my bosses just got back from Japan and said he was cautioned,
> not fined, for leaving his lights on when he was first in line at a red
> light one night.
>
> Apparently they have a rule where you're supposed to either turn off
> your headlights, or at least switch to parkers only, when you're first
> in line at a red light at night.
>
> I suppose it's intended to decrease glare for people turning across the
> stopped traffic or something, but I wonder how many people drive off on
> the green with only their parkers on?
>
While on the subject here are some of the more interesting road stuff
about here.
Had my license expire by 2 days, to get it renewed you have to go and do
a 1/2 day course where they show you videos and have lectures,and not at
your local RTA, at the main office (2 hours drive from where I am).
Drinking and driving is not as cut and dry as Oz. They have 2 ranges and
all you can find out about them is they are "A little bit Drunk" and "A
Lot Drunk" (as referenced in all literature) I have seen the RBT type
test done but the readings are different to Oz (Someone with a .15, yes
not .015, was classed as borderline between the 2 ranges)
If you loose you license you have to redo the test which costs upwards
of AUD2-3K after doing all the requisite courses.
There are courses aimed at "Paper Drivers" people who get their license
but never use it, I know people that have had their license for over 7
Years and never driven except for the tests
50cc Bikes do not need a bike license
National speed limit is 80Kph, I regularly get overtaken while doing
140K on the highway.
Normal Police patrol cars drive with their overhead lights flashing, the
thinking being to alert people they are about and prevent people doing
the wrong thing.
If someone does something for you, like letting you in or something, to
acknowledge this flash your hazards 2 or 3 times (if you want to be nice)
Must have a registered parking space to have a car, this is registered
at the local cop shop.
and many many more...
-Harv
> One of my bosses just got back from Japan and said he was cautioned,
> not fined, for leaving his lights on when he was first in line at a red
> light one night.
>
> Apparently they have a rule where you're supposed to either turn off
> your headlights, or at least switch to parkers only, when you're first
> in line at a red light at night.
>
> I suppose it's intended to decrease glare for people turning across the
> stopped traffic or something, but I wonder how many people drive off on
> the green with only their parkers on?
>
While on the subject here are some of the more interesting road stuff
about here.
Had my license expire by 2 days, to get it renewed you have to go and do
a 1/2 day course where they show you videos and have lectures,and not at
your local RTA, at the main office (2 hours drive from where I am).
Drinking and driving is not as cut and dry as Oz. They have 2 ranges and
all you can find out about them is they are "A little bit Drunk" and "A
Lot Drunk" (as referenced in all literature) I have seen the RBT type
test done but the readings are different to Oz (Someone with a .15, yes
not .015, was classed as borderline between the 2 ranges)
If you loose you license you have to redo the test which costs upwards
of AUD2-3K after doing all the requisite courses.
There are courses aimed at "Paper Drivers" people who get their license
but never use it, I know people that have had their license for over 7
Years and never driven except for the tests
50cc Bikes do not need a bike license
National speed limit is 80Kph, I regularly get overtaken while doing
140K on the highway.
Normal Police patrol cars drive with their overhead lights flashing, the
thinking being to alert people they are about and prevent people doing
the wrong thing.
If someone does something for you, like letting you in or something, to
acknowledge this flash your hazards 2 or 3 times (if you want to be nice)
Must have a registered parking space to have a car, this is registered
at the local cop shop.
and many many more...
-Harv