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Old 12-04-2009, 10:11 PM   #1
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As an L-plater, I am unable to drive a car unsupervised, and am unfortunately forced to catch the bus. The minimum age in the ACT changed within the space of six months, from 16 to 16 and 9 months, between August 2008 and February 2009. Now I'm curious whether a Honda CT110 (postie bike) needs a licence or not. Would it be a viable form of transportation for a 30min per trip commute to school? Is there anything else that I should look for?
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Old 12-04-2009, 10:18 PM   #2
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nope you will need a bike lcence for the ct. looks like you have a nice long 9 months of bus travel to look forward to.
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Old 12-04-2009, 10:23 PM   #3
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Just be thankful you dont live in QLD where you have to hold your P's for atleast 12mths before being able to obtain a motorcycle Learners Permit. Even then you have to be followed by a fully licensed rider everywhere you go.

You could always put a 49cc motor on your "pushie" dont need a license for that ;)
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Old 12-04-2009, 10:24 PM   #4
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Old 12-04-2009, 10:25 PM   #5
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How long would it take to go approx 27km though?
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Old 12-04-2009, 10:33 PM   #7
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How long would it take to go approx 27km though?
at 27kph one would think about an hour
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Old 12-04-2009, 11:36 PM   #8
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Could always go with one of these. Should get you there in about 5mins. :

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Old 12-04-2009, 11:39 PM   #9
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not sure on other states but in qld anything up to 50cc motor requires no licence so the postie bike (being 110cc motor) would count you out. Not 100% sure though. Check with the cops or department of transport.
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Old 13-04-2009, 08:26 AM   #10
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A CT110 does require a licence in any state as they do have 4 gears as a motorcycle has gears too. You can however get a Postie bike licence as they do not have a lever activated clutch like normal bikes.
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Here you go mate, I found just what you need.


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