New P plate rules in WA

[jaydee]

In WA they have just imposed a new rule as of Dec 1 that a P plater that loses 4 points in the 1st year or 8 in 2 years will have their license cancelled and have to go through the whole thing again.

My son who got off his P's last month just got a camera ticket, $150 and 2 points for 10 kays over. Fair cop.

But we're about to start double demerits tomorrow and my daughter falls into this category as she got her P's after Dec 1. So if she gets caught doing 10kays over the limit in the next 12 months during double demerits she loses her license . I think thats a bit tough personally.

I'm all for road safety and particularly trying to get the message through to young P platers, but to lose your license for 10 kays over is too much.

Are these similar rules to other states?