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FREE Novelty "L" and "P" Plates for The First 1000 Requests

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FREE Novelty "L" and "P" Plates for The First 1000 Requests
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forrest on 30/04/2009 - 20:39 hotpl8s.org (3095 clicks)
Last edited 03/05/2009 - 21:48 by 1 other user

Offer mentioned in today's Student Edge newsletter: http://www.studentedge.com.au/standard.asp?pg=180.

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Terms & Conditions For The Novelty Probationary Sticker Set Promotion.

  1. The special offer is open to Australian residents aged 16 or over.
  2. To claim the free product on offer ("Novelty Probationary Sticker Set") you must complete all fields in the special offer form and submit to HOTPL8s.
  3. No more than one free product can be claimed per person.
  4. The free products are subject to availability and are only available whilst promotional stock last.
  5. There is no cash alternative.
  6. By claiming a free product all participants will be deemed to have accepted and agreed to be bound by these rules.
  7. HOTPL8s Pty Ltd reserves the right to cancel or suspend this promotion or to amend the rules at any time without notice.
  8. HOTPL8s Pty Ltd decision on any aspect of the promotion is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  9. We are committed to your privacy and we value your trust. Please feel free to read our Privacy Policy.
  10. HOTPL8s Pty Ltd is not responsible for replacement of any products that are not received due to your failure to provide accurate delivery information or that are not received for any reason.
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  • Blinda on 30/04/2009 - 20:52
    -7

    Deal link.
    Dunt bother

    • forrest on 30/04/2009 - 20:54
      +2

      what do you mean?

    • Easy Money on 30/04/2009 - 20:58
      +2

      Ordered one, link seems to be fine. Nice Find :D

    • Blinda on 30/04/2009 - 23:05

      I actually mean "dead link"…. Typo….D'oh
      Got "unablt to process order" problem as well.
      Might works with Google Chrome. will give it another shot

  • BOC14 on 30/04/2009 - 20:57
    +1

    This seems fine to me.. Blinda care to elaborate?

    • Blinda on 30/04/2009 - 23:08

      Finally put thru the order using Google Chrome.
      Nice finding

  • alo1234 on 30/04/2009 - 21:07

    thanks, just about time I need one, those sold at supermarkets are so crap, can't even stick…

  • jennkei on 30/04/2009 - 21:09

    Looks interesting, will try out for a set..thanks.

  • gstfree on 30/04/2009 - 21:11
    -2

    unable to process the order.

    • forrest on 30/04/2009 - 21:13

      mine went through fine. if you have difficulties, they mention this: "If you are having trouble with this form please send us your details on the "Contact Us" page."

  • forrest on 30/04/2009 - 21:23

    anybody else has problems?

  • alo1234 on 30/04/2009 - 21:34

    I got problem submitting that form using IE8.

    Try Firefox and it worked.

    • em on 30/04/2009 - 23:22

      I tried firefox, came up with a weird error. But I do use a script blocker

  • BOC14 on 30/04/2009 - 21:39

    No problems using Google Chrome

  • pmmehta22 on 30/04/2009 - 21:40

    yes I cant even submit the order!!!

    • forrest on 30/04/2009 - 21:45
      +1

      use Firefox or Google Chrome, not Internet Explorer, and it will work.

      • pmmehta22 on 30/04/2009 - 23:22
        +1

        Thanks it worked…

  • ryivian on 30/04/2009 - 22:08
    +7

    free, but they are so pretentious i felt compelled NOT to order one

    • BOC14 on 30/04/2009 - 22:35
      -1

      yea they are pretty crap but I rarely say no to a freebie =]

  • Davo1111 on 30/04/2009 - 23:00
    +7

    Probably not legal, i can see an angry nsw cop fining me for some silly reason.

  • [Deactivated] on 30/04/2009 - 23:13
    +9

    Am I the only one who thinks the designs are so terrible? I didn't get one eventhough it was free

  • ddxsamx on 30/04/2009 - 23:19
    -2

    LOL. I reckon a Green P with a white background is a "Hotter Plate" ;)

    Each to their own though I guess.

  • neosin on 01/05/2009 - 00:35
    +2

    Is this even legal???

    I highly doubt it!

  • bendertiger on 01/05/2009 - 07:33
    +2

    Illegal, sorry guys!

    You might be able to get away with it, but since the plates don't comply with transport department standards…is it really a good look copping a 'didn't display plates' fine on your l's or p's?

  • [Deactivated] on 01/05/2009 - 08:59
    +1

    just ordered a few but then realised you'll probably get fined for having illegal L / P plates.

  • Tigerman on 01/05/2009 - 09:23
    +6

    These plates do not comply with the Road Safety Act and therefore leave you open to a fine and 3 demerit points if you display them on your vehicle. Is it worth it?

    • zhenjie on 01/05/2009 - 09:44
      +3

      Agreed. There was a crackdown on illegal L P Plates last year, those stupid splat designs. IRC it was 3 demerits points as you mentioned. Akin to not displaying a plate at all.

      • browser on 01/05/2009 - 10:14
        +4

        It's actually worse than displaying nothing. Displaying a non-compliance plate is asking for trouble.

    • elcheapo on 01/05/2009 - 13:58
      +3

      +1 for -1

  • whichtyler on 01/05/2009 - 11:46
    +3

    Yes. Not a bargain when you consider the fine and points.

  • Shoocat on 01/05/2009 - 11:48
    +5

    Seems pretty irresponsible of the student mag to assist in giving these away so that people can break the law.

  • zhenjie on 01/05/2009 - 12:48

    I'm not voting negative because its a freebie, and you DONT have to display them on your car. Could use them for other purposes.

    • whichtyler on 01/05/2009 - 14:47
      +7

      I was of the same view until I saw that the website was explicitly recommending them for use on vehicles.

      • kimmik on 01/05/2009 - 16:51
        +2

        agreed

  • AntMan76 on 01/05/2009 - 12:49
    +3

    Gives the cops an excuse to pull you over.

    Way to go drawing attention to yourself and copping a fine for this (and maybe then some other 'illegal' mod too).

    They look stupid anyway.

  • BargainMe on 01/05/2009 - 13:17
    +5

    They look crap, I would never display those on my car!

  • TeaEarlGreyHot on 01/05/2009 - 16:43
    +2

    "L" & "P" plates are of a standard and are to be displayed for a reason!
    As with all road laws, they exist to reinforce common sense and minimize risk.
    Road use is a privilege that that comes with RESPONSIBILITIES so that the rest of us poor sods have a half-decent chance of getting home alive…

    NEGATIVE

    • forrest on 01/05/2009 - 21:35
      -2

      sorry, teaearlgrey, but i really don't understand how is your comment related to this post. how will these L and P plates be different to the normal ones in terms of "reinforcing common sense and minimize risk"? how will normal plates achieve this anyway?

  • cacbm on 01/05/2009 - 17:08
    +3

    Bad product. In fact we should negative vote this deal so no-on can see. (ie. more negative votes than positive votes)

  • nkbswe5 on 01/05/2009 - 18:37
    +1

    While any freebie is a good deal, it's not legal to use so…
    Could be good for a prop or decoration >_>
    Not good for what it's advertised for anyway…

  • qiang on 01/05/2009 - 21:03
    +3

    ILLEGAL

  • ThePistonHead on 01/05/2009 - 21:16

    Pretty stupid really, illegal and looks terrible.

  • forrest on 01/05/2009 - 21:17
    -3

    if everybody is saying it's illegal, can someone point me to a section of the Act where it is specifically mentioned that L or P plates with a drawing in the background are illegal? if such a section exists, mods should remove this post.

    • forrest on 02/05/2009 - 17:50

      what did ozbargain turn into? what's wrong with this comment that got 3 negative votes?

  • lolmao on 01/05/2009 - 21:50
    -2

    hmm how can i cancel my order lol

  • Tigerman on 01/05/2009 - 22:46
    +2

    Forrest, I don't have a copy of the Road Rules at home with me, but the definition of a 'P' plate in Victoria is a plae which is 205mm x 205mm in size and conspiculously displays the letter 'P' on a red or green background (Depending if it relates to either a P1 or P2 licence holder). A plate with a picture on it does NOT fall into this definition and therefore it is not a 'P' plate and the offence is 'Fail to display 'P' plates'. A fine and 3 demerit points. Same definition for a 'L' plate except it is a black letter L on a Yellow background. A picture fails to make it a color background. Why do we need to change this and make them more 'fancy' when the idea is to allow all other road users to clearly see the inexperience and ability of a new driver on the roads and make the necessary compensations for them if necessary. The law isn't there just to make the Probationary driver or Learner driver perform an act for the sack for it!!! Think about it, driving isn't a carefree activity that doesn't matter if we get wrong. People die on the roads in multiple numbers everyday in Australia. It's time that we all took it serious and followed the Rules and Regulations set out for all of us to follow to make it a safer environment on the Road for ALL of us. No twisting and bending of the rules, just plain and simple by the book. It's not that hard really. Except some responsibilities in life!!!

    PS It funny how this offer is for the catergory of drivers which represent 65+% of all motor vehicle collisions!!! Go figure!!!

    • forrest on 02/05/2009 - 17:56
      -1

      i still don't know how did you come to the conclusion that the drawing on those plates make them invalid? instead, you preach the same mambo-jumbo about following the rules…if only the diplay of plates will deem everyone good drivers…

  • rawm on 01/05/2009 - 22:59
    +2

    I just ordered 1 so it would cost em money to produce and ship out to me :) i dont think this company will be around very long…might be a collectors item?

  • kristo on 01/05/2009 - 23:27
    +4

    "HOTPL8s has spent years carefully researching, designing and patenting their latest innovation that combines increased safety with great designs." that information implies they are aware of the legal risks to themselves and the buyers, (albeit here the recipients are not paying).

    the laws regarding this may be dubious at best, but it's another guarantee of baiting the cops if they see you with one, it will provoke more unwanted interest in your car than you expect.

    in any case the DESIGNS which have taken years, look utterly disappointing — they might have borrowed some useable designs if a graphic designer was too expensive — the 3 designs they are offering are only going to appeal to ten year old children.

    FAIL.

  • alo1234 on 02/05/2009 - 01:14

    Are we ASSUMING things ? Why don't just email VicRoads or whoever has authority and ask?

    To Tigerman: What background does ozbargain have? White? Nah can't be, cos there are texts and pictures and stuff everywhere, it doens't have a background :)

    • Davo1111 on 02/05/2009 - 04:16
      +1

      http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettingalicence/200707_p…
      "Display of P plates – P plates (red P on white background) must be clearly displayed on the front and back of the outside of the vehicle. The letter P on the plate must not be hidden. "
      http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettingalicence/200707_r…
      "#Changes to the display of L and P plates on vehicles.
      L or P plates may no longer be displayed from inside your vehicle. All learner and provisional drivers must clearly display their L and P plates on the front and back of the outside of the vehicle. The letters L and P on the plate must not be hidden. The penalty for incorrectly displayed plates is two demerit points and a fine."

      a cop could easily argue that the plate was obscured by writing on the sign,

      • Davo1111 on 02/05/2009 - 04:17
        +1

        (cont from above)

        http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Licensing/Driver_licenc…
        This shows exactly what needs to be displayed on the car (which is not a novelty plate).
        "The holder of a class C (car) P1 licence must clearly display red P-plates (PDF**, 20KB) on their car."

        See it actually has an example of what MUST be clearly displayed.

        • [Deactivated] on 02/05/2009 - 12:16
          +1

          Hmm it does only say the letter P must not be obscured. Looks like the makers of those have been reading up too. Still, I wouldn't use these due to their sucky design, and the extra attention it would draw by police.

      • alo1234 on 02/05/2009 - 08:38
        -1

        The P or L on those novelty plate is not hidden. They must have eyes problem, I can see it clearly.

        And nothing on those rules say anything about picture can't be in the background either. Must check with the authority haha

        • Davo1111 on 02/05/2009 - 14:54

          yeah, thought it's not that you can see it, it's that every other downer can see it when on the road. Take for example the rules about putting lights/neons in your car etc. The nsw rules say that it must not be distracting to other drivers. The police are still able to hand out plenty of fines, though they probably are not personally distracted by it. At the end of the day, it's a cheap piece of junk that provides unwanted attention by the police, something i'd probably want to pass on.

          • forrest on 02/05/2009 - 18:01

            @Davo1111: i respect your opinion about the crappy design, davo1111, but to say it's illegal (when is not), to say it obstructs other drivers from seeing it (only if their are blind) and to say that without clear plates, everyone will die, is just unbelievable.

            • Davo1111 on 04/05/2009 - 04:11

              @forrest: i've seen people get fined for hanging one of those cardboard 'air fresheners' from the rear vision mirror because it is distracting to the driver…. common sense doesn't run with nsw police

          • alo1234 on 02/05/2009 - 18:21

            @Davo1111: Once again, you are talking about fines and stuff but can not point out where did they say that( i.e. your plate must have PLAIN color background, no drawing, nothing else except the letter L or P and the PLAIN background).

            Please cut the police thing off if you can't 100% confirm those plates are illegal. Cheers

            • Davo1111 on 04/05/2009 - 04:14

              @alo1234: whatever dude, people will make their own mind up whether they are illegal or not. I'm giving my interpretation of the law, which may or may not be the opinion of the police. If you're willing to risk 3 demerit points on a "free" piece of cardboard then goodluck with that.

  • cacbm on 02/05/2009 - 18:38

    1. The design is crap. It's my opinion but it's seriously bad. I can draw something better than that, and I'm really bad at drawing stuff.

    2. I don't know whether it's illegal or not. But I can understand that it will certainly have the potential to attract unwanted attentions from the cops. It's like having a very dirty number plate, you'll be fine in most cases but some cop who's having a bad day will stop and fine you.

    3. What they should have done is to have the standard L and P plates, but with novelty borders around it.

  • abacus on 02/05/2009 - 19:58

    Boy you guys really get worked up about trivial things. 60 comments and no-one has 30 seconds to ring a police station and ask a simple question.

    • alo1234 on 02/05/2009 - 22:21
      -1

      I've emailed VicRoads, but I don't want to ring up 000 to ask them this question lol. Why don't you?

      • swimmingtoad on 03/05/2009 - 23:12
        +1

        000 isnt a police station… By him saying ring a police station, it means ring the local station on its normal xxxx xxxx non-emergency number

  • ShortyX on 02/05/2009 - 20:17

    No deal.

  • kristo on 26/05/2009 - 19:37
    +2

    official response from VicRoads:

    "Thank you for your request, unfortunately the P Plates do not meet the standards and should not be used. This advice is based on the regs. which require a red, green or yellow background.

    The plates in question are not a single colour."

    NSW RTA echoed the same information. looks like this company is looking for a new market, perhaps they could sell them to primary school children, who may just like the designs.

    • Easy Money on 26/05/2009 - 20:45
      +2

      Well thats a bit of a bummer then…Just to let everyone know, i've received my set of these from them just last week. Not sure what else to do with them now i guess..

  • kds123 on 30/05/2009 - 01:04

    Got mine as well.

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