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[VIC] Free 3 Year Driver License Rewarded for a Good Driving Record (Under 25's with Probationary License)

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[VIC] Free 3 Year Driver License Rewarded for a Good Driving Record (Under 25's with Probationary License)
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Ljcheah12 on 22/12/2015 - 11:34 vicroads.vic.gov.au (1101 clicks)
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Free Licence Scheme

The free licence scheme rewards young drivers who maintain a good driving record while on their probationary licence. If you've maintained a good driving record on your Ps, you may be eligible to apply for a free 3 year driver licence. Find out more below.

Am I eligible for a free licence?

You’re eligible for a free 3 year licence if:

  • you'll be under 25 when your probationary licence expires
  • you’ve had a Victorian probationary licence for 4 years (with a P1 for 12 months and P2 for 3 years)
  • you have a clean driving record (you haven’t incurred any traffic related offences while on your Ps) 

You may still be eligible to apply if your licence was suspended due to:

  • medical reasons
  • a Fines Victoria (External link) licence suspension
  • a court conviction for a non-driving related offence (i.e. Community Sentencing Reform). 

For more information, call 13 11 71

How do I apply for a free licence?

Check that your postal address on our records is up to date. When you’re due to graduate to your full licence, we’ll send you a free 3 year licence renewal application form in the mail.

The easiest way to confirm your personal details are correct is by logging into your myVicRoads account and submitting the Free licence application form.

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  • chrism238 on 22/12/2015 - 11:41
    +22

    It's ageist!

    • jcheah12 on 22/12/2015 - 11:43
      +4

      They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

      • shmahoo on 22/12/2015 - 13:11
        +15

        Lest we pay full price

    • endotherm on 22/12/2015 - 18:08

      Just like all lazy taxes these days, you are penalised for being a long-term customer. No love for the older safer drivers. There's just no incentive for me to drive safely any longer…

      • jelko on 22/12/2015 - 19:38
        +5

        No incentive? How about staying alive? Is that not incentive enough?

    • nowlan on 22/12/2015 - 23:13

      total crock. been driving 20 years, no offenses. no rebate for me. plus a full license is 10 year upfront.

  • KentT on 22/12/2015 - 11:43
    +3

    This hit-and-run incentive program seems age discriminatory.

    WA has 1 free year only.

  • stirlo on 22/12/2015 - 11:48
    -7

    This happens automatically when they send you a renewal. It's not really a bargain… It's normal price if you meet the criteria.

    • jcheah12 on 22/12/2015 - 11:51
      +3

      It is a bargain if you meet the eligibility criteria for good driving behaviour..

      You physically have to drive safely if that makes it better..

  • BuyoTheCat on 22/12/2015 - 11:49
    +22

    I was happy when I received a letter for discount on license renewal. The next letter I opened was for a rego renewal. The increase in rego renewal was more than the discount I received on the license.

    Give with one hand, take with the next.

    • tdw on 22/12/2015 - 14:39

      yep, to take full advantage of this, drive someone else's car (legally & with their permission of course ;)

  • Utopian on 22/12/2015 - 11:50
    -2

    Just got my renewal… due January. .. and its ~$76… hmmmmm.

    I'm SO sure my record is clean for that period. Worth a phonecall.

    • jcheah12 on 22/12/2015 - 11:51
      +1

      The scheme begins Feb 1 2016

      • Utopian on 22/12/2015 - 11:54
        +1

        Sorry… I re-read, to find its (also) P Platers only.

        • Utopian on 22/12/2015 - 16:02
          -1

          And now I get 3 neg votes?

          Title has since been changed, info updated.

          Merry Christmas, indeed.

  • mathew42 on 22/12/2015 - 11:55
    +2

    While I commend the scheme, I suggest that this should be considered a targeted offer.

    • KentT on 22/12/2015 - 11:59
      +6

      It's targeted, but not an offer. It's a public service announcement.

      If you qualify, your next license renewal bill will read $0. Like it or not.

      • stirlo on 22/12/2015 - 12:43
        +4

        Exactly, it doesn't require you doing anything and is automatically given to everyone who meets the criteria. Not a bargain

        • 51ngh on 22/12/2015 - 13:46
          +3

          It requires you to follow road rules, which everyone doesn't do

        • rhangman on 22/12/2015 - 13:55
          +2

          Not really. Pretty much only requires you not to get fined. See people all the time doing stupid shit and breaking road rules. Hardly ever see them being pulled over.

        • Nost-dc on 22/12/2015 - 14:25
          +4

          @51ngh: don't you mean "it requires you not to be caught disobeying the road rules"

  • b-hunterr on 22/12/2015 - 11:57
    +2

    Interesting… saw the title and thought great timing!; unfortunately can't seem to find any discount schemes for Vic drivers that are over 26 years.

    • McFly on 22/12/2015 - 12:03

      They had it for a while for all ages but I knew when they brought it in that it would be discontinued before I was due for renewal.
      25 years with no points taken and counting…

      • Utopian on 23/12/2015 - 22:16

        No points given ;)

        They're demerit points.

        • McFly on 24/12/2015 - 00:08

          No offence given! :p

  • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2015 - 12:03
    +4

    I'm sorry, an ongoing scheme that has been operating for numerous years is not a deal.

    • redcreek200 on 22/12/2015 - 20:09
      -4

      Get off your high horse. I see deals post here all the time that repeat. Bitdefender is one. Never had to buy a license over the past 2 years because of re-advertised deals. No one gets uptight over that !

      • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2015 - 20:55
        +1

        Bitdefnder is periodic not ongoing

  • hoxygt on 22/12/2015 - 12:04

    What a nice initiative, wouldn't work in WA - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-21/western-australia-defi…

    • KentT on 22/12/2015 - 12:18
      +3

      You get one free year in WA now.

      Probably not next year though.

    • melbstheburn on 22/12/2015 - 14:16

      How can this be when they have a liberal government in WA, it must be someone elses fault…..

  • jjcf on 22/12/2015 - 12:14
    -4

    VicRoads is just pranking you because they know everyone in Victoria is a shitty driver.

    jjcf on 22/12/2015 - 12:14 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • plmko on 22/12/2015 - 12:24
      +7

      Hahaha coming from someone who lives in Sydney. Why don't you honk your horn more, it makes traffic go faster.

  • rhangman on 22/12/2015 - 12:20
    +3

    A discount isn't new. Used to apply to anyone. Only found out that they dropped it when I got my last renewal. Would have been the first time I actually qualified to. Needless to say, I've started speeding again.

    The reason they dropped it for everyone was apparently it was costing them too much money since half of the people on the road qualified.
    http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/vicroads-scraps-li…
    Safe drivers? No way I'd describe close to half of drivers as safe. More to driving safely than just not getting speeding fines.

    • Hirolol on 22/12/2015 - 12:27
      -1

      wow, i thought i still got this.
      i am 29 and never had a driving infringement.

      if anything it should be free if you're a good driver.
      and why is vic road complaining about losing too much money. they are a service to the community not here to make as much money as possible.
      they should be taxing the police and their revenue cameras, surely there would be enough money to share with vic roads and especially when the police are using their roads to make money…
      instead we are the ones that get stung!!

    • McFly on 22/12/2015 - 12:59
      -3

      Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews said the government’s decision to cut the program was “tricky”, “mean” and “shortsighted”.

      He's had a year to bring it back. Guess his union mates aren't too good at sticking to the limit…

      • arcticmonkey on 23/12/2015 - 07:11
        -2

        He's too busy cleaning up the mess from the secretive deals the Liberals left behind.

  • RockyRaccoon on 22/12/2015 - 12:48
    +19

    so this is really only an information piece, its not a bargain, as there is nothing anyone needs to do to get it other than have a clean license for 3 years.

    Now if you had a 3 year clear license and then you needed to apply for it, then that would mean letting people know about it would help.

    If we say this is a bargain, then posting that stopping smoking, our drinking coke, is a bargain as it saves money and saves lives…..

    Just my 2½ cents

    Move it to the forums

  • tomclancy on 22/12/2015 - 13:12
    +3

    OP, I appreciate the effort you've put in to the post but it really does belong in the forums. It's not really a deal.

  • Tal_Shiar on 22/12/2015 - 13:14
    +5

    Up voting because it's handy information to know, sure it's targeted and not applicable to all, but it's dissemination shouldn't be hindered by trivial opinions and squabbles, there are similar posts here on ozbargain

  • pmupsinep on 22/12/2015 - 13:52
    +10

    Also, if you follow the road rules you also will be exempt from receiving any fines/infringement notices. Save between $40-$3000. What a bargain…

  • SilentBob on 22/12/2015 - 13:56
    +1

    "Good driving record" pfft, most people drive like idiots, just because they haven't been caught for speeding doesn't mean they are a good driver.

  • pringleskid on 22/12/2015 - 14:15
    +1

    This is not a bargain, it should be in the forums.

  • J4ckal on 22/12/2015 - 14:20
    +1

    Not a deal, merely informative, should be posted in forums.

    • belongsinforums on 22/12/2015 - 21:41

      There are a plethora of posts like this that go unnegged, even though they're informative, e.g. the most recent Plex deal. Why not neg them too?

      • J4ckal on 23/12/2015 - 11:18

        Partly because I don't have a ps4 or xbox. Didn't click the deal.

  • D3m3ntia on 22/12/2015 - 14:40
    +3

    Save $105 when you pay for a parking ticket of $6.total saving $99. Wish someone posted that before I forgot to buy a ticket.

    The 25 peyote who up voted this "deal" are just going around negging everyone that disputes it.

    • Utopian on 22/12/2015 - 16:09
      +3

      The people who down voted this "deal" are just going around up-voting everyone that disputes it.

      No more peyote for you!

  • Roary on 22/12/2015 - 15:18
    +3

    How about this bargain..

    Save $100 by not speeding and getting a speeding infringement.
    Is basically the same criteria and reward

    • Utopian on 22/12/2015 - 16:07
      +2

      No thought at all.

      A standard req fee for your license is removed. Speeding fines aren't similar in any way.

      • Roary on 22/12/2015 - 16:46
        -3

        Yes its very similar

        You speed when you on probation then you get a fine and you also have to pay a fee for your license
        You speed when your a normal driver and you still get a fine.

        Basically not speeding saves you money. Still not a bargain..

  • paulaus on 22/12/2015 - 15:18

    You guys got it cheap in Victoria $76 for 3 years…Just paid $122 in Qld for 3 years.

    • Pizdets on 22/12/2015 - 15:25

      They make there money when Vic drivers get booked doing 1km/h over the speed limit.

      • [Deactivated] on 22/12/2015 - 15:33
        +1

        And if you don't drive but use Public Transport instead then they beat you up if you don't have a valid Myki.

      • Utopian on 23/12/2015 - 22:06

        3 KM or more ;)

        It sucks, but quite simple… don't speed.

  • cheesecactus on 22/12/2015 - 15:42
    +3

    And i thought my free 1 year in WA was good

    • tdw on 22/12/2015 - 16:04

      i remember having to sit down after i read that letter, such was the excitement lol

      • cheesecactus on 22/12/2015 - 19:05

        One of my friends got it, then assumed he didnt have to do anything for the free year. Got pulled over a while later and got fined for driving without a licence for 6 months.

        • tdw on 22/12/2015 - 19:08

          damn. sucks about your friend :( iirc, i think you still had to send in your renewal form but without payment.

        • cheesecactus on 22/12/2015 - 19:18

          @tdw: yep, you had to tell them if you wanted 1 free year, or 5 for the price of 4

  • [Deactivated] on 23/12/2015 - 00:35
    -2

    I call such offers for what they are … ageist and bulls#!t

    My blood boils when I see places offering free meals or free fruit for kids. If you have the brats pay for their food.

    Why should single / childless couples subsidize families who already are doing it well with government benefits, rebates and taxes!

  • 2real4u on 23/12/2015 - 08:26
    +3

    Why do you all care so much if its in deals or forums? OCD? Way to discourage future posting.
    Let it go.. Let it go..

  • hogwarts on 31/12/2015 - 16:48

    That's a good deal but should be nationwide and all ages

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