R plate info please (applies to N.Ireland drivers only)

[skytek]

Just wondering if any of the other N.I people would know much about this.

As a new driver I'm driving under R plates which absolutely sucks because I'm not supposed to go over 45mph until the year is up!

However, this friday I NEED to take the motorway and rather than sit at 45 would really need to be doing 60-70 to get to my destination on time.

I was wondering if I took the r plates off for that journey and did get stopped (I know the chances are very minimal) would I get in alot of bother (in which case I wouldn't do it) or would I just get a telling off?

I know it would be unlikely I'd get stopped but I don't like to take risks and definately don't want any penalty points on my license!

Thanks for the help.

[Joey]

You'd get done for not displaying your R plates. Though i'm not even sure if R drivers are allowed on the motorway. Either way i'd just take them off and not go above 70mph

[Patrick Gray]

R plate drivers are permitted to go on the motorway but in my opinion you would be more likely to cause a accident at 45mph on a motorway than you would at 70mph.So take them down and as Joey said dont go above 70mph.

[skytek]

Thanks guys, I can't wait to be able to burn the r plates!

If I ever got caught out taking them down on the odd motorway journey do you have any idea how harsh they could be as far as points/fines etc.?

I'm guessing that if my speed limit is 45, then doing 70 on a motorway would mean they could do me for going 25mph over the limit! uh oh!

[Patrick Gray]

well without sounding too harsh because you are still in your first year of driving technically you could be banned.3 points for not displaying and 3 for speeding but lets hope it never comes to that,it would take a very harsh officer

[skytek]

I'm thinking being in a black mr2 with r plates they cops aren't going to be too friendly to begin with, and will probably have a deep inner desire to dish out the maximum they can ! Best play it safe and keep the motorway journeys to a minimum! I still think the 45 rule is one of the most stupid traffic laws there is.

Thanks for the tips guys!