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100% off NSW Driver's Licence & Car Registration for Pensioners

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100% off NSW Driver's Licence & Car Registration for Pensioners
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Turd on 24/03/2017 - 10:56 rms.nsw.gov.au (685 clicks)
Last edited 22/04/2017 - 14:21 by 1 other user

Long time user please be harsh on me.

In case people do not know..
If you are a pensioner you do not need to pay for car registration!!

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/registration/fees/index.html
The pensioner concession applies to one vehicle per eligible customer.

Also free drivers license fees..

Pensioners

Eligible pensioners receive the following products free of charge:

Licences
Driving tests
Riding skills test
Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (CBA) log book and guide
Replacement learner driver log book
Photo Cards (Carers and Seniors Card holders also receive a Photo Card free of charge).

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/licence/fees.html

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  • [Deactivated] on 24/03/2017 - 10:57
    +1

    How much is this normally?

    • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 10:57

      Well my mum.. Car rego is about ~$600 a year, and 10 year license is $330.

      So yeah!

      • jv on 24/03/2017 - 11:04
        +16

        Car rego is about ~$600 a year

        Not for pensioners.

      • fattyboombatty on 24/03/2017 - 11:06
        +4

        age limit for 10 year license is 44, after that you can only get a fiver
        unless you're mum is one of those really young pensioners in which case you should be in school with the other kiddies :-P

      • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:07
        +1

        Turd… that $600 rego fee you mention would include the CTP insurance.. which is NOT free for people on a pension… aged, disability pension or others…
        Also the 10 year licence option is only available to people aged from 21 - 44 so it would exclude aged pensioners.
        5yr licence is $178 normally.

        • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:08
          +1

          CTP is separate. Car rego is car rego, unlike some other states.

        • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:11
          +1

          @Turd:
          cars, station wagons and trucks
          Tare Weight (kg)
          Up to 975 $207
          976 to 1154 $240
          1155 to 1504 $293
          1505 to 2504 $448
          2505 to 2794 $650
          They must have a big vehicle?

        • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:12
          +1

          @xywolap: Oh right.. It was just a guestimate.. I think it's $293.

          So man it's a great saving am, I wrong?

        • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:22
          +1

          @Turd:
          Correct… your guestimate looked like you included the CTP. $293 would be roughly right for a regular sedan.
          CTP's are more about $450+ anyway, so that makes $750 plus your inspection fee $40? plus some TPP insurance… easily over $1000 before you take the car onto the road every year… Ouch!

        • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:24
          +1

          @xywolap: yep ! but minus 10-15% due to pay rego and fees via cc using egiftcards with cash rewards and eftpos cards ;)

        • techboy on 24/03/2017 - 15:27
          +1

          @Turd:
          How do you use egift cards to pay ?
          I thought that they were only for woolies, Coles etc…

    • JuggaloG on 24/03/2017 - 10:58

      Car registration depends on the motor vehicle.

      • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 10:59

        Yep! But if pension it is free! So before people ask.. Buy an expensive car get parents (if pensioners) to own it. Then you get free rego!!!

        • jv on 24/03/2017 - 11:06
          +3

          Buy an expensive car get parents (if pensioners) to own it.

          Then they pay full rego on their car…

        • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:07
          +1

          @jv: if it is their only car they dont

        • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:08
          +2

          @jv: kids wont care about that..

        • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:09
          +1

          @xywolap: Professional ozbargainers! Tryin' to say a buck to survive in Sydney

        • mathew42 on 24/03/2017 - 11:15
          +3

          However you may find that you've breached your insurance conditions (e.g. locatoin of the car) which will make the policy "null and void".

        • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:16

          @mathew42: How do they find out if your borrowed mums car and sleeping at your house or not? Just wondering.

        • mathew42 on 24/03/2017 - 11:21
          +2

          @Turd: Toll payments, GPS records, phone data, etc. All easy to check if the insurance company is suspicious.

        • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:23

          @mathew42: Privacy act prevents this unless ordered by court.

        • Nedman on 24/03/2017 - 11:28
          +2

          @jv: If both parents are pensioners, they can have two cars with free rego. One for them and one for you.

        • jv on 24/03/2017 - 11:30

          @Nedman:

          If both parents are pensioners,

          Can you get your parents to divorce and remarry, that way you four free regos for the wife and kids ????

        • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:34

          @jv:
          The discount applies to both husband and wife if they are both on a pension. They get a free rego and licence each.
          No need to split up the family yet JV … :-)

        • jv on 24/03/2017 - 11:36

          @xywolap:

          They get a free rego and licence each.

          If they divorce and remarry though to other pensioners, won't you get four free regos?

        • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:37
          +3

          If you have a serious accident where there is a lot of money involved that is where using your parents rego/insurance whatever scheme comes unstuck.
          Job one with any insurer is to find a way to reject the claim and they do have ways of finding out.
          Your free or cheap rego/insurance could leave you paying for the rest of your life…
          It has happened… is it worth it?

        • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:38

          @jv: … Yes… didnt think of that.. LOLLL.
          You do take things to the limit… he he he

        • INFIDEL on 24/03/2017 - 11:54
          +1

          @xywolap:
          I drive my Father's car with his Pension discount in Queensland. He no longer drives due to health issues & I am his carer living at same address.

          I have comprehensive insurance in my name, but third party with rego is in his name, but covers all drivers of car. I have been given advice that the insurance will cover me.

        • INFIDEL on 24/03/2017 - 11:57
          +4

          @jv:
          Even for dedicated OzBargainers, asking your parents to divorce & remarry other pensioners is a bit much work to get a deal😯

        • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 12:25

          @Infidel:
          Not for us hard core bargain hunters… :-)

        • Maverick-au on 24/03/2017 - 12:30
          +3

          @Turd:

          Privacy act prevents this unless ordered by court.

          In the event of a claim you have to co-operate with the private investigator assigned to investigate and if you don't allow them access to the information requested your claim can be denied. The investigator will look at things like who drives the car normally, talk to neighbours and friends, take statements from anyone who might have information regarding the claim, check out servicing records and who paid for servicing and the list goes on. If you register a car in your parents name to save money this is fraud which is a criminal offence and on top of the prospects of having a criminal record you will face huge hurdles in trying to obtain insurance for the rest of your life.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 24/03/2017 - 12:42

          @xywolap:

          kids wont care about that..

          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_abuse

        • Scrooge McDuck on 24/03/2017 - 12:43

          @jv:

          Can you get your parents to divorce and remarry, that way you four free regos for the wife and kids ????

          Easier to just cut off your leg jv.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 24/03/2017 - 12:44

          @Maverick-au:

          In the event of a claim you have to…

          And people still purchase insurance. :[

        • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 12:47
          +1

          @Scrooge McDuck:
          yes.. better to have none :-( ????

        • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 12:50

          @Maverick-au: Oh ok. I downloaded game of throans.. is that bads?

        • rifter on 25/03/2017 - 22:40

          @mathew42:
          Privacy breach on all three.

        • mathew42 on 25/03/2017 - 23:52

          @rifter: The privacy breach will depend on what you agreed to when accepting the insurance policy.

          In answer to the question How much information can my insurance company request from me?

          As much information as they need to make a decision on whether to approve or reject your claim. However, a request for information has to be relevant to the claim.

          It is a good idea that if you provide the requested information you should also keep a copy for your own records and keep a record of every time you are being requested for more information, why it is being requested and when it was requested and provided.

          Secondly insurance policies typically include the industry standard clause 'Breach of Duty of Utmost Good Faith'. I doubt some of the suggestions made here would pass that test.

  • TightAssDrake on 24/03/2017 - 11:00
    -1

    I'm sorry but how many %?

  • flangeflange on 24/03/2017 - 11:02
    +8

    where do i sign up to be a pensioner?

    • bbtlovebbt on 24/03/2017 - 11:10
      +1

      Your boss's office.

    • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:13
      +2

      Easy peezy… work for 50 years then fill in the application.. :-(

  • jv on 24/03/2017 - 11:05
    -7

    Public Announcements are not bargains, this belongs in the forums…

  • [Deactivated] on 24/03/2017 - 11:05
    +11

    OzInformation continues…

  • videoman on 24/03/2017 - 11:07
    +1

    In before someone posts a deal on primary producer's concessions.

    • [Deactivated] on 25/03/2017 - 19:13

      Half priced diesel

  • drazenm on 24/03/2017 - 11:07
    +1

    Does anyone know if pensioners will be getting a discount on the green slip? By the new law from few weeks ago that was announced regarding green slip price cut.

    Thanks you :)

    • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:09

      Do not think so.

    • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:14

      Interesting Drazenm.. I did hear that they were looking at overhauling the CTP setup, mostly because of the rorts and rip offs that are making premiums higher all the time.

  • mubd1234 on 24/03/2017 - 11:19
    +5

    It's funny how grumpy old pensioners are often the ones complaining about cyclists not being entitled to the road because they don't pay for rego, even when they don't pay for rego themselves!

    • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:22
      +2

      Maybe they dont know they can get free rego/licenses?

    • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:26

      1… All old pensioners are not grumpy!! I'm one and I will have you know that &&***^^%%$%&&&^^… grrrr…. (LOL)
      2… Personally, I have paid full rego, licence and insurances EVERY year on my cars for well over 40 years prior to receiving the benefit….
      …. bike riders have not contributed one lousy cent, ever.

      • Scrooge McDuck on 24/03/2017 - 12:54
        +4

        bike riders have not contributed one lousy cent, ever.

        You may not be serious, however:

        1. Many bike riders are also licensed car owners, meaning they've paid licensing and registration fees.
        2. Registration is charged on a weight basis due to wear and tear on roads among other factors. The combined weight of a bicycle and operator is trivial compared to that of a car.
        3. Bicycle riders travel slower, less far and on fewer roads than motor vehicle drivers, causing still less wear and tear on roads.
        4. Governments may want to incentivise bicycle use…
        • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 14:50
          -3

          The licence and rego fee they pay is for their car … not their bicycle, skateboard, etc. You are free to go and mingle with the cars, trucks and busses on our overcrowded roads… but stop blaming others for your bad choices..

        • Scrooge McDuck on 24/03/2017 - 15:05
          +3

          @xywolap:

          The licence and rego fee they pay is for their car … not their bicycle, skateboard, etc.

          But you said they "have not contributed one lousy cent, ever", which is not correct. Further, when they're riding their bicycle, they're not driving their car, paying for both would be redundant.

          but stop blaming others for your bad choices..

          lol wut?

          I didn't do that. 🙄

        • Tuba on 25/03/2017 - 00:22
          -2

          Registration could be argued is charged for the lane use, if I have to give a cyclist 1.5m, they often take up a lane. They have no plate to report for wrong doing…

          Redundant? Im not using my car when I sleep, or use a car park and walk. I have to pay for my motorcycle, and both cars… but Im only using one at a time.

    • drazenm on 24/03/2017 - 11:26
      -1

      I'm not a pensioner but no offence, no cyclists shouldn't be on the road, I say this safety wise. If you listen to the news, every single day at least one motor cyclists is hit and hurt pretty badly and they have space for the whole lane width to ride on and they are almost literally invisible in most cases for a car driver on the sides and back how fast and frantic city traffic is. So what am I to say than for a cyclist whose supposed to have 1m free space on the side when the lane width is at most places barely 2-2.5m??? Where does a car go then? In the other lane or drag at 15-20km forever behind the cyclist?

      If you value life go and cycle in the park.

      • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:30
        -3

        I am also a keen cyclist and even a once in a while mc rider and anyone who demands that motorists who have to deal with very overcrowded roads these days also make allowances for people on 2 wheels with a death wish has got their head in a very dark and smelly place.
        I would not risk cycling on a public road these days and it is not the motorists fault.

      • mathew42 on 24/03/2017 - 12:30
        +3

        So what am I to say than for a cyclist whose supposed to have 1m free space on the side when the lane width is at most places barely 2-2.5m??? Where does a car go then? In the other lane or drag at 15-20km forever behind the cyclist?

        Most cyclists riding on major roads during peak hour are travelling at 40km/h. Is saving 1-2 minutes really that important that you are going to risk killing a cyclist. Secondly those cyclists are not driving cars which are reducing traffic on the roads.

      • Rollins on 24/03/2017 - 13:58
        +3

        The statistics are not there to backup your opinion. There are more deaths on motorcyles than bicycles. Also you are significantly reducing your risk of various "lifestyle" related diseases by riding a bike/walking/running. Also keep in mind that these health issues are funded by the tax payer aka Ozbargainers, therefore if cyclists pay rego/insurance (which as mentioned most do) smokers/drinkers/obese folks should also be slugged extra for being a burden on the health system.

        So what to do ? You wait 5 seconds pass when you can. Most cyclists as are most car drivers are nice considerate folk who will likely get out of your way when they can.

        Be glad the cyclist is not driving a large vehicle in the frantic city traffic therefore making it slightly less frantic.

        You can google the average speed on most major suburban roads, I think you will also see they are way below average cycling speeds, i.e above 20….

        Ps. I am not a pensioner. We should also have reduced rego for cyclists. Or reduced rego for multiple vehicle owners. I can only drive one at a time ! here's another idea…. CTP is tied to the person and not the vehicle.

        • danyool on 24/03/2017 - 21:46

          Or reduced rego for multiple vehicle owners. I can only drive one at a time!

          Or what about pay as you drive rego? I'd love to only have to pay $2 per day for the days I use a car, not for the days it's parked at home.

  • tomclancy on 24/03/2017 - 11:25
    +2

    100% off is a better deal than 50% off. +1 from me

  • afoveht on 24/03/2017 - 11:28
    +1

    Should update post to Targeted.

    • Cheeper on 24/03/2017 - 11:31

      always has been a benefit so really just an item for public notice??
      many other benefits out there too…

    • Tuba on 24/03/2017 - 11:32
      -1

      Its not about cyclists, oh wait, not what you meant…

      • Cheap Charlie on 08/04/2017 - 12:37

        100% different. I do not play fat controller.

        • Tuba on 08/04/2017 - 12:37

          stalking old posts, sad bored little man.

  • [Deactivated] on 24/03/2017 - 11:35

    i hear scotty is changing the URL to ozinformation.com.au soon

    this isnt a bargain.

  • Tacooo on 24/03/2017 - 11:45
    -5

    OzBargain not OzPublicKnowledge

    • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 11:54
      +2

      Not really… Just like recharging opal at woolies no one knows. Same with using cashrewards for life hacks of 5% off. >.<

      • Smol Cat on 24/03/2017 - 11:58

        I literally see you everywhere around here. Are you some kind of magical turd that cannot resist bargains?

        • INFIDEL on 24/03/2017 - 12:02
          +3

          "Howdy Ho folks!" Its Mr Hankey the Christmas OzBargain Turd💩

        • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 12:17
          +3

          Professional :)

      • Tacooo on 24/03/2017 - 12:04

        Still, not OzBargain. Maybe we should open OzLifehacks for all these "deals" that keep getting posted.

        • INFIDEL on 24/03/2017 - 12:09

          That's the reason the Report button is for - this belongs in Forums. Negs aren't for that purpose.

  • INFIDEL on 24/03/2017 - 11:45
    +2

    Similarly, free NSW National Parks Pass

    With an NPWS exemption card, pensioner Concession Card holders and EDA, Intermediate and Special Rate (blinded, TPI and TTI) pensioners are entitled to free motor vehicle entry into all fee-collecting national parks and reserves.

    Pensioners get a renewal of card annually, so discount information should be advised there.

  • TLZ on 24/03/2017 - 11:56

    Isn't this the case always though?

    • INFIDEL on 24/03/2017 - 12:04

      More a forum topic or Wiki of discounts for pensioners😯

    • Cheap Charlie on 24/03/2017 - 12:29
      +2

      The same can be said about a percentage of "deals" published here.
      As an example this "deal" https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/285995.
      An every day government service.
      Strangely enough the percentage of respondents were rock hard over it???

      Waiting for a target "deal" about the Tax Free Threshold… 😉

      • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 12:40
        +1

        That's easy, tax free threashold.. Buy a cheap property and or negative gear it and or have a ABN and offset your taxes with income and pay taxes and income with VISA gift cards 10%-20% off using amex.

        Should make a post about this?

        Life hacks!

        • Cheap Charlie on 24/03/2017 - 13:47
          +1

          Based on recent posts you would be letting the community down to not communicate such a DEAL

  • Bnjam3 on 24/03/2017 - 12:11
    +2

    Seems like its the day of NSW RMS on ozbargain

  • MathNerd on 24/03/2017 - 12:32
    +4

    I love reading your comments Turd:
    "One step closer to affording Sydney property!"
    "Life Hacks 101"
    "This is how you can survive in Sydney"
    Pure gold mate, gives me a chuckle everytime I read it. Keep it up dude :)

    • Turd on 24/03/2017 - 12:34
      +1

      lol!

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