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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter Area LTB1 September 2008 (NHW131)New Driving Licence Test Rules, Fire Safety, Blue Ribbon Day, Police Crime Report, Fog Lights. By Malcolm Lawrence - 2nd September 2008 - Back to News
Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.
Police Co-ordinator: Senior Constable Brett Godden, Phone 5131 5085
Next Meeting
When: Monday 15th September 2008.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Salvation Army Hall,
Bridle Road, Morwell.
New Driving Licence Test Rules:
If you get your P plates from 1 July 2008, and you’re under 21, you will now have an extra probationary licence stage. It’s another P plate. As part of Victoria’s new Graduated Licensing system, there will be two probationary licence stages.
A first year P1 (red plates), followed by a three year P2 (green plates). You need a good driving record to progress from P1 to P2 and then to a full licence. Any licence suspension, or other serious offences, will add an extra six months to the probationary period, plus the period of suspension. The extra probationary licence stage has been introduced because young drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than experienced drivers.
For more information about the new test and other changes to the Licensing System, visit www.gls.arrivealive.vic.gov.au
If you’re applying for a licence from 1 July 2008, you have to pass a new driving test. To help you pass, make sure you have at least 120 hours of supervised driving in a variety of conditions, including 10 hours at night, and that you can drive safely in different driving situations such as normal and busy traffic and at intersections. The skills you have gained in getting these hours is your best preparation for the new driving test, for more important information, see the Learner Kit that will help you prepare for the test, or visit
www.gls.arrivealive.vic.gov.au
Statistics Show That Too Many Friends can Be Lethal:
From 1 July 2008, a P1 driver under 21, will be allowed to carry no more than one passenger aged between 16 and 21, at any one time. The reason is simple. A probationary driver is four times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash when carrying two or more passengers. Often these passengers are friends. That’s enough reason for the new rule, isn’t it? To find out more about this new peer passenger rule, visit
www.gls.arrivealive.vic.gov.au
FIRE SAFETY – COOKING
The majority of all house fires start in the kitchen. Here is some good advice to avoid fires at home:
* Always stay in the kitchen while food is cooking.
* Loose clothing can easily catch fire while cooking on the stove; make sure your clothing is clear of the stove.
* Hot oils and fats catch fire easily. Do not use water to put out an oil fire. Use a dry powder extinguisher or fire blanket. If Safe To Do So.
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* Turn off the cooking appliance if you are not staying in the kitchen.
* Children need constant supervision to protect them from the dangers of fires, scalds and burns. Accidents happen very quickly, ensure pot handles are turned inwards.
Blue Ribbon Day:
Blue Ribbon Day on September 29th is a public day of Remembrance for police killed in the line of duty. It is also an occasion when a grateful community can show their appreciation and support to all serving members of our Police Force. Blue Ribbon this year celebrates it 20th Anniversary.
Police Crime Report For August 2008 NHW Area LTB1
Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For The Area Are Listed
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3/8/2008 Kurt Street Property damage to a house.
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10/8/2008 The Boulevard Theft from the backyard of a house.
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14/8/2008 The Avenue Theft from a house.
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18/8/2008 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to a residence.
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24/8/2008 The Boulevard Property damage to a dwelling
Summary Of Stolen Items For The Above Offences
6 Cigarettes/Liquor, 2 Clothing.
3 Offenders were arrested for any reported offence in the area.
Remember! always report any suspicious incidents to the Police by dialling 000 (triple zero)
Fog Lights:
Changes have been made to Road Safety Rules to include any front fog light, previously the rules only applied to rear fog lights. Using fog lights in other than hazardous weather conditions is an offence under the new rules.
What is a fog light? Fog lights must be independently switched on, if they go off when going from high to low beam then they are driving lights. Also fog lights must be at a lower level than the headlights other wise they are additional lights, or if connected to the dip switch are driving lights.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au
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