Inspect Your Legal Requirements!

[Paulie]

Just a notice to everyone before you get your hopes up to inspect your country's legal requirements thoroughly. For example, I thought I was elligible from past posted info on the event given I was over 18, but it turns out you need to hold an Open non-Provisional driver's licence which I don't obtain until the end of March. Here's the Aussie rules for a start:
http://au.playstation.com/legal/detail/item253875/GT-Academy-2009-2010-Competition-Specific-Rules/
You may also note that should you win the National Finals you'd want to make sure you have a passport to go to the UK.

Other countries please post your legal requirements for your fellow participants to see as well.

Here is an interactive page that works out if you require a visa to enter the UK, and if so, details how to apply for one:

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa/

 

[lucag120]

lol, DAMMMMMMMMN, I'm out as well, still on red P's!!!!!!

this is a joke.

 

[Stevisiov]

I was in the same situation last time round (well passed my test, but was not eligible due to age). It's still fun to have a go in a competition where you know there are hundreds and hundreds of people giving their all on a level playing field.

 

[NLxAROSA]

Okay, I've just read the Dutch version of the rules, summarized below:

- 18+ years of age;
- Valid passport and ability to obtain a valid visa for the UK;
- Your PSN account that you use for the competition MUST be registered in the same country as you live;
- Valid CAR driver's license (e.g. if you have just bike or large truck it's not enough);
- No criminal record;
- Good health compliant with MSA regulations;
- No contract with other parties that could conflict with the one in the prize;
- No possession or previous possession of national-A or higher MSA license;
- You have never participated in two or more national karting championships.

Full set can be found here.

 

[cicohipe]

Geez i didn't realize it was so intense, might have to actually try and get a decent time in... currently im ranked 85th or something.... good luck hey

 

[Paulie]

/\ I think the karting championships rule could catch some unsuspecting people out as well.......

I was in the same situation last time round (well passed my test, but was not eligible due to age). It's still fun to have a go in a competition where you know there are hundreds and hundreds of people giving their all on a level playing field.

I passed my test almost 3 years ago, Australia requires you be on a Provisional licence for 3yrs before obtaining your Opens. They are asking Aussies be on their Opens.

 

[osrg]

Just a notice to everyone before you get your hopes up to inspect your country's legal requirements thoroughly. For example, I thought I was elligible from past posted info on the event given I was over 18, but it turns out you need to hold an Open non-Provisional driver's licence which I don't obtain until the end of March. Here's the Aussie rules for a start:
http://au.playstation.com/legal/detail/item253875/GT-Academy-2009-2010-Competition-Specific-Rules/
You may also note that should you win the National Finals you'd want to make sure you have a passport to go to the UK.

Other countries please post your legal requirements for your fellow participants to see as well.

Thats ridiculous really....... sorry to hear Paulie

 

[DRIFT4EVA]

meh Paulie ain't worried... He's waiting to pilot a Holden V8 supercar through skyline, reid park, the dipper and Conrod straight haha

 

[Paulie]

meh Paulie ain't worried... He's waiting to pilot a Holden V8 supercar through skyline, reid park, the dipper and Conrod straight haha

You mean in GT5? Yes, yes I am. But still, there are lots of fast guys that aren't allowed to enter.

 

[DRIFT4EVA]

well you've all got a better chance than I.... I don't even own a ps3 haha

 

[Seismica]

Okay, I've just read the Dutch version of the rules, summarized below:

- 18+ years of age;
- Valid passport and ability to obtain a valid visa for the UK;
- Your PSN account that you use for the competition MUST be registered in the same country as you live;
- Valid CAR driver's license (e.g. if you have just bike or large truck it's not enough);
- No criminal record;
- Good health compliant with MSA regulations;
- No contract with other parties that could conflict with the one in the prize;
- No possession or previous possession of national-A or higher MSA license;
- You have never participated in two or more national karting championships.

Full set can be found here.

The rules for the UK are identical, apart from the visa part (which isn't needed).

http://uk.playstation.com/legal/detail/item253876/GT-Academy-2009-2010-Competition-Specific-Rules/

Like i said, i cannot enter as i do not own a full driving license. Due to the cost of a provisional, driving lessons and then taking a test (its something like £50, per test, so if you fail you have to pay again) i will not have a full license by the end of the time limit.

 

[lucag120]

lol, well i raced karts for 5 years, but didn't participate in any national/state titles.
the money required to be competitive at that level was a joke, lets just say multiply how much gt5 will be worth by 300!!! per year lol!!!

but karting did teach me the basics of car control and racing lines/ race craft.

needless to say I'm ineligible anyway because I'm on probationary license. i still cant believe it. how are PD/Sony going to organise the finals??? are they going to look up our files and check if we are of age and license behind our backs or do we need to bring the evidence to the top 20 finals???

 

[Paulie]

lol, well i raced karts for 5 years, but didn't participate in any national/state titles.
the money required to be competitive at that level was a joke, lets just say multiply how much gt5 will be worth by 300!!! per year lol!!!

but karting did teach me the basics of car control and racing lines/ race craft.

needless to say I'm ineligible anyway because I'm on probationary license. i still cant believe it. how are PD/Sony going to organise the finals??? are they going to look up our files and check if we are of age and license behind our backs or do we need to bring the evidence to the top 20 finals???

I'd say they'll ask you for what to bring in the e-mail sent to finalists.

 

[Nauraushaun]

I've have thought it was obvious. Aside from the fact that it says all over the place that you need a full license, you can't legally drive a 370Z on your license (at least not in Victoria), so what makes you think you can race one?

 

[Jay]

I've have thought it was obvious. Aside from the fact that it says all over the place that you need a full license, you can't legally drive a 370Z on your license (at least not in Victoria), so what makes you think you can race one?

Maybe because most sanctioned tracks don't require full licenses to drive on them. But this is Sonys call, the problem with Austalia is the late age we get our Full licenses. Was 19 for me, 3.5 years of being on P's, it's mostly 21 now.

 

[NLxAROSA]

I've have thought it was obvious. Aside from the fact that it says all over the place that you need a full license, you can't legally drive a 370Z on your license (at least not in Victoria), so what makes you think you can race one?

In the Netherlands, a driving license is only required for public roads. What you do on private property is your business (or rather: the owner of the property). Plenty of 14-year old farmboys that do offroad racing on daddy's property.

 

[daan]

I've have thought it was obvious. Aside from the fact that it says all over the place that you need a full license, you can't legally drive a 370Z on your license (at least not in Victoria), so what makes you think you can race one?

Ginetta juniors?

The Ginetta Junior series was introduced in 2003 for racers aged 14 – 17 years old as a natural progression route from kart racing.

The one make series is based on the hugely popular Ginetta G20 car – retaining the rear wheel drive, lightweight characteristics that contributed to its popularity.

The Championship supports the British Touring Car Championship placing it on the biggest stage possible in the UK. Large crowds provide an electric atmosphere and live TV coverage on ITV4 with a highlights programme is part and parcel of the media support.

Racing license ≠ Road license

 

[Paulie]

Not to mention, I got in before those laws were applied in QLD so legally I can drive anything I'm offered a drive in on the road anyway. Should I drive anything? Perhaps not, but still, a 370Z is no twin-turbo V8.

Edit: I also recall some young drivers in series like the HQ Holdens racing before they were even old enough to get a driver's licence.

 

[balang_479]

In the Netherlands, a driving license is only required for public roads. What you do on private property is your business (or rather: the owner of the property). Plenty of 14-year old farmboys that do offroad racing on daddy's property.

Thats every country, what you do on your property is your own business..

 

[NLxAROSA]

Thats every country, what you do on your property is your own business..

Of course, but not if it's against the law what you're doing on your property (e.g. drinking alcohol under the age of 18 in NL).

But driving a car on your own property without a license isn't against the law in the Netherlands. I wasn't aware that that is the case everywhere though.

 

[Sphinx]

Here is an interactive page that works out if you require a visa to enter the UK, and if so, details how to apply for one:

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa/

European Economic Area citizens and Swiss nationals have the right of free movement and residence in the UK.

 

[Paulie]

Here is an interactive page that works out if you require a visa to enter the UK, and if so, details how to apply for one:

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa/

A handy link that may be indeed, especially since a number of GTP drivers look good for strong finishes in their country. I'll quote your post in the first post as well.👍

 

[kayman]

Just a notice to everyone before you get your hopes up to inspect your country's legal requirements thoroughly. For example, I thought I was elligible from past posted info on the event given I was over 18, but it turns out you need to hold an Open non-Provisional driver's licence which I don't obtain until the end of March. Here's the Aussie rules for a start:
http://au.playstation.com/legal/detail/item253875/GT-Academy-2009-2010-Competition-Specific-Rules/
You may also note that should you win the National Finals you'd want to make sure you have a passport to go to the UK.

Other countries please post your legal requirements for your fellow participants to see as well.

ahhh, sheet man, you're in the top 20 too!

 

[kervs1]

No disrespect to those that are not eligible, but I did notice are substantial amount of GTP tags in the Top 20 that are either under 18 or apparently not on a full license. How will that work in regards to the competition? Do the eligible people floating around in the thirties and forties miss out or will they be "bumped up" once the ineligible players are disqualified?

Again, not bagging those that aren't eligible, just a question.

 

[Vince_Fiero]

I checked the rules and get stuck on permanently living in the country:

For the country I'm competing in I can:
* Invite you to my house
* Show it is my property and no one else is living there
* Show a valid driving license of this country
* Show a valid identity card from this country (I have this nationality)

However I can not show that I permanently live there (had to live with my wife to be considered married, go figure), so they consider this house a second residence, and my identity card is given by the embassy in another country (the 2 countries together hold about half the population of NY city).

Actually no issue since I'm having trouble putting my act together, but slight worry since my target time would put me on spot 20 at the moment.

 

[bullie77]

No visa is necessary for EU citizens to enter UK.

The rest of the stuff is pretty much what expected. (anything is far easier than getting a dog into the UK)

 

[ItsHim]

I checked the rules and get stuck on permanently living in the country:

* Show a valid identity card from this country (I have this nationality)

However I can not show that I permanently live there (had to live with my wife to be considered married, go figure), so they consider this house a second residence, and my identity card is given by the embassy in another country (the 2 countries together hold about half the population of NY city).

Usually you get taxed in the country you permanently live in, so that could be something to ease your mind. Try your tax statement

If that doesn't fit, good old gas/water/council tax bills should give good evidence.

Quite a lifestyle you lead

 

[The Stalker]

This is good news for me. Now all i have to hope for is that the 1972 people above me in the UK rankings either;

- Are under 18+ years of age; OR
- Their PSN account that they used for the competition wasn't registered in the same country as they live;OR
- They don't have a valid CAR driver's license OR
- They have a criminal record;OR
- They're in bad health;OR
- They've had contract with other parties that could conflict with the one in the prize;OR
- Possession or previous possession of national-A or higher MSA license;OR
- They've participated in two or more national karting championships.


Here's hoping then

Merry Christmas guys!

 

[NLxAROSA]

Well, I guess it would be hilarious if the top 20 contains a few juvenile delinquents without drivers licenses, but with bad hearts and backs, under contract by Porsche, living in Germany, but posing as a Swedish hot chick.

 

[GTP_rpm]

davissi in the UK tables already claimed "I will not be a racing driver". We all know he's quick enough to get to the UK finals and probably win...but in his words he is too old to be a real racer.

I hope they pick up 21st place if this is the case as I can't even beat his times he's set already!