Australia introduced a special category in the driver's license

It's relatively common news for drivers who have crashed Ferraris or McLarens, for example. High power, mostly rear-wheel drive, maybe bad weather, all are a recipe for disaster.

Of course, drivers who are not aware of how much power is under their arms and legs. Australia has decided to crack down on motorists who can't afford the burden of their purchases.

From December 1, 2024, it imposed the obligation to introduce a new category in the driver's license called U. With this category, drivers can drive Ferrari, Lamborghini and other super sports cars.

Under the new Australian regulations, drivers need a new U category to drive a vehicle up to 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, which has a power-to-weight ratio of 276 kW/per tonne or more.

The paradox is that the new driver's license category does not require practical driving courses in Australia, in which drivers can eventually be trained with advanced driving skills, but an online course, where drivers are theoretically trained on how to drive a car with high performance, what are the dangers associated with high force and what are the features of the various assistance and safety systems.

After I pass the course and take the online test, I can update my driver's license. The online course costs 61 Australian dollars, which is equivalent to about 37 euros, and you will also need about 19 euros for a new permit.

The first penalties began. The driver of the Lamborghini Huracana STO is the first in Australia to be stopped by a police team on the morning of December 1. He did not have category U on his driver's license, although his car has 630 horsepower and a curb weight of about 1340 kg, so 470 horsepower per ton.

The Australian police mention that the fine for drivers who drive without category U is about 1500 euros. For repeated violations, the penalty increases and may be accompanied by arrest. Drivers of cars requiring category U may be if caught with a safety system deliberately disabled, such as ESC or automatic braking. /Telegraph/