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13-05-2008, 03:01 PM | #1 | ||
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Hello my fellow Fordies, I'm starting an apprenticeship next week as a heavy vehicle mechanic. I forgot to bring my drivers licence to the interview last week and now my future boss thinks i'm on the sly because I couldn't produce my licence, lol. When I bring it in next week, i'm wondering if he can check my licence out with the police/VicRoads? I said my licencnce is all clean, but I have had a bad history, ie. drink driving caught twice and he'll probably be spewin' if he finds this out after I said I have a good driving record. If he can't check it i'm safe. I've pulled my socks up now and moved on from my idiotic past. :Reverend:
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13-05-2008, 03:23 PM | #2 | ||
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Yep, He can certainly check. I don't think it will be a big issue if you still carry a valid licence. ie - not suspended/disqualified.
Just hope that it slipped his mind that you told him you have a clean licence. I've got a seriously bad record and I need to drive for my job. My boss has checked my driving record, although no impressed (no one would be) he doesn't really care not can do much provided I still have a valid licence. I wouldnt worry. |
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13-05-2008, 04:37 PM | #3 | ||
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Cheers Stiddy, though I think I'm in a bit of strife as he seemed intent on me having a clear history. I just thought he might want it to photo copy or something incase I jump the country or commit a crime at work and he has proof that i worked there.
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13-05-2008, 04:40 PM | #4 | ||
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Only one way to find out mate. Give him your licence when you see him next and see what happens.
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Make a trip to see you new employer in the next day or so and let him take your licence details there and then
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13-05-2008, 11:40 PM | #6 | ||
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I'd be more worried about being caught lying to a potential employer than some previous driving dui stuff.
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I think a friend had to pay for his own RTA paper record ($35ish??) when he had to prove his driving history for a job. This was the ONLY way they could check his driving history. |
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14-05-2008, 12:32 AM | #8 | ||
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I just know that at my work, all the off-site techs, had to hand over their licences for a photo copy, he took all the copies and checked the record of every single one of us.
The main point of this was to make sure we still had a valid licence. Few people got caught out being suspended and were sacked on the spot. |
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14-05-2008, 01:39 AM | #9 | ||
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He can certainly check
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14-05-2008, 01:58 AM | #10 | ||
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Somewhere in the fine print of some of the paperwork he has shown/given you to sign during an interview it prolly gives him permission to check. In NSW a check can be made on he RTA website as to how many points you have but to get all the info I think you have to go into the RTA yourself and pay $. In Vic it could be different.
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14-05-2008, 02:53 PM | #11 | ||
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If your potential employer is supplying you with a vehicle to drive he will need an accurate driving history to pass onto his insurance company.
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14-05-2008, 04:02 PM | #12 | ||
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Exactly Capri.. Deesun is on the money too, we had to fill out a form for that way back when.
Imagine being unlicenced driving a work car and writing off a high-end Merc or something.. sheesh. lol don't even want to think about what would happen.. *thinks happy thoughts* |
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14-05-2008, 04:13 PM | #13 | ||
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: lol, no dramas, I'll just tell him. Only driving my own car to work.
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[QUOTE=LTDHO]No he can not, it is a breach of the privacy act, very illegal.
..And to think I told him, strewth. He's happy I told him, but was spewin I didn't tell him at the interview. If he can't check it then what's the purpose of the employer needing my licence? |
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15-05-2008, 03:50 PM | #16 | ||
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He only needs the numbers off the licence to check on the net how many points you have but would need your written permission for a printout of what the offenses are and when. He would also have to pay about $35 for it so my guess is that he just wants to check your points. Anyway why didnt you ask him?
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