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Depending on the country youre from, youll have to pass an eyesight test andor a theory and practical test. Click a city on the map or the list to find a driver licensing office near you. The label is posted to the registered persons address and should arrive within five working days. New zealand driver licence may be subject to learner or restricted conditions. For more information, contact the new zealand transport agency nzta phone 0800 822 422 or visit their websites section on driver licensing. After this time, it is illegal to drive on your nz license as a resident of australia. Find out the four steps to complete to get a drivers licence for your first moped rn class. How do i convert my overseas driver licence to a new zealand one. Information can be found on the northern territory transport group website. Convert your overseas driver licence nz government. Converting to a new zealand driver licence waka kotahi nz. The purpose of this bill is to raise the minimum driver licensing age from 15 years to 16 years, and to extend the length of the learner. Land transport driver licensing rule 1999 sr 1999100 note. Go to a nz transport agency driver licensing agent there are totally 3 agents where you can get your new zealand driver licence form.
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Find out about eligibility requirements for a taxi t or charter bus f drivers licence extension in western australia and how to apply. Before you start its always a good idea to check that we have the correct address to send your licence label to. Land transport rule driver licensing amendment 2019. Find out how to get your first drivers licence in wa. New zealand drivers licences are issued by the nz transport agency. The information below is a guide to renewing or replacing your driver licence. Land transport driver licensing amendment bill new. Driver licence translation new zealand kiwi translation. Call the new zealand transport agency nzta on 0800 822 422 about all matters relating to driver licensing and records. The class 1 and class 6 learner and restricted licences will be valid for only 5 years for drivers under 75 years old. Dgs guide road transport of dangerous goods in receptacles of 50 l or kg or less page 5 of 11 record the results of initial and periodic testing of ibcs in test reports, which are kept by the owner of the ibc until at least the date of the next inspection. Even if youre used to driving in other places, you need to be well aware of things like weather extremes, narrow, windy roads and different road rules before you begin on your journey. For information on applications and the licensing process, you should contact new zealand transport agency which administers drivers licensing in new zealand. This rule specifies the requirements for obtaining and renewing a driver licence or licence endorsement in new zealand.
Reinstatement of driver licence after end of suspension for any period other than under section 95 of act or disqualification for a period of not more than 12 months. Once approved, you get a temporary licence which is valid for 21 days. Agency means the new zealand transport agency established under section 93 of the land transport management act 2003. Applicant registers with the driver licensing unit. Whether youre in new zealand for a short time or youre here to stay, you need to make a few preparations if youre planning to drive while youre here. New zealand transport agency approved driver licence translations. How to convert nz driver licence to australian driver licence. Australia and new zealand vehicle registration and driver. Vehicle registration, driver licence, road safety, vehicle chain, pathway. Replace your driver licence if its been lost or stolen if you lose your licence or its been stolen, replace it as soon as you can you can be fined for driving without it. The government of western australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout western australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. For those who are willing to stay in new zealand for more than 12 months, a new zealand driver licence is then required. To transfer your full drivers license from new zealand to a west australian drivers license, you will need to do.
Free nz road code quizzes for your heavy vehicle licence test. Like in the states listed above, you are exempt from taking a test if you hold a current, valid new zealand drivers license. Visitors to new zealand might be tired because of jetlag, early starts and late nights, or because they had a long day driving the day before. You will see that peak hour services are generally good. All new zealand cities and most towns have buses, and auckland and wellington both have citysuburban rail services.
Here you will find all forms, publications and resources available relating to driver and vehicle safety and licensing in western australia. Find out the six steps involved in getting a licence to ride a motorcycle and trike motorcycle re class lams approved. Replace your driver licence if its been lost or stolen nz. But new zealand is a land of wide open spaces and low population density. You can legally drive in new zealand for up to 12 months if you have a current drivers licence. Sep 18, 2014 tony abbott spent most of this week in north east arnhem land, part of his longheld hope to be not just the prime minister but the prime minister for aboriginal affairs. Applying for a new zealand driver licence working in new. The aa is contracted to the nz transport agency to provide driver licensing products and services in new zealand. After a year, youll need to apply for a new zealand drivers license. Heres what you need to know to choose a licence or upgrade your existing licence. Changes authorised by subpart 2 of part 2 of the legislation act 2012 have been made. One news reported on wednesday evening that a booking. Check your drivers licence western australian government.
Check with the nz transport agency nzta for updates on. More information is available on the goverment of western australia department of transport website. Land transport driver licensing rule 1999 sr 1999100. Your new zealand photo driver licence card verifies who you are, the vehicles youre qualified to drive and any conditions. New laws around driver licences come into force today, tightening the rules around gaining a licence. You are exempt from taking the computerised theory test on the road. Part 2 classification of driver licences and endorsements. Because driving in new zealand can be very different to other countries, you need to be wellrested and alert tired drivers are dangerous drivers. Renew vehicle licence rego book, change or cancel a driving test. Buy a road user charges ruc licence nz transport agency. Heavy vehicles class 2 and above including loads, dimensions, working hours, log books and other. The land transport driver licensing rule 1999 the rule sets out the system for obtaining and renewing a driver licence or licence endorsement in new zealand.
Indigenous australians need a licence to drive, but also to work. Check the cost of licences, driving tests and other licensing products. The land transport driver licensing rule 1999 gives little flexibility in how to meet the goals of the. Find out the current status of your western australian drivers licence. Luckily, the process of getting a new zealand driver licence is pretty simply as follow.
New zealand is a multicultural country with a wide variety of landscapes including mountains, lakes and rivers, beautiful beaches, forests, and a lot of rolling farm land the country has two main islands the north island and the south island. Buy road user charges ruc access all online services. Land transport driver licensing rule 1999 sr 1999100 amendments sr 1999302 sr 200684 sr 2006152 sr 2008119 sr 20091 sr 201051 sr 2016 sr 20146. If you have a current and valid overseas driver licence, then you can drive in new zealand for a maximum period of 12 months from the date you arrive in new zealand. You must convert your license within 3 months of arriving.
New driver licence format changes if you have a car class 1 or motorbike class 6 licence there are new time limits being introduced from 1 december 2014 and a newly designed licence. Once approved by the transport agency you can expect to receive your nz photo driver licence within 21 days. If the licence is not in english, you must carry an. In the 52nd new zealand parliament there are five parliamentary parties represented by 120 mps. Safeguarding the health of taxi and private hire car drivers and passengers. You will not need to pass the written road rules test or practical driving test if you hold or have held within the last 5 years, a new zealand driver licence that corresponds to a class c, re or r driver licence and you are applying for a queensland car or motorcycle driver licence. Lta awards three civil contracts to construct four stations for the jurong region line. It specifies who is entitled to apply for a licence or endorsement, the tests and checks they must pass, and the vehicles they are permitted to drive. Transferring your overseas licence department of transport.
If the licence is not in english, you must carry an accurate english translation. It was created on 1 december 2004 by the land transport management amendment act 2004, was the successor entity to the disestablished land transport safety authority and transfund new zealand, and was disestablished from 31 july 2008, merging with transit new zealand to become the nz transport agency. Renew your professional license wa state licensing dol. See clause 8 of schedule 4 to the road transport act 20 no 18. Find out how to apply for western australia drivers licence if you are a. You will need to enter your drivers licence number, date of birth and licence expiry date.
Police do not hold new zealand driver licences removed from a driver on the roadside. The question modules cover the road code knowledge you need to know to take either a class 2 or class 35 theory test for heavy vehicles. Impacts of vision testing prepared by the nz transport agency. Exploring new zealands beautiful landscapes by car, campervan or motorhome is a popular way to get around. You can drive in new zealand without a new zealand driver licence if.
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