You can also add your email address if you would like to receive future licensing reminders and other notifications by email. Have an eyesight screening check we do them onsite. If you dont complete a course, you must hold your restricted licence for at least 18 months. Waka kotahi is a new zealand crown entity tasked with promoting safe and functional transport by land, including the responsibility for driver and vehicle licensing, and administering the new zealand state highway network. The nz transport agency has video guides for installing child restraints and an explanation of legal requirements for their use. There are some minor changes which include an update of test guides to reflect current test guidelines. Best and worst places to sit your driving test in nz. Why work for us we dont want to brag, but there are some pretty good benefits to working for vtnz job opportunities view all the current. If youre given 100 demerit points in any 2year period, your licence will be suspended for 3 months. The nz transport agency recommends around 120 hours, but depending on how your. Have you brought your current new zealand passport or two other approved forms of identification to. Your new zealand photo driver licence card verifies who you are, the vehicles youre qualified to drive and any conditions. Prohibited and restricted items new zealand customs service.
The information contained in this application does not limit the nz transport agencys authority to reject or accept an application, taking into account any conditions or. All waka kotahi nz transport agency offices are still closed to the public. Using a driving instructor while preparing for your test can increase your. Changes to many learner and restricted driver licence expiry dates. Fines, penalties and losing your licence new zealand government. The restricted licence test involves sitting a practical driving test. Please allow plenty of time and avoid travelling at peak. Find out more about the conditions of getting your full licence at nzta. New data obtained from the nz transport agency reveals youre much more likely to pass a restricted or full licence in these. For many driving offences, youll be given demerit points as well as a fine.
With experience in both the uk and new zealand, peter is passionate about road safety and making sure every individual is equipped with the skills and knowledge to drive safely right from the start. More information can be found on the nzta website, including agent locations offering administration facilities, theory tests, restricted practical tests and full practical tests. About the ministry of transport ministry of transport. The aim is to make sure you can drive safely during a range of driving manoeuvres and in various types of traffic. You must also have held your learner licence for at least 6 months. The primary purpose of the nz transport agency the transport agency is to create transport solutions for a thriving new zealand. Oct 19, 2014 how the nz transport agency keeps you moving published on oct 19, 2014 this booklet provides information on nzta services that help road users have a safe and enjoyable journey while at the same. Watch our drive videos for more helpful information about the driver licence tests. There are some minor changes which include an update of test guides. The nz transport agency recommends around 120 hours, but depending on how your skills have progressed you andor your coach may feel that you need slightly longer. The information will be disclosed to our agents and contractors and road controlling authorities in relation to these purposes. Youll need to pass a practical driving test to show that you can drive safely on new. Check with the nz transport agency nzta for updates on covid19 and available nzta and agent services.
Book a practical driver licence test nz transport agency nzta. In late september 2018, the nz transport agency s board raised concerns that the agency s regulatory function was not performing as it should be. For all new model new motorcycles up to and including 125cc you must have either abs. The transport agency may also disclose the information collected in this.
Review of the nz transport agency treatm ent selection algorithm a bstract the objective o f this research, carr ied out between 2012 an d 2015, wa s to improve the treatment. How the nz transport agency keeps you moving issuu. If you are already registered to use a nz transport agency online service, select the login button to proceed. So here we are, our only motivation is to see motorcyclists having more fun, being confident and being safer on the roads, we want to make a difference. The nz transport agency doesnt publish or publicise test routes because the aim of the test is not to assess how well you can drive a route you already know well. Our 0800 free phone lines are not operating, with the exception of 0800 4 highways 0800 44 44 49, which remains open for reporting urgent incidents on the state highway network. Being safe on the road rules and reasons new zealand police. Guest speakers from auckland transport and a panelist from the nz transport agency will walk you through the auditing process for temporary traffic management worksites.
On behalf of the left hand drive enthusiasts federation lhdef. Waka kotahi nz transport agency general manager transport services brett gliddon said it is important for people to understand that the experience of using public transport under level 2 will be. Restricted driving test failure rates increase as more. The official new zealand road code by nz transport agency. You will need to pass another theory test and your new licence will be issued for a further 5 years. Now that you have your restricted licence, you can start preparing for the final. Traffic management courses traffic control courses parallaxx. Permit information general information nz transport agency. Nz transport agency driver licensing agents in bay of plenty.
The nz transport agency sets the following conditions for a restricted licence. Find out about services open under alert level 2, including driver licensing and driver testing. You should read this to be fully aware of the restrictions placed on the nz transport agency. Before you start its always a good idea to check that we have the correct contact details to send your licence label to. Waka kotahi nz transport agency general manager transport services brett gliddon said it was important for people to understand that the experience of using public transport under level 2 would be. Watch a short video 2mins 45s about the risks of driving while distracted nz transport agency website. If youre renewing a learner or restricted car licence, or motorcycle licence. Driver licensing frequently asked questions faqs do it online book a practical test, replace a licence. Learn the process of how to book, prepare and pass your nz driving test. Only drive an automatic car if you sat the restricted test in an automatic, unless you are accompanied by a supervisor.
It was created on 1 august 2008 by the land transport management amendment act 2008, merging transit new zealand with land transport. How to get your learner licence in new zealand car, motorbike, suv, truck and other heavy vehicles driving any of these requires having a drivers licence. If you complete an advanced driving course, you must hold your restricted licence for at least 12 months before you can apply for your full licence. The nzta require a minimum of two full working days notice and. You also must have held your learner licence for at least six months. The nz transport agency is contracted to provide these services under an agreement with the ministrys chief executive. Visit the new zealand legislation website to read the rules clause referring to use of mobile phones. Alcohol andor drugs are a factor in about a third of all fatal crashes. From 1925 local authorities issued driver licences, which were renewed each year when a completely new licence was issued. The new zealand automobile association aa has a long standing contractual and partnership relationship with nz transport agency for both the range of vehicle and driver licensing services and working together on behalf of motorists. Books published by nz transport agency wheelers books. Renew vehicle licence rego book, change or cancel a driving test. At one of our driver licensing vtnz stations or any of the other nz transport agency s driver licensing agents.
Book your restricted licence test online, by phone or in person. Nz transport agency vehicle inspector code of conduct. This book fits the a book written in 2010 or 2011 category on the bingo board. This will include how to complete a site condition rating form, common scenarios and what the rcas are looking at. The transport agency may use this information for the purposes of monitoring and regulating operator behaviour. To keep you safe while youre still learning, there are some conditions you must follow while on your restricted licence. We can also help you apply for an international driver permit if you need to drive overseas. A restricted licence is the second step of the threestage process to get a full driver licence. The nzta require a minimum of two full working days notice and a fee will be charged.
Realme is a service from the new zealand government and new zealand post that includes a single login, letting you use one username and password to access a wide range of services online. The aa is contracted to the nz transport agency to provide driver licensing products and services in new zealand. Land transport rule 320032 steering system amendment 2009. Restricted licence waka kotahi nz transport agency. Explanation of the newlook driver licence cards which were introduced to accommodate the new 5year learner and restricted driver licences. The nz transport agency is a new zealand crown entity tasked with promoting safe and functional transport by land, including the responsibility for driver and vehicle licensing and investigating rail accidents.
New zealand drivers licences are issued by the nz transport agency. For help with the online booking service, call 0800 822 422. The nz transport agency said that young drivers are most at risk during the first six to 12 months of their restricted licence phase, when they start to drive solo. Renewal of vehicle licence rego before you start its always a good idea to check that we have the correct contact details to send your licence label to. You can book the test online before you go into the agent.
Our role in improving new zealands land transport system extends from planning and funding activities, supporting public transport and building the networks that connect communities to ensuring that the people. From 1 april 2020 abs will be mandatory on all new model new motorcycles over 125cc. The aa is contracted to the nz transport agency to provide driver licensing. With our five nationwide branches we are able to serve all of new zealand, from the major cities of whangarei, auckland, hamilton, tauranga, new plymouth, napier, palmerston north, wellington, nelson, christchurch, dunedin and invercargill to everywhere between. Road safety posters, pamphlets and online tools schools can download posters to share messages about safe road use, aimed at a young audience. Nz transport agency abs on motorcycles mandatory april. View traffic cameras from across new zealand to see current road conditions, traffic jams and heavy traffic. Rules team nz transport agency po box 2840 wellington email. How to get a restricted licence waka kotahi nz transport agency. You must have your learner licence for 6 months before applying for your restricted licence.
As a registered supplier, you can receive email notification of any new tenders we publish, download and view the documentation electronically, and participate in forums to seek clarification or to ask questions. How to get a restricted licence nz transport agency. To sit your full licence test, you must be at least 18 years old and have held your restricted licence for 18 months, or six months if you are aged 25 or more. Book a time to do your restricted licence test if booking at an aa centre if you need to change or cancel your restricted licence test, please visit your aa centre or call 0800 822 422 monday friday, 8am 6pm. Moving to new zealand moving to nz new zealand movers. Shop whitcoulls wide range of transport books online or in store.
The full licence practical test is a 30 minute test with a testing officer, who will assess whether your driving is good enough to progress to the next level of driver licence. Moving to new zealand if youve got the right skill set well help get you set up with a career in new zealand key roles at vtnz were always on the lookout for great people to join our team. You have to pay this fee when you book your test not when you go to sit the test itself. If youre changing a paper licence to a photo driver licence. The new zealand transport agencys network of agents will continue to conduct the driver licence test.
Nz transport agency wishes to invite organisations to bid for the supply goods andor services contained within this system. Six must dos before you arrive for your learner car licence test. Take a look at the key roles we recruit for at vtnz. Critical errors in the restricted and full licence tests external link immediate fail errors in the restricted and full licence tests external link. However, if you complete the aa defensive driving course you can sit your full licence six months early at 17. Complete as per part one of online submission form. The process of applying for a full licence is pretty similar to applying for a restricted licence. We know the value of the journey we have been on so really the only proactive choice was to study and qualify as nz transport agency nzta approved instructors and pay the learning forward.
If you book online, youll still need to go to a driver licensing agent before your test to make your. Waka kotahi is a new zealand crown entity tasked with promoting safe and functional transport by land, including the responsibility for driver and vehicle licensing and investigating rail accidents. Peter hookham established rightway driving academy in 2017, after leaving nzta, and following nearly 40 years in the transport industry. You will find more information on licence age restrictions on the nz transport agency website. Find out more about learner licence conditions at nzta. You can pay speeding tickets and other police infringements directly to the police. Nz transport agency wetland areas in wellington facebook. When the ministry of transport took over driver licensing, renewal was fiveyearly from 1953 and a coupon was fastened inside the book at every renewal.
You must hold your restricted licence for a minimum time. In addition to using your coach it is a good idea to book in a few lessons with a driving instructor. To get your restricted licence, you must apply at a driver licensing agent. You need to pay for your test at the time you book it. Critical errors in the restricted and full licence tests external link immediate fail errors in the restricted. The road code contains all the rules and facts that are to do with the roads and cars in new zealand which are needed to pass the learners license test. When youre ready to resit your test you will need to make another booking and. More information about the full licence practical test. Skip to content coronavirus disease covid19 services update. At alert level 2, more people are using their cars, public transport, and cycling on the roads.
This means that if you are under 18 years of age you will only be able to convert your licence to the equivalent new zealand licence your age allows within new zealand. How to pass the nz restricted licence test youtube. Buy road user charges ruc access all online services. Book a driver licence test traffic and travel driver licences vehicles. Learner licence, restricted licence, full licence, licence, renewals and. In addition to using your coach it is a good idea to book in a few lessons with a driving. You have to renew your licence every 10 years until youre 75. Exemptions are granted pursuant to section 166 of the land transport act 1998.
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