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Reprint as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 (SR 1999/100) Pursuant to the Land Transport Act 1998, the Minister of Transport makes the following ordinary rule.
Contents Part 1 Preliminary provisions Title and commencement Interpretation Objective of rule Consultation Application Restrictions on granting of exemptions by Director [Revoked] Part 2 Classification of driver licences and endorsements Classes of licences Types of endorsements Part 3 General provisions relating to applications Application for driver licence, endorsement, or driver identification card Page 9 9 20 20 20 22 22 22 22 Note Changes authorised by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 have been made in this reprint.
A general outline of these changes is set out in the notes at the end of this reprint, together with other explanatory material about this reprint.

This rule is administered by the Ministry of Transport.
1 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Identification Application must be lodged with licensing agent Images on driver licences and driver identification cards Eyesight test Fees Part 4 Learner licences, restricted licences, and full licences Learner licences Obtaining learner licence Conditions of learner licence Restricted licences Obtaining restricted licence Conditions of restricted licence Obtaining full licence Full licences Part 5 Endorsements Dangerous goods (D) endorsement When dangerous goods endorsement required Obtaining dangerous goods endorsement Driving instructor (I) endorsement When driving instructor endorsement required Obtaining driving instructor endorsement Vehicles in which driving instructor endorsement authorises instruction Holder of driving instructor endorsement must retain records of instruction provided and comply with requirements arising out of audits Passenger (P) endorsement When passenger endorsement required Obtaining passenger endorsement Forklift, roller, tracks, and wheels (special-type vehicle F, R, T and W) endorsements When special-type vehicle endorsement required Obtaining special-type endorsement Testing officer (O) endorsement When testing officer endorsement required Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Obtaining testing
 officer endorsement Holder of testing officer endorsement must retain records of driver testing undertaken and comply with requirements arising out of audits Vehicle recovery (V) endorsement When vehicle recovery endorsement required Obtaining vehicle recovery endorsement Criteria and procedure in relation to fit and proper person test Part 6 Driver identification cards Application for driver identification card Driver identification card property of Agency Driver identification card property of Agency Part 7
 Medical fitness Eyesight testing Medical declaration Special medical examination Requirements of medical examination Powers of Agency Advice of right to appeal General provision about medical certificates [Revoked] 44 44A 44B Medical certificates Obligations of person who issues medical certificate Applicants may be referred for on-road safety test Part 8 Theory and practical tests for driver licences Theory tests Theory tests required Standard for passing theory test Theory test to be conducted by licensing agent or testing officer Practical driving tests Practical skills tests required On-road safety test 45 46 47 48 49 43 44 44 44 45 47 47 47 49 49 50 51 52 52 53 54 54 55 55 55 56 3 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Transitional provision for applicants 80 years and over applying for driver licence Practical driving test not to be completed using certain vehicles Standard for passing practical test Persons who may conduct practical driving tests Practical driving test may be terminated Applicant for more than 1 class of licence Applicant for more than 1 class of licence Certification test for testing officer Certification test for testing officer Person taking test must produce identification Person taking test must produce identification Part 9 Conditions relating to driver licences and endorsements Conditions relating to physical disability Condition imposed on Class 1R licence in relation to driving motor vehicle with automatic transmission Transitional provision for condition relating to automatic transmission vehicle Removal of condition relating to automatic transmission Condition relating to automatic transmission not to apply in certain circumstances Part 10 Period of validity of driver licences and endorsements Period of validity of driver licence Period of validity of endorsement Part 11 Format of driver licences, driver identification cards, and “L” (learner) plates Features to verify and protect licence
 integrity Form of driver licence Form of temporary driver licence Form of driver identification card Form of “L” plate 56 57 57 57 57 58 59 59 59 60 61 61 62 62 63 63 65 66 67 67 49A 50 51 52 52A 53 54 55 56 57 57A 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 4 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 12 Renewal, replacement, and reinstatement of driver licences and endorsements Renewal of driver licence Renewal of driver licence Reinstatement of driver licence with respect to those who have been disqualified for more than 12 months after end of disqualification 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 Special provision relating to person who is overseas, or in prison or hospital [Revoked] Renewal of endorsement Renewal of endorsement Renewal of passenger, vehicle recovery, driving instructor, testing officer, or dangerous goods endorsement Renewal of special-type endorsement Special provision relating to person overseas, or in prison or hospital [Revoked] Renewal of driver identification card Replacement of driver licence or driver identification card Replacement of driver licence or driver identification card if lost, stolen, etc Replacement of driver licence or driver identification card if surrendered Discovery of replaced licence or driver identification card Part 13 Suspension, revocation, and surrender of driver
 licences or endorsements Requirements for tests, medical examinations, and approved courses Requirement to be in notice Obligations on person required to undertake test or medical examination, or complete approved course Suspension of driver licences and endorsements Suspending driver licence for medical reasons Suspension of endorsements 67 67A 67B Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1
 October 2011 82 83 84 85 85A 86 87 Revocation of driver licences and endorsements Revocation of driver licence or endorsement Suspension and revocation of endorsements Surrender of certain documents Surrender of driver identification card that has been suspended or revoked Voluntary surrender of driver licence or endorsement Reinstatement of surrendered driver licence or endorsement Replacement driver licence or endorsement Replacement of driver licence or endorsement revoked on medical grounds Licence may not be renewed while licence suspended or holder disqualified Part 14 Recognition of overseas licences and licensing of drivers from overseas 88 Recognition of overseas driver licence or permit Overseas driver licence conversion 89 89A 90 91 92 Obtaining New Zealand driver licence Requirements not applying to overseas drivers New Zealand driver licence may be subject to learner or restricted conditions Requirements for diplomatic and consular personnel Obtaining International Driving Permit Part 15 Approval of courses and course providers Approval of courses Agency may approve courses Requirements for approval of course Application for approval of course Approval of course Agency may consent to modification of course Agency may revoke course approval Approval of course providers Agency may approve course providers Requirements for approval as course provider Application for approval as course provider 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 6 82 84 85 85 85 87 89 89 90 92
 93 93 94 94 96 97 98 98 99 100 100 100 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 102 103 Approval as course provider Agency may revoke or suspend approval of course provider Part 16 Miscellaneous provisions relating to responsibilities of drivers Prohibition on display of “L” plate except in appropriate circumstances Prohibition on defacing, etc, driver licence or driver identification card Part 17 Transitional provisions Driver licences continued in force by section 23(4)
 of Act Equivalent class or type of driver licences and endorsements Holder of certificate of approval or provisional certificate of approval as driving instructor Holder of approval as testing officer Holder of hazardous substances endorsement Forklift drivers Conditions continue in force Expiry of driver licences, etc Obtaining new driver licence Additional requirements relating to issue of passenger endorsements Additional requirements relating to issue of vehicle recovery endorsement Person holding more than 1 class of licence Person issued with learner or restricted licence Provision relating to time for which licence held 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 Period of validity of licences and endorsements issued under this Part 119 120 Period of validity of licences issued under this Part Period of validity of endorsements issued under this Part 121 Transitional provision relating to driver licences expired, suspended, etc, when rule comes into force Person disqualified or holding expired or suspended driver licence not required to have held learner or restricted licence 100 101 103 103 103 104 105 105 105 106 106 107 107 108 109 109 109 109 110 110 7 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Transitional provision relating to renewal of P, I, O, and V endorsement 122 P, I, O, and V endorsements may be re-issued for 12 months Schedule 1 Objective of the rule Schedule 2 Consultation carried out under section
 161(2) of the Act Schedule 3 Classes of driver licence Schedule 4 Types of licence endorsement Schedule 5 Theory tests [Revoked] Schedule 6 Practical driving tests [Revoked] Schedule 7 Certification test for testing officer [Revoked] Schedule 7A Countries from which holders of driver licence or permit not required to sit theory test for Class 1 or 6 licence Schedule 8 Countries from which holders of driver licence or permit not required to sit practical driving test 111 113 115 117 119 119 119 120 120 121
 8 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 1 r 2 1 (1) (2) (3) 2 (1) Rule Part 1 Preliminary provisions Title and commencement This rule may be cited as the Land Transport (Driver Licens- ing) Rule 1999.
This rule is the Land Transport Rule 91001.

This rule comes into force on 3 May 1999.
Interpretation In this rule, unless the context otherwise requires,— accurate English translation, in relation to a valid driver li- cence or permit issued overseas, means a translation prepared by— (a) a diplomatic representative at a high commission, em- bassy, or consulate; or the overseas issuing authority; or a translation service acceptable to the Agency (b) (c) the Act means the Land Transport Act 1998 Agency means the New Zealand Transport Agency estab- lished under section 93 of the Land Transport Management Act 2003 all-terrain vehicle means a special-purpose vehicle (with or without motorcycle controls and equipment) that— is principally designed for off-road use; and (a) has 3 or more wheels; and (b) has an engine capacity exceeding 50 ml; and (c) has a gross weight of less than 1 000 kg (d) ambulance means a motor vehicle designed and used princi- pally for the carriage of sick or injured persons approved course means a course approved under clause 96 articulated bus means a bus consisting of 2 or more rigid sections that— (a) (b) articulate relative to each other; and have interconnecting passenger compartments that al- low passengers to move freely between them; and 9 Part 1 r 2 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (c) are not easily detachable from each other without spe- cialist equipment Authority means the Agency established by section 66 of the Land Transport Management Act 2003 class, in relation to a driver licence, means a class of licence specified in Schedule 3 combination vehicle means any motor vehicle (other than a special-type vehicle) with a trailer attached or that has any pivot points to allow any part of the chassis of the vehicle to move or rotate in relation to any other part of the chassis of the vehicle correcting lenses includes glasses, contact lenses, and other aids to vision worn by a person course provider means an individual or an organisation ap- proved under this rule to provide a course that has been ap- proved under this rule
 dangerous goods means goods declared to be dangerous goods in Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 dependant means— (a) a child who ordinarily resides with a licence holder or a licence holder’s spouse or partner and— (i) whose care is primarily the responsibility of the licence holder or the licence holder’s spouse or partner; and (ii) who is being maintained as a member of the li- cence holder’s family; and (iii) who is financially dependent on the licence holder or the licence holder’s spouse or partner; and (iv) who is not a person in respect of whom payments are being made under section 363 of the Children, Young Persons, and their Families Act 1989; or a relative of the licence holder (other than a child to whom paragraph (a) applies or the spouse or partner of the licence holder) by blood, marriage, civil union, or adoption who ordinarily resides with the licence holder, and who receives a social security benefit under the Social Security Act 1964; or (b) 10 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 1 r 2 (c) any other person not covered by paragraphs (a) or (b) for whom the licence holder is the primary caregiver driver identification card means a card issued under the regu- lations or the rules made under the Act endorsement means an endorsement specified in Schedule 4 forklift means a motor vehicle (not being fitted with self-lay- ing tracks) designed principally to lift, carry, or stack goods by means of 1 or more tines, platens, clamps, or other similar attachments full licence means a driver licence of any class that is not sub- ject to the conditions of a learner licence or a restricted licence gross combined weight means the aggregate of the gross laden weights of the vehicles that make up a combination vehicle gross laden weight, in relation to a motor vehicle, means— (a) the greatest of the following weights: (i) a weight specified (subsequent to the latest modification specified, if any) as the gross
 laden weight of the vehicle by the manufacturer of the vehicle: a weight specified as the gross laden weight of the vehicle, or of a vehicle of that kind, by or under regulations or rules made under the Act: the weight of the vehicle, together with the load that the vehicle is for the time being carrying, including equipment and accessories: (ii) (iii) (c) (b) if evidence is adduced in respect of any but not all of the 3 weights referred to in paragraph (a), the greater of the weights, or (as the case may be) the only weight, in respect of which evidence is adduced: if evidence is not adduced in respect of any of the weights referred to in paragraph (a), the total of the unladen weight of the vehicle and the weight of the maximum load that the vehicle may safely carry guardian has the same meaning as in section 15 of the Care of Children Act 2004 11 Part 1 r 2 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 highest class, in relation to a driver licence, means the licence class with the highest number, other than Class 6, as set out in Schedule 3 L, when following a licence class number, is an abbreviation for a learner licence large passenger service vehicle means any passenger service vehicle other than a small passenger service vehicle learner licence means a learner driver licence issued under Part 4 licensing agent means the Agency or a person to whom the Agency has delegated functions and powers under section 73(1) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 in relation to the issuing, renewal, and replacement of driver licences light trailer means a trailer whose gross laden weight does not exceed 3 500 kg medical practitioner means a health practitioner who is, or is deemed to be, registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand continued by section 114(1)(a) of the Health Practi- tioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 as a practitioner of the profession of medicine mobility device means— (a) a vehicle that— (i) is designed and constructed (not
 merely adapted) for use by persons who require mobility assist- ance due to a physical or neurological impair- ment; and is powered solely by a motor that has a maximum power output not exceeding 1 500 W; or a vehicle that the Agency has declared under section 168A(1) of the Land Transport Act 1998 to be a mobil- ity device (ii) (b) moped has the same meaning as in section 233(1) of the Land Transport Act 1998 motor vehicle— (a) means a vehicle drawn or propelled by mechanical power; and includes a trailer; but does not include— (b) (c) 12 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 1 r 2 (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) a vehicle running on rails; or [Revoked] a trailer (other than a trailer designed solely for the carriage of goods) that is designed and used exclusively as part of the armament of the New Zealand Defence Force; or a trailer running on 1 wheel and designed exclu- sively as a speed measuring device or for testing the wear of vehicle tyres; or a vehicle designed for amusement purposes and used exclusively within a place of recreation, amusement, or entertainment to which the pub- lic does not have access with motor vehicles; or a pedestrian-controlled machine; or (vi) (vii) a vehicle that the Agency has declared is not a motor vehicle under section 168A of the Land Transport Act 1998; or (viii) a mobility device motorcycle— (a) means a motor vehicle running on 2 wheels, or not more (b) than 3 wheels when fitted with a sidecar;
 and includes a vehicle with motorcycle controls that is ap- proved as a motorcycle by the Agency; but does not include a moped (c) national register of driver licences means the register main- tained by the Authority under section 199 of the Act occupational therapist means a health practitioner who is, or is deemed to be, registered with the Occupational Therapy Board continued by section 114(1)(a) of the Health Practition- ers Competence Assurance Act 2003 as a practitioner of the profession of
 occupational therapy on-road safety test means the test specified in clause 49 optometrist means a health practitioner who is, or is deemed to be, registered with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opti- cians Board continued by section 114(1)(a) of the Health Prac- titioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 as a practitioner of the profession of optometry 13 Part 1 r 2 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 parent has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Chil- dren, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 partner, in the phrase “spouse or partner” and in related con- texts, means a civil union partner or a de facto partner passenger service means, subject to section 47 of the Trans- port Services Licensing Act 1989,— (a) the carriage of passengers on any road for hire or reward by means of a motor vehicle; and includes the letting on hire of a vehicle by a person who drives the vehicle or provides a driver for the vehicle if, during the hiring, the vehicle is used for the carriage of passengers; and the carriage of passengers on any road, whether or not for hire or reward, by means of a large passenger service vehicle;— (b) but does not include any service specified as an exempt service in the Act or in regulations or rules made under the Act passenger service vehicle means a vehicle used or available for use in a passenger service for the carriage of passengers; but does not include a vehicle specified as an exempt vehicle in the Act or in regulations or rules made under the Act pivot steer vehicle means a vehicle with a chassis that is split into 2 dependent parts connected by a permanent steering pivot R, when following a licence class number, is an abbreviation for a restricted licence registered health professional means a health practitioner who is, or is deemed to be, registered with an authority estab- lished or continued by section 114 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 as a practitioner of a
 particu- lar health profession restricted licence means a restricted driver licence issued under Part 4 rigid vehicle means a vehicle that does not have any pivot points to allow any part of the chassis of the vehicle to move or rotate in relation to any other part of the chassis of the vehicle; and includes an articulated bus and a pivot steer vehicle road includes— (a) (b) a street; and a motorway; and 14 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 1 r 2 (c) (d) (e) (f) a beach; and a place to which the public have access, whether as of right or not; and all bridges, culverts, ferries, and fords forming part of a road or street or motorway, or a place referred to in paragraph (d); and all sites at which vehicles may be weighed for the pur- poses of the Act or any other enactment small passenger service vehicle means any passenger service vehicle that is designed or adapted to carry 12 or fewer persons (including the driver) special-type vehicle means any motor vehicle that— (a) (b) (c) is a forklift; or runs on rollers; or runs on— (i) (ii) wheels, but is not a passenger vehicle, a trade ve- hicle, a tractor, a fire engine, or a vehicle recovery service vehicle self-laying tracks; or testing officer means a person who is the holder of a testing officer endorsement Testing Officer’s Manual means the Driver Testing Officer’s Manual produced by the Authority setting out the require- ments for administering theory tests and practical
 driving tests for the purposes of this rule trade vehicle means a motor vehicle designed exclusively or principally for the carriage of goods; and— (a) includes— (i) (ii) a motor vehicle that has been adapted by the per- manent attachment of machinery or other similar apparatus; and a motorised mobile home or self-propelled cara- van; but does not include— (i) (ii) (iii) a moped or motorcycle: a motor vehicle fitted with self-laying tracks: a forklift vehicle: (b) 15 Part 1 r 2 Land Transport (Driver
 Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (iv) (v) (vi) a vehicle recovery service vehicle while the ve- hicle is being used to tow or carry any other ve- hicle: a fire engine: an ambulance tradesperson’s vehicle means a motor vehicle whose body is designed or adapted for use principally by tradespersons to carry special purpose trade equipment or trade goods (exclud- ing general freight) trailer means a vehicle without power that is capable of being drawn or propelled by a motor vehicle from which it is readily detachable; but does not include— (a) (b) a sidecar attached to a motorcycle; or a vehicle normally propelled by mechanical power while it is being temporarily towed without the use of its own power (c) (b) vehicle— (a) means a contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks, or revolving runners on which it moves or is moved; and includes a hovercraft, a skateboard, in-line skates, and roller skates; but does not include— (i) (ii) a perambulator or pushchair: a shopping or sporting trundler not propelled by mechanical power: a wheelbarrow or hand-trolley: [Revoked] a pedestrian-controlled lawnmower: a pedestrian-controlled agricultural machine not propelled by mechanical power: (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) an article of furniture: (viii) an invalid wheel-chair not propelled by mechan- (ix) ical power: any other contrivance specified by any other rule made under the Act not to be a vehicle for the purposes of this definition vehicle recovery service
 means the towing or carrying on any road of a motor vehicle, irrespective of the size or design of the towing or carrying vehicle, and whether or not the towing or 16 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 1 r 2 carrying of the vehicle is carried out by a person intending to carry out repairs on the vehicle; but does not include— (a) (b) the towing or carrying of any motorcycle or moped; or the towing or carrying of one motor vehicle by another where— (i) the towing or
 carrying is not carried out directly or indirectly for reward; and the towing or carrying vehicle is not designed or adapted for the purpose of towing or carrying motor vehicles; or (ii) (c) (e) (d) the towing or carrying of a vehicle by a person who owns the vehicle; or any service where the Agency has, in writing, notified the operator that the nature of the service is such that the carriage of vehicles should be treated as the carriage of goods; or any service specified as an exempt service in the Act or in the regulations or rules made under the Act vehicle recovery service vehicle means a vehicle used in a vehicle recovery service for towing or carrying on a road any motor vehicle; but does not include a vehicle that is not de- signed or adapted for the purpose of towing or carrying motor vehicles.
For the purposes of this rule, in a year that is not a leap year, birthdays and other dates that would otherwise occur on 29 February are deemed to occur on 28 February.

(2) (3) Unless the context otherwise requires, terms and expressions that are used but not defined in this rule but that are defined in the Act have the same meaning as in the Act.
Clause 2(1) accurate English translation: inserted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 6(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 2(1) Agency: inserted, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 2(1) ambulance: inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 3(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 2(1) Authority: substituted, on 1 December 2004, by section 19(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 97).

Clause 2(1) Authority: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
17 Part 1 r 2 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 2(1) combination vehicle: amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 2(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 2(1) dangerous goods: amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 6(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 2(1) dependant paragraph (a): amended, on 26 April 2005, by section 12 of the Relationships (Statutory References) Act 2005 (2005 No 3).

Clause 2(1) dependant paragraph (a)(i): amended, on 26 April 2005, by section 12 of the Relationships (Statutory References) Act 2005 (2005 No 3).

Clause 2(1) dependant paragraph (a)(iii): amended, on 26 April 2005, by sec- tion 12 of the Relationships (Statutory References) Act 2005 (2005 No 3).
Clause 2(1) dependant paragraph (b): amended, on 26 April 2005, by section 12 of the Relationships (Statutory References) Act 2005 (2005 No 3).

Clause 2(1) Director: revoked, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 2(1) driver identification card: substituted, on 1 October 2007, by section 95(11) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Clause 2(1) guardian: inserted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 6(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 2(1) highest class: amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 3(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 2(1) licensing agent: amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 6(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 2(1) licensing agent: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 2(1) light trailer: inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 3(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 2(1) medical practitioner: inserted, on 18 September 2004, by sec- tion 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).
Clause 2(1) mobility device: inserted, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(10) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 2(1) mobility device paragraph (b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 2(1) moped: substituted, on 1 May 2011, by section 35(6) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 17).
Clause 2(1) motor vehicle paragraph (c)(ii): revoked, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(10) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 2(1) motor vehicle paragraph (c)(vi): amended, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(10) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 2(1) motor vehicle paragraph (c)(vii): added, on 22 June 2005, by sec- tion 95(10) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
18 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 1 r 2 Clause 2(1) motor vehicle paragraph (c)(vii): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 2(1) motor vehicle paragraph (c)(viii): added, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(10) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Clause 2(1) motorcycle: substituted, on 10 May 2011, by section 100(3) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

Clause 2(1) occupational therapist: inserted, on 18 September 2004, by sec- tion 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).

Clause 2(1) older driver test: revoked, on 4 December 2006, by clause 6 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).
Clause 2(1) on-road safety test: inserted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 6 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).

Clause 2(1) on-road safety test: amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

Clause 2(1) optometrist: inserted, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).
Clause 2(1) parent: inserted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 6(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 2(1) partner: inserted, on 26 April 2005, by section 12 of the Relation- ships (Statutory References) Act 2005 (2005 No 3).

Clause 2(1) passenger service: amended, on 1 October 2007, by section 95(11) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Clause 2(1) passenger service vehicle: amended, on 1 October 2007, by section 95(11) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 2(1) pivot steer vehicle: inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 3(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 2(1) registered health professional: inserted, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).
Clause 2(1) registered medical practitioner: revoked, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).

Clause 2(1) registered occupational therapist: revoked, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).

Clause 2(1) registered optometrist: revoked, on 18 September 2004, by sec- tion 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).
Clause 2(1) rigid vehicle: amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 3(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

19 Part 1 r 3 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 2(1) special-type vehicle paragraph (c)(ii): amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 2(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Clause 2(1) spouse: revoked, on 26 April 2005, by section 12 of the Relation- ships (Statutory References) Act 2005 (2005 No 3).

Clause 2(1) trade vehicle paragraph (b)(v): added, on 1 June 2006, by clause 3(4) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 2(1) trade vehicle paragraph (b)(vi): added, on 1 June 2006, by clause 3(4) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 2(1) tradesperson’s vehicle: inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 3(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 2(1) vehicle paragraph (c)(iv): revoked, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(10) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 2(1) vehicle recovery service paragraph (d): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 2(1) vehicle recovery service paragraph (e): substituted, on 1 October 2007, by section 95(11) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 2(3): added, on 1 October 2011, by clause 6(4) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Objective of rule A statement of the objective of this rule is set out in Schedule 1.
Consultation The statement of the extent of the consultation that has been carried out in relation to this rule under section 161(2) of the Act is set out in Schedule 2.
Application The provisions of this rule set out in subclause (2) do not apply to a member of the New Zealand Defence Force who applies to be issued with a driver licence if that person— (a) is required to drive motor vehicles covered by that class of licence as part of that person’s military duties; and has successfully completed a course provided by the New Zealand Defence Force for that purpose and which is approved by the Agency; and (b) 3 4 5 (1) 20 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 1 r 5 (c) includes, with the person’s application, a letter from the person’s commanding officer detailing compliance with paragraphs (a) and (b).
(2) (3) (4) (a) (c) (b) (d) The provisions referred to in subclause (1) are— (aa) the requirement in clause 15 that an applicant for a Class 2L licence must hold, and have held for at least 6 months, a full Class 1 licence: the requirement in clause 15 that an applicant for a Class 3L licence must hold, and have held for at least 6 months, a full Class 2 licence: the requirement in clause 15 that an applicant for a Class 4L licence must hold, and have held for at least 12 months, a full Class 2 licence: the requirement in clause 15 that an applicant for a Class 5L licence must hold, and have held for at least 6 months, a full Class 4 licence: the requirements in clause 17 that an applicant for a restricted licence of a particular class must hold, and have held for at least 6 months, a learner licence of that class: the requirements in clause 19 that an applicant for a full licence must hold, and have held, an appropriate learner licence or restricted licence for a particular time.
Clause 16(1)(b), (c)(i), and (d)(i) do not apply to an apprentice, technician, or mechanic in the motor trade when that person is driving, in the course of that person’s employment, a motor vehicle that is owned by, or is in the custody of, that person’s employer.

Clause 16(1)(b), (c)(i), and (d)(i) do not apply to a person who is driving a motor vehicle that is clearly marked as being used for driving instruction.
Clause 5(1)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

(e) Clause 5(2)(aa): inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 6 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 5(3): amended, on 16 June 2008, by clause 6(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).
Clause 5(4): amended, on 16 June 2008, by clause 6(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).

21 Part 1 r 6 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 6 Restrictions on granting of exemptions by Director [Revoked] Clause 6: revoked, on 4 October 1999, by clause 5 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Part 2 Classification of driver licences and endorsements Classes of licences The classes of driver licences that may be issued are set out in column 1 of Schedule 3.

The holder of a licence of a class specified in column 1 of Schedule 3 is authorised to drive a vehicle described in relation to that class of licence in column 2 of Schedule 3, and any other vehicle authorised in accordance with subclauses (3) to (6), in accordance with the conditions imposed by or under this rule.
The holder of a Class 2 licence is authorised to drive a vehicle to which Class 1 relates.

The holder of a Class 3 licence is authorised to drive a vehicle to which Class 2 or Class 1 relates.

The holder of a Class 4 licence is authorised to drive a vehicle to which Class 2 or Class 1 relates.

The holder of a Class 5 licence is authorised to drive a vehicle to which any of Classes 1 to 4 relate.

Types of endorsements The types of endorsements that may be issued are set out in Schedule 4.
Part 3 General provisions relating to applications Application for driver licence, endorsement, or driver identification card A person who applies to obtain, renew, or replace a driver licence, an endorsement, or a driver identification card must complete an application form that must include— (a) the applicant’s full name; and 7 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 8 9 22 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 3 r 10 (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (ga) the applicant’s residential and postal addresses; and the applicant’s date of birth; and the applicant’s place of birth; and the applicant’s gender; and the medical declaration required by clause 39 and, if re- quired by that clause, a medical certificate in accordance with that clause; and the class of driver licence or type of endorsement ap- plied for; and if the application is for a passenger, vehicle recov- ery, driving instructor, or testing officer endorsement, whether the applicant is applying for the endorsement to be issued for a period of 1 year or a period of 5 years; and (j) (h) whether the applicant agrees to be an organ donor; and whether the applicant requests that the applicant’s ad- (i) dress appear on the driver licence; and a statement signed by the applicant that, to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and belief, all the informa- tion given by the applicant is correct and that the ap- plicant is not disqualified from obtaining or holding a driver licence.
Clause 9(ga): inserted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 6 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
10 (1) (b) Identification The applicant must produce the following evidence of the identity of the applicant to be sighted by the licensing agent: a New Zealand passport that is current or has expired (a) within the 2 years immediately preceding the date of application; or a New Zealand photographic driver licence that is cur- rent or has expired within the 2 years immediately pre- ceding the date of application, or a current temporary driver licence that is accompanied by a form of photo- graphic identification of the applicant that is acceptable to the Agency; or a passport issued by or on behalf of the government of a country other than New Zealand that is current or has (c) 23 Part 3 r 10 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (f) (e) (d) the (g) (h) identity issued under expired within the 2 years immediately preceding the date of application; or one of the following certificates issued under the Citizenship Act 1977: (i) (ii) (iii) a certificate of New Zealand citizenship: a certificate confirming New Zealand citizenship: a certificate confirming registration of citizenship by descent; or a current certificate of Passports Act 1992; or a current certificate of identity, as defined in section 4 of the Immigration Act 2009; or [Revoked] a current refugee travel document issued by or on behalf of the Government of New Zealand; or a New Zealand Defence Force photo-identity card is- sued to non-civilian staff that is current or has expired within the 2 years immediately preceding the date of ap- plication; or a full birth certificate issued in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, or Tokelau; or [Revoked] any firearms licence containing a photograph that is is- sued under the Arms Act 1983, and is current or has expired within the 2 years immediately preceding the date of application.
(1A) Despite subclause (1),— (k) (l) (i) (j) (a) (b) if the Agency considers that the information contained in driver licences, passports, or certificates of birth is- sued by or on behalf of the government of a country other than New Zealand may not be reliable, the Agency may issue a direction to all licensing agents prohibiting the acceptance of all or any specified class of documents issued by or on behalf of the government of that country as evidence of the identity of the applicant; and no document to which a direction under paragraph (a) applies may be accepted by a licensing agent as evi- dence of the identity of the applicant while that direction remains in force.
24 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 3 r 10 (2) (3) (c) (b) The applicant must produce the following evidence of the ad- dress of the applicant to be sighted by the licensing agent: (a) an account statement, issued in the 12 months imme- diately preceding the date of application, from a bank, building society, credit union, or credit card issuer; or a telephone, gas, or electricity account issued in the 6 months immediately preceding the date of application; or a form of identification issued in the 12 months imme- diately preceding the date of application that includes the address of the applicant and that is acceptable to the licensing agent as evidence of the applicant’s address.
If an applicant wishes to have the driver licence, endorsement, or driver identification card issued in a name that is not the same as the applicant’s name on a document produced under subclause (1) or (2), the applicant must also produce 1 of the following documents as evidence of the applicant’s change of name: (a) (b) a marriage certificate or a civil union certificate: a dissolution of marriage order or a dissolution of civil union order: a statutory declaration, a deed poll change of name, or a name change certificate issued in respect of a name registered under section 21B of the Births, Deaths, Mar- riages, and Relationships Registration Act 1995: any other comparable document that is acceptable to the Agency as evidence of the identity of the applicant.
(c) (d) (3A) If an applicant has been registered in the national register of driver licences and wishes to have the driver licence, endorse- ment, or driver identification card issued in a name that is not the same as the applicant’s name on the register, the applicant must also produce 1 of the documents specified in subclause (3)(a) to (d) as evidence of the applicant’s change of name.
(4) Despite subclauses (1) and (2), if a practical driving test is not commenced at the premises of a licensing agent, the identifi- cation documents required under this section must be sighted by either— (a) the testing officer who conducts the practical driving test; or 25 Part 3 r 11 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 a person appointed for the purpose by the Agency.
(b) Clause 10(1): substituted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 7 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 10(1)(b): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 7(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 10(1)(e): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 7(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 10(1)(f): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 7(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 10(1)(f): amended, at 2 am on 29 November 2010, by section 406(2) of the Immigration Act 2009 (2009 No 51).

Clause 10(1)(g): revoked, on 1 June 2006, by clause 7(4) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 10(1)(h): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 7(3) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 10(1)(i): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 7(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 10(1)(k): revoked, on 1 June 2006, by clause 7(4) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 10(1A): inserted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 7 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 10(1A)(a): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 10(3): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 7(3) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 10(3A): inserted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 7(3) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 10(4): added, on 1 June 2006, by clause 7(5) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 10(4)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Application must be lodged with licensing agent 11 (1) An application to obtain, renew, replace, or reinstate a driver licence, an endorsement, or a driver identification card must be lodged with a licensing agent.

(2) Despite subclause (1), an application under clause 86(2) must be made to the Agency.

Clause 11(1): amended, on 10 May 2011, by section 100(3) of the Land Trans- port (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Clause 11(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
26 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 3 r 12 Images on driver licences and driver identification cards 12 (1) When applying to obtain or renew a driver licence or to replace a driver licence where clause 74(2)(c) applies, an applicant must allow the licensing agent to take a photographic image of the applicant and an electronic impression of the applicant’s signature for use on the driver licence.
(2) When applying to obtain or renew a driver identification card or to replace a driver identification card where clause 74(2)(c) applies, an applicant must allow the licensing agent to take a photographic image of the applicant for use on the driver identification card.
(3) When being photographed by a licensing agent, an applicant must not wear sunglasses, a hat, any head coverings, or any- thing else that might obscure the applicant’s face or prevent the photographic image from being a good likeness of the ap- plicant.
(3A) Despite subclause (3), the Agency may permit an applicant to wear an item on or near the applicant’s face if— (a) the Agency is satisfied that the applicant is required to wear the item for religious or medical reasons; and the applicant provides the Agency with a signed state- ment to that effect; and the applicant’s facial features from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face are clearly shown; and the Agency is satisfied that the item does not prevent the photographic image from being a good likeness of the applicant.
(b) (c) (d) (4) Despite subclause (1), an applicant for the renewal of a driver licence who is 80 years of age or over is only required to allow the licensing agent to take a photographic image of the appli- cant and an electronic impression of the applicant’s signature if the renewal corresponds to the person’s eighty-sixth birth- day or any birthday that is 10 years or a multiple of 10 years after the person’s eighty-sixth birthday.
Clause 12(3): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 8 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 12(3A): inserted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 8 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

27 Part 3 r 13 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Eyesight test When applying to obtain or renew a driver licence or an en- dorsement, a person must pass an eyesight test as specified in clause 38.
Fees When applying to obtain, renew, replace, or reinstate a driver licence, an endorsement, or a driver identification card or any application under Part 4A a person must pay the appropriate fee or fees (if any) specified in or assessed in accordance with regulations made under the Act.

Clause 14: amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 9 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 14: amended, on 10 May 2011, by section 100(3) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Part 4 Learner licences, restricted licences, and full licences Learner licences Obtaining learner licence A person is entitled to be issued with a learner licence of the class specified in column 1 of the table to this clause if the person— (a) has made an application in accordance with clause 9 and complied with the requirements of clauses 10 to 14; and has satisfied the requirements set out in column 2 of the table in relation to that class of licence.
(b) Table to clause 15 Class of licence Class 1L Requirements to be satisfied by applicant (a) (b) (c) is 16 years of age or over at date of application passes the appropriate theory test under clause 45 if 75 years of age or over, produces a medical certifi- cate in accordance with clause 44 13 14 15 28 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 4 r 15 Class of licence Class 2L (b) (c) Class 3L (a) (ab) (b) (c) Class 4L (a) (ab) (b) Class 5L (a) (ab) Requirements to be satisfied by applicant (a) holds, and has held for at least 6 months, a full Class 1 licence passes the appropriate theory test under clause 45 produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44 if under 25 years of age, holds, and has held for at least 6 months, a full Class 2 licence if 25 years of age or over,— (i) holds, and has held for at least 3 months, a full Class 2 licence; or holds a full Class 2 licence and provides a cer- tificate showing successful completion of an approved course (ii) passes the appropriate theory test under clause 45 produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44 if under 25 years of age, holds, and has held for at least 6 months, a full Class 2 licence if 25 years of age or over,— (i) holds, and has held for at least 3 months, a full Class 2 licence; or holds a full Class 2 licence and provides a cer- tificate showing successful completion of an approved course (ii) produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44 if under 25 years of age,
 holds, and has held for at least 6 months, a full Class 4 licence if 25 years of age or over,— (i) holds, and has held for at least 3 months, a full Class 4 licence; or holds a full Class 4 licence and provides a cer- tificate showing successful completion of an approved course (ii) Class 6L (b) (c) (a) (b) (c) (d) passes the appropriate theory test under clause 45 (un- less applicant has previously passed the theory test re- quired to obtain a Class 3L licence) produces a medical certificate in accordance
 with clause 44 is 16 years of age or over at date of application passes the appropriate theory test under clause 45 produces certificate of successful completion of basic handling skills test under clause 48 if 75 years of age or over, produces a medical certifi- cate in accordance with clause 44 29 Part 4 r 16 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 15 table: amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Clause 15 table: amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 8(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 15 table: amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 8(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 15 table: amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 8(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
16 (1) Conditions of learner licence The holder of a learner licence of a particular class is author- ised to drive a vehicle to which that class of licence relates if the holder complies with the following conditions: (a) the holder must not drive the vehicle (unless driving a motorcycle, moped, or an all-terrain vehicle) unless the holder is accompanied in the vehicle by a person who— (i) either— (A) (B) holds, and has held for at least 2 years, a full New Zealand photographic driver licence that authorises that person to drive that vehicle and that is not subject to a condition imposed under clause 67, 67A, 86, or 89; or holds a full New Zealand photographic driver licence that authorises that person to drive that vehicle and that is not sub- ject to a condition imposed under clause 67, 67A, 86, or 89, and has held for at least 2 years the equivalent of a full New Zealand photographic driver licence is- sued in a licensing jurisdiction other than New Zealand; and is in charge of the vehicle; and is seated in the front passenger seat or, if there is no front passenger seat available, is seated as close as is practicable to the driver; and in the case of a Class 1L licence, where the holder is driving a car, the holder must display on the vehicle an “L” plate as specified in clause 66: (ii) (iii) (b) 30 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 4 r 16 (c) (d) in the case of a Class 1L or Class 6L licence, where the holder is riding a moped, the holder— (i) must display on
 the vehicle an “L” plate as spe- cified in clause 66; and (ii) must not drive between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am; and (iii) must not carry another person on the moped or in a sidecar attached to the moped: in the case of a Class 6L licence, where the holder is riding a motorcycle, the holder— (i) must— (A) (B) ride an approved motorcycle; and display on the vehicle an “L” plate as spe- cified in clause 66; and (ii) must not— (A) ride between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am; or use the motorcycle to tow another vehicle; or carry another person on the motorcycle or in a sidecar attached to the motorcycle.
(B) (C) (2) The conditions imposed under this clause are in addition to any conditions imposed on the licence holder under Part 9.

Clause 16(1)(a)(i): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 10(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 16(1)(b): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 9 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 16(1)(c): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 9 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 16(1)(c)(ii): amended, on 16 June 2008, by clause 7(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).

Clause 16(1)(c)(iii): added, on 16 June 2008, by clause 7(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).
Clause 16(1)(d): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 10(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 16(1)(d)(i)(A): not yet in force.
31 Part 4 r 17 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Restricted licences Obtaining restricted licence A person is entitled to be issued with a restricted licence of the class specified in column 1 of the table to this clause if the person— (a) has made an application in accordance with clause 9 and complied with the requirements of clauses 10 to 14; and has satisfied the requirements set out in column 2 of the table in relation to that class of licence.
(b) Table to clause 17 Class of licence Class 1R (b) (c) Class 6R (a) (b) (c) Requirements to be satisfied by applicant (a) is 16 years and 6 months of age or over on the date of application and has held for at least 6 months, a Class 1L licence passes the restricted licence test under clause 48 if 75 years of age or over, produces a medical certifi- cate in accordance with clause 44 is 16 years and 6 months of age or over on the date of application and has held for at least 6 months, a Class 6L licence passes the restricted licence test under clause 48 if 75 years of age or over, produces a medical certifi- cate in accordance with clause 44 Clause 17 table: amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Conditions of restricted licence The holder of a restricted licence of a particular class is author- ised to drive a vehicle to which that class of licence relates if the holder complies with the following conditions: (a) in the case of a Class 1R licence, the holder— (i) must not carry any passenger, other than the holder’s spouse, partner, parent, guardian, or dependant, unless the holder is accompanied by a person described in subclause (2); and (ii) must not drive between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am unless the holder is accompanied by a per- son described in subclause (2); and (b) in the case of a Class 6R licence, where the holder is riding a motorcycle, the holder— 17 18 (1) 32 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 4 r 18 must ride an approved motorcycle; and (i) (ii) must not— (A) (B) (C) ride between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am; or use the motorcycle to tow another vehicle; or carry another person on the motorcycle or in a sidecar attached to the motorcycle; and (c) in the case of a Class 6R licence, where the holder is riding a moped, the holder must not— (i) (ii) ride between the hours of 10 pm and 5 am; or carry another person on the moped or in a sidecar attached to the moped.
(2) A person referred to in subclause (1)(a)(i) and (ii) is a person who— (a) either— (i) (ii) holds, and has held for at least 2 years, a full New Zealand photographic driver licence that author- ises that person to drive that vehicle and that is not subject to a condition imposed under clause 67, 67A, 86, or 89; or holds a full New Zealand photographic driver licence that authorises that person to drive that vehicle and that is not subject to a condition imposed under clause 67, 67A, 86, or 89, and has held for at least 2 years the equivalent of a full New Zealand photographic driver licence is- sued in a licensing jurisdiction other than New Zealand; and (3) (b) (c) is in charge of the vehicle; and is seated in the front passenger seat or, if there is no front passenger seat available, is seated as close as is practicable to the driver.
The conditions imposed under this clause are in addition to any conditions imposed on the licence holder under Part 9.

Clause 18(1)(a)(i): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 12(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 18(1)(b): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 12(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
33 Part 4 r 19 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 18(1)(b)(i): not yet in force.

Clause 18(1)(c): added, on 1 October 2011, by clause 12(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 18(2): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 12(3) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Full licences 19 Obtaining full licence A person is entitled to be issued with a full licence of the class specified in column 1 of the table to this clause if the person— has made an application in accordance with clause 9 and (a) complied with the requirements of clauses 10 to 14; and has satisfied the requirements set out in column 2 of the table in relation to that class of licence.
(b) Table to clause 19 Class of licence Class 1 Requirements to be satisfied by applicant if under 25 years of age,— (a) (i) (ii) is 18 years of age or over and holds, and has held for at least 18 months, a Class 1R licence; or is 17 years and 6 months of age or over and holds, and has held for at least 12 months, a Class 1R licence, if the person provides a cer- tificate showing successful completion by the person of an approved course of a type spe- cified in clause 93(a) that was undertaken at least 6 months after the person’s restricted li- cence was issued (b) (c) (d) Class 2 either if 25 years of age or over, holds and has held a Class 1R licence for either— (i) (ii) at least 6 months; or at least 3 months if the applicant provides a certificate showing successful completion by the applicant of an approved course of a type specified in clause 93(a) passes the full licence test under clause 48 if 75 years of age or over, produces a medical certifi- cate in accordance with clause 44 (a) (b) (c) holds, and has held for at least 6 months, a Class 2L licence passes the licence test under clause 48 produces a medical certificate in accord- ance with clause 44 34 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 4 r 19 Class of licence Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 or (c) (a) (a) (b) (a) (b) (b) (c) either Requirements to be satisfied by applicant or holds a Class 2L licence provides a certificate showing successful completion by applicant of an approved course of a type specified in
 clause 93(c) in motor vehicle for which a Class 2 li- cence is required produces a medical certificate in accord- ance with clause 44 holds, and has held for at least 6 months, a Class 3L licence passes the licence test under clause 48 produces a medical certificate in accord- ance with clause 44 holds a Class 3L licence provides a certificate showing successful completion by applicant of an approved course of a type specified in clause 93(c) in motor vehicle for which a Class 3 li- cence is required produces a
 medical certificate in accord- ance with clause 44 holds, and has held for at least 6 months, a Class 4L licence passes the licence test under clause 48 produces a medical certificate in accord- ance with clause 44 holds a Class 4L licence provides a certificate showing successful completion by applicant of an approved course of a type specified in clause 93(c) in motor vehicle for which a Class 4 li- cence is required produces a medical certificate in accord- ance with clause 44 holds, and has held for at least 6 months, a Class 5L licence passes the licence test under clause 48 produces a medical certificate in accord- ance with clause 44 either either (a) (b) (b) (c) (b) (c) (c) (a) (c) (a) or 35 Part 5 r 20 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Class of licence (a) (b) Requirements to be satisfied by applicant or holds a Class 5L licence provides a certificate showing successful completion by applicant of an approved course of a type specified in clause 93(c) in motor vehicle for which a Class 5 li- cence is required produces a medical certificate in accord- ance with clause 44 (c) Class 6 (a) if under 25 years of age,— (i) (ii) is 18 years of age or over and holds, and has held for at least 18 months, a Class 6R licence; or is 17 years and 6 months of age or over and holds, and has held for at least 12 months, a Class 6R licence, if the person provides a cer- tificate showing successful completion by the person of an
 approved course of a type spe- cified in clause 93(a) that was undertaken at least 6 months after the person’s restricted li- cence was issued (b) (c) (d) if 25 years of age or over, holds and has held a Class 6R licence for either— (i) (ii) at least 6 months; or at least 3 months if the applicant provides a certificate showing successful completion by the applicant of an approved course of a type specified in clause 93(a) passes the full licence test required under clause 48 if 75 years of age or over,
 produces a medical certifi- cate in accordance with clause 44 Clause 19 table: amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Clause 19 table: amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 10 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Part 5 Endorsements Dangerous goods (D) endorsement 20 When dangerous goods endorsement required A person who drives a motor vehicle that is transporting dan- gerous goods must hold a dangerous goods endorsement if re- quired to do so under Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005.
36 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 5 r 23 Clause 20: amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 15 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
21 Obtaining dangerous goods endorsement A person is entitled to obtain a dangerous goods endorsement on that person’s driver licence if the person— (a) has made an application in accordance with clause 9 and complied with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 13, and 14; and provides evidence of his or her successful completion of an approved course of a type specified in clause 93(b)(iii).
(b) Driving instructor (I) endorsement 22 When driving instructor endorsement required A person who, for financial or commercial gain, provides in- struction on a road in driving a motor vehicle must hold a driv- ing instructor endorsement for those classes of licence that re- late to the motor vehicles for which the person intends to pro- vide instruction.

Clause 22: amended, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(10) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Obtaining driving instructor endorsement 23 (1) A person is entitled to obtain a driving instructor endorsement on that person’s driver licence if— (a) the person has made an application in accordance with clause 9 and complied with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 13, and 14; and the person holds, and has held for at least 2 years, a New Zealand full licence of a class that authorises the person to drive a vehicle of a type in which the applicant intends to provide instruction; and the person provides evidence of his or her successful completion of an approved course of a type specified in clause 93(b)(iv); and the person passes a full licence test under clause 48 un- less, in the 5 years immediately preceding the date of (b) (c) (d) 37 Part 5 r 23 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (e) (f) (g) application, the person has passed a full licence test re- quired for a Class 1 licence; and the person produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44; and the person consents to the carrying out of checks as to whether or not the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a driving instructor endorsement, and consents to the carrying out of those checks from time to time during the period of validity of the endorsement; and the Agency is satisfied in accordance with clause 35(1) that the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a driving instructor endorsement.
(2) Despite subclause (1), a person who holds a driving instructor endorsement and who applies to add another class of vehicle to that endorsement is entitled to obtain a driving instructor endorsement for that class of vehicle if— (a) the person holds, and has held for at least 2 years, a New Zealand full licence of a class that authorises the person to drive that class of vehicle; and the person complies with— (i) the provisions listed in subclause (1)(a), other than clause 13; and subclause (1)(f) and (g).
(ii) (b) Clause 23(1)(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 17(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 23(1)(d): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 11 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 23(1)(d): amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Clause 23(1)(f): amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 9(1) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 23(1)(g): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 23(2): added, on 4 October 1999, by clause 9(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Clause 23(2)(a): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 17(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

38 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 5 r 26 24 25 Vehicles in which driving instructor endorsement authorises instruction A driving instructor endorsement, when followed by a licence class number, authorises the holder to provide instruction in the driving of motor vehicles to which that licence class re- lates.
Holder of driving instructor endorsement must retain records of instruction provided and comply with requirements arising out of audits The holder of a driving instructor endorsement must— (a) retain, for at least 12 months after the instruction is pro- vided, records of the driving instruction provided by the person for financial or commercial gain; and comply with any requirement made in writing by the Agency to that person arising out of an audit of that person under section 198 of the Act.
(b) Clause 25(a): amended, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(10) of the Land Trans- port Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 25(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Passenger (P) endorsement 26 When passenger endorsement required (1) A person must hold a passenger endorsement if that person drives— (a) (b) a motor vehicle that is operated in a passenger service; or [Revoked] (2) Despite subclause (1), a passenger endorsement is not required if the transport is provided in any of the following situations: when the motor vehicle is an ambulance being used in (a) an ambulance service; or (b) when an employer is providing transport for the em- ployer’s employees and the driver is an employee of that employer; or when a car pool is being conducted in which persons are carried to or from their place of employment, business, (c) 39 Part 5 r 26 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 or education under a cost-sharing arrangement between occupants of the vehicle; or (d) when a parent is transporting a child under a Ministry (e) (f) of Education transport allowance; or when the driver is a volunteer driving the motor vehicle to assist in the activities of an incorporated charitable organisation or a hospital; or when the motor vehicle is being operated to escort a lawfully detained person to or from a Police station, court, or prison by— a constable; or (i) a security officer employed by the Department of (ii) Corrections; or a personal guard under contract to the Depart- ment of Corrections; or (iii) (g) when the only person or persons being carried in the vehicle, in addition to the driver, is or are present— (i) (ii) (iii) to service or test the vehicle; or to instruct or test the driver; or to receive instruction; or (h) when the driver is a private chauffeur.
In subclause (2)(f),— personal guard has the meaning given to it in section 10 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 security officer means a person appointed or engaged under section 17 of the Corrections Act 2004.

Clause 26(1)(b): revoked, on 1 October 2007, by section 95(11) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 26(2)(f): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 12(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 26(2)(f)(i): amended, on 1 October 2008, pursuant to section 116(a)(iv) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).

Clause 26(2)(f)(iii): amended, on 1 April 2011, by section 121(2) of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (2010 No 115).

Clause 26(2)(g): added, on 1 June 2006, by clause 12(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 26(2)(h): added, on 1 June 2006, by clause 12(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

(3) 40 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 5 r 27 Clause 26(3): added, on 1 June 2006, by clause 12(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 26(3) personal guard: inserted, on 1 April 2011, by section 121(2) of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (2010 No 115).
Clause 26(3) security guard: revoked, on 1 April 2011, by section 121(2) of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (2010 No 115).

Clause 26(3) security officer: substituted, on 16 June 2008, by clause 9 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).
Obtaining passenger endorsement 27 (1) A person is entitled to obtain a passenger endorsement on that person’s driver licence if— (a) the person has made an application in accordance with clause 9 and complied with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 13, and 14; and the person holds, and has held for at least 2 years, a New Zealand full licence of a class other than Class 6; and the person passes a full licence test under clause 48 un- less, in the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application, the person has passed a full licence test re- quired for a Class 1 licence; and the person provides evidence of his or her successful completion of an approved course of a type specified in clause 93(b)(i); and the person produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44; and the person consents to the carrying out of checks as to whether or not the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a passenger endorsement, and consents to the carrying out of those checks from time to time during the period of validity of the endorsement; and the Agency is satisfied in accordance with clause 35(1) that the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a passenger endorsement.
(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (2) Despite subclause (1), a person need not comply with para- graph (d) of that subclause if,— (a) at the close of 2 May 1999, the person held a Class CL or Class DL licence; and 41 Part 5 r 28 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (b) the person applies for a passenger endorsement before 3 May 2001.

Clause 27(1)(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 18 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 27(1)(c): amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

Clause 27(1)(c): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 13(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 27(1)(f): amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 10(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Clause 27(1)(g): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 27(2): added, on 4 October 1999, by clause 10(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Forklift, roller, tracks, and wheels (special-type vehicle F, R, T and W) endorsements 28 When special-type vehicle endorsement required A person who drives a special-type vehicle on a road must hold the appropriate special-type vehicle endorsement as specified in Schedule 4.
(b) Obtaining special-type endorsement A person is entitled to obtain a special-type endorsement on that person’s driver licence if the person— (a) has made an application in accordance with clause 9 and complied with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 13, and 14; and holds a New Zealand full licence of a class, other than Class 6, that authorises the person to drive motor ve- hicles of an equivalent gross laden weight to the spe- cial-type vehicle the person intends to drive; and provides a certificate showing successful completion by the person of the appropriate approved course of a type specified in subparagraphs (v) to (viii) of clause 93(b).
Clause 29(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 19 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

(c) 29 42 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 5 r 31 Testing officer (O) endorsement 30 When testing officer endorsement required A person who conducts tests of practical driving skill required under clause 48 or clause 49 must hold a testing officer en- dorsement.
31 Obtaining testing officer endorsement A person is entitled to obtain a testing officer endorsement on that person’s driver licence if— (a) the person has made an application in accordance with clause 9 and complied with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 13, and 14; and the person holds, and has held for at least 2 years, a New Zealand full licence of a class other than Class 6; and the person passes a full licence test under clause 48 un- less, in the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application, the person has passed a full licence test re- quired for a Class 1 licence; and the person passes a certification test under clause 54; and the person produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44; and the person consents to the carrying out of checks as to whether or not the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a testing officer endorsement, and consents to the carrying out of those checks from time to time during the period of validity of the endorsement; and the Agency is satisfied in accordance with clause 35(1) that the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a testing officer endorsement.
(b) (ba) (c) (d) (e) (f) Clause 31(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 20 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 31(ba): inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 14 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 31(ba): amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Clause 31(e): amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 11 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 31(f): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
43 Part 5 r 32 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 32 Holder of testing officer endorsement must retain records of driver testing undertaken and comply with requirements arising out of audits The holder of a testing officer endorsement must— (a) retain, for at least 12 months after the testing is pro- vided, records of the driver testing undertaken by the person for hire or reward; and comply with any requirement made in writing by the Agency to that person arising out of an audit of that person under section 198 of the Act.
(b) Clause 32(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Vehicle recovery (V) endorsement 33 When vehicle recovery endorsement required A person who drives a vehicle recovery service vehicle while it is being used in a vehicle recovery service must hold a vehicle recovery endorsement.
Obtaining vehicle recovery endorsement 34 (1) A person is entitled to obtain a vehicle recovery endorsement on that person’s driver licence if— (a) the person has made an application in accordance with clause 9 and complied with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 13, and 14; and the person holds, and has held for at least 2 years, a New Zealand full licence of a class other than Class 6; and the person passes a full licence test under clause 48 un- less, in the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application, the person has passed a full licence test re- quired for a Class 1 licence; and the person provides evidence of successful completion by the person of an approved course of a type specified in clause 93(b)(ii); and the person produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44; and the person consents to the carrying out of checks as to whether or not the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a vehicle recovery endorsement, and (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 44 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 5 r 35 consents to the carrying out of those checks from time to time during the period of validity of the endorsement; and the Agency is satisfied in accordance with clause 35(1) that the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a vehicle recovery endorsement.
(g) (2) Despite subclause (1), a person need not comply with para- graph (d) of that subclause if,— (a) at the close of 2 May 1999, the person held a Class NL licence; and the person applies for a vehicle recovery endorsement before 3 May 2001.

(b) Clause 34(1)(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 21 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 34(1)(c): amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

Clause 34(1)(c): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 15(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 34(1)(f): amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 12(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Clause 34(1)(g): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 34(2): added, on 4 October 1999, by clause 12(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
35 (1) Criteria and procedure in relation to fit and proper person test In determining whether the applicant for, or the holder of, an endorsement specified in column 1 of the table to this sub- clause is a fit and proper person for the purposes of this rule, the Agency may consider, and give such relative weight as the Agency considers fit to, the criteria in subpart 2 of Part 4A of the Act set out in column 2 of the table to this subclause in relation to that type of endorsement.
Table to clause 35(1) Type of endorsement Criteria in subpart 2 of Part 4A of Act Driving instructor section 30C Passenger section 30D section 30C 45 Part 5 r 35 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Type of endorsement Criteria in subpart 2 of Part 4A of Act section 30D (in the case of a person who is driv- ing or intends to drive small passenger service ve- hicles) section 30E (in the case of a person who is driv- ing or intends to drive large passenger service ve- hicles) section 30C section 30D section 30C section 30D Testing officer Vehicle recovery (2) (3) The Agency may, for the purpose of determining whether or not a person is a fit and proper person for the purposes of this rule,— (a) seek and receive such information as the Agency thinks fit; and (b) consider information obtained from any source.
If the Agency proposes to take into account any information that is or may be prejudicial to the person, the Agency must disclose that information to the person and give the person a reasonable opportunity to refute or comment on it.

(4) Nothing in subclause (3) requires the Agency to disclose any information the disclosure of which would be likely to endan- ger the safety of any person.
(5) Nothing in this clause limits or affects the provisions of sec- tions 24 and 25 of the Transport Services Licensing Act 1989 in respect of any transport service driver.

Clause 35(1): substituted, on 1 October 2007, by section 95(11) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 35(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 35(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 35(2)(a): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 35(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 35(4): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
46 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 7 r 38 Part 6 Driver identification cards Application for driver identification card (2) 36 (1) An application for a driver identification card required under section 19 of the Transport Services Licensing Act 1989 must be in accordance with the requirements of clause 9.

The applicant must comply with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 12, and 14.
The applicant must produce a unique identifier as described in section 19(2)(c) of the Transport Services Licensing Act 1989 for approval by the Agency.

Clause 36(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

(3) Driver identification card property of Agency Heading: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Driver identification card property of Agency 37 (1) A driver identification card issued to a person under section 19 of the Transport Services Licensing Act 1989 is the property of the Agency.

(2) A person must surrender his or her driver identification card as and when required under this rule.

Clause 37 heading: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 37(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Part 7 Medical fitness Eyesight testing 38 (1) An applicant for a driver licence or an endorsement, or for the renewal of a driver licence or an endorsement, must either— have the applicant’s eyesight tested by a licensing agent; (a) or provide a licensing agent with a certificate issued by a optometrist or medical practitioner within 60 days of (b) 47 Part 7 r 38 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 the date that it is produced to the licensing agent stating that the applicant’s eyesight complies with the standards specified in subclause (2).
(2) An applicant to whom subclause (1) applies must,— (a) (b) (c) in the case of an applicant with vision in both eyes who applies to obtain a Class 1 or Class 6 driver licence, or a dangerous goods or special type vehicle endorse- ment,— (i) have a visual acuity of at least 6/12 using both eyes; and have a visual field of at least 140 degrees; and (ii) in the case of an applicant with vision only in 1 eye who applies to obtain a Class 1 or Class 6 driver licence, or a dangerous goods or special-type vehicle endorse- ment,— (i) (ii) have a visual acuity of at least 6/12 in 1 eye; and have a visual field of at least 140 degrees in that eye; and to obtain a driver licence of classes 2 to 5, or a passen- ger, vehicle recovery, driving instructor, or testing offi- cer endorsement,— (i) have a visual acuity of at least 6/9 using both eyes and at least 6/18 using each eye separately; and have a visual field of at least 140 degrees.
(ii) (3) (4) The minimum eyesight standards specified in subclause (2) may be met either with or without correcting lenses.

If an applicant to whom subclause (1) applies fails an eyesight test administered by a licensing agent, the agent must advise the applicant that the applicant may provide a certificate in accordance with subclause (1)(b) as an alternative method of satisfying the requirements of subclause (2).
(5) A licensing agent is not required to administer an eyesight test to an applicant with vision only in 1 eye to whom subclause (1) applies, but must advise the applicant that the applicant must produce a certificate in accordance with subclause (1)(b) to satisfy the requirements of subclause (2).

Clause 38(1)(b): amended, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).
48 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 7 r 40 Clause 38(2)(a)(i): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 22 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
39 Medical declaration (1) If an applicant for a driver licence or an endorsement, or for a renewal of a driver licence or an endorsement, has suffered from any medical condition or conditions (including any con- dition relating to eyesight) that has, to the applicant’s know- ledge, in the 5 years immediately preceding the date of appli- cation adversely affected the applicant’s ability to drive safely, the applicant must— (a) (b) state this fact on the application form; and produce with the application form a medical certificate that complies with clause 44.
(2) (3) If an applicant for a driver licence or an endorsement, or for a renewal of a driver licence or an endorsement, has suffered from any medical condition or conditions (including any con- ditions relating to eyesight) that could, to the applicant’s know- ledge, adversely affect the ability of the applicant to drive safely, but has not done so in the 5 years immediately preced- ing the date of application, the applicant must— state this fact on the application form; and (a) sign a statement to that effect.
(b) If the applicant for a driver licence or an endorsement, or for a renewal of a driver licence or an endorsement, does not suffer from any medical condition or conditions (including condi- tions relating to eyesight) that could, to the applicant’s know- ledge, adversely affect the ability of the applicant to drive safely, the applicant must— (a) (b) Clause 39(2)(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 23(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
state this fact on the application form; and sign a statement to that effect.

Clause 39(3): added, on 1 October 2011, by clause 23(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
40 (1) Special medical examination The Agency may require any of the following persons to undergo a medical examination if he or she considers that 49 Part 7 r 41 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 there are reasonable grounds to require the person to undergo a medical examination in the interests of public safety: (a) (b) (c) (d) an applicant for a driver licence: an applicant for an endorsement: an applicant for the renewal of a driver licence: an applicant for the renewal of an endorsement.
(2) A licensing agent (other than the Agency) may, if the licens- ing agent considers that there may be grounds for requiring an applicant to be medically examined under subclause (1), re- fer any application for a driver licence or an endorsement, or for the renewal of a driver licence or an endorsement, to the Agency to enable the Agency to consider whether to require a medical examination under subclause (1).
Clause 40(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 40(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Requirements of medical examination 41 (1) A medical examination required under clause 40(1) must be carried out by— (a) a medical practitioner, a optometrist, or a occupational therapist, nominated by the applicant; or a medical practitioner, or a optometrist, or a occupa- tional therapist, nominated by the Agency.
(b) (2) The Agency may nominate a person under subclause (1)(b) only if— (a) the applicant fails to nominate a person under subclause (1)(a); or the Agency is not satisfied that the person nominated by the applicant is appropriately qualified to undertake the medical examination.
(b) (3) A person who is nominated to undertake a medical examin- ation under subclause (1) must be a member of one of the class or classes of registered health professional that, in the opin- ion of the Agency, is appropriately qualified to undertake the examination in the particular case.
(4) A medical examination required under clause 40(1) must be carried out having regard to the document issued by the 50 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 7 r 42 Agency entitled Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Medical Practitioners.

Clause 41(1)(a): amended, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).
Clause 41(1)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 41(1)(b): amended, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).

Clause 41(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 41(2)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 41(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 41(4): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
42 Powers of Agency The Agency may decline to issue or renew a driver licence or endorsement or may issue or renew the licence or endorsement with conditions— (a) if an applicant refuses or fails to undergo an examin- ation required under clause 40(1); or if, following an examination required under clause 40(1), the Agency— (i) (b) (ii) is satisfied on medical grounds that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to be granted a driver licence or endorsement of the relevant class or type; or considers that, in the interests of public safety, any driver licence or endorsement held by the ap- plicant requires conditions that take into account any relevant physical or mental condition of the applicant.
Clause 42 heading: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 42: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 42(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
51 Part 7 r 43 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 43 Advice of right to appeal The Agency must give written notice to an applicant whose ap- plication for the issue or renewal of a driver licence or endorse- ment has been declined under clause 42, or granted subject to conditions under that clause, of the rights of appeal given by section 106 of the Act.
Clause 43: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

General provision about medical certificates [Revoked] Heading: revoked, on 4 December 2006, by clause 7 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).
44 Medical certificates (1) A person who is required by this rule to produce a medical certificate to any person must— (a) obtain, from a person who is a member of 1 or more of the class or classes of registered health professional qualified to issue the certificate, a certificate that states whether the person is medically fit to drive under the ap- plicable class of licence or type of endorsement, having regard to the document issued by the Agency entitled Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Med- ical Practitioners; and pay the appropriate fee (if any) specified in or assessed in accordance with regulations made under the Act.
(b) (1A) In the case of a person applying for a driver licence of Classes 2 to 5, a Class 1 medical certificate issued under Part 2A of the Civil Aviation Act 1990 and Part 67 of the Civil Aviation Rules may be produced instead of a medical certificate described in subclause (1)(a).

(2) A medical certificate produced under this rule is valid only if it is issued within 60 days before the date on which it is produced.
(2A) A medical certificate produced under subclause (1A) may be— (a) the original certificate; or 52 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 7 r 44A (b) a copy of that certificate certified by a solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, a registrar of a District Court, a Justice of the Peace, or the medical practitioner who issued the certificate.
(3) A person who would otherwise be required by this rule to pro- duce a medical certificate is not required to do so if— (a) the person has obtained, in the 5 years immediately pre- ceding the date of application for the issue or renewal of a driver licence or endorsement, another driver licence or endorsement for which the person was required to produce a medical certificate to the same medical stand- ards as required in subclause (1); and the person provides the licensing agent with a signed statement that any adverse condition the person suffers from that may affect the person’s ability to drive safely has not worsened since the medical certificate referred to in subclause (3)(a) was produced.
(b) (4) (5) for a driver licence who is 75 years of age or over; or for renewal of a driver licence under clause 67(5)(a).

Subclause (3) does not apply to a medical certificate required in respect of an applicant— (a) (b) This clause does not apply to a medical certificate issued under clause 38(1)(b).

Clause 44(1)(a): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 44(1A): inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 16(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 44(2A): inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 16(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 44(4): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 24 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
44A Obligations of person who issues medical certificate (1) This clause applies if a medical certificate is required for the purposes of this rule.

The person who issues the medical certificate must, as soon as practicable, give written notice to the Agency of his or her as- sessment if he or she assesses the applicant as not medically fit to drive a motor vehicle for which a driver licence is required.
(2) 53 Part 7 r 44B Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 44A: inserted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 8 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).

Clause 44A(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
44B Applicants may be referred for on-road safety test (1) This clause applies if a medical certificate is required for a Class 1 or Class 6 licence and the applicant— (a) (b) is 75 years of age or older; or is 74 years of age or older and is renewing his or her licence under clause 67(5)(a).
(2) (3) The person who issues the medical certificate may refer the applicant for an on-road safety test if he or she— (a) assesses the applicant as medically fit to drive under the applicable class of licence; but has significant doubts about the applicant’s ability to drive safely.

(b) This clause does not apply if a medical certificate is required only for the renewal of an endorsement on a Class 1 driver licence.
Clause 44B: inserted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 8 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).
Part 8 Theory and practical tests for driver licences Theory tests Theory tests required 45 (1) An applicant for a driver licence— (a) (b) of any of Classes 1L, 2L, 3L, 5L, or 6L; or for a licence of any class if the applicant is required under any other provision of this rule to pass a theory test— must pass the appropriate theory test approved by the Agency in relation to the class of licence sought.
(1A) Despite subclause (1), a person does not have to pass the ap- propriate theory test approved by the Agency if,— 54 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 8 r 48 (a) (b) at the close of 2 May 1999, the person held a Class LL licence; and the person applies for a Class 3L or Class 5L licence before 3 May 2001.

This clause is subject to clause 53.


Clause 45(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 45(1): amended, on 16 January 2006, by section 95(12) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 45(1A): inserted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 14 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Clause 45(1A): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 45(1A): amended, on 16 January 2006, by section 95(12) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Standard for passing theory test An applicant passes a theory test approved by the Agency if the applicant answers correctly the number of questions required to be answered correctly as approved by the Agency.
Clause 46: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 46: amended, on 16 January 2006, by section 95(12) of the Land Trans- port Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Theory test to be conducted by licensing agent or testing officer A theory test must be conducted by a licensing agent or a test- ing officer.
(2) 46 47 Practical driving tests Practical skills tests required 48 (1) An applicant for a Class 6L licence must take a basic handling skills test approved by the Agency.

(2) An applicant for a Class 1R or 6R licence must take the ap- propriate restricted licence test approved by the Agency in re- lation to the class of licence sought.

(3) An applicant for a Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 licence must take the appropriate full licence test approved by the Agency in relation to the class of licence sought.
55 Part 8 r 49 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (4) Except as provided in subclause (5) or clause 53, the applicant must, in accordance with Schedule 3, take the practical driving test in a vehicle to which the class of licence sought relates.
(5) An applicant may take the practical driving test in an appro- priately configured or loaded vehicle of a class other than that to which the class of licence sought relates if the Agency ap- proves the use of that other vehicle for the test.

Clause 48: substituted, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Trans- port (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
(2) On-road safety test 49 (1) An applicant for a Class 1 or Class 6 licence must pass the on-road safety test if he or she is referred for the test under clause 44B.

The applicant must take the test in a vehicle to which the class of licence sought relates in accordance with Schedule 3.
If the applicant fails the test and his or her driver licence has expired or been revoked, a temporary driver licence issued under section 24(3) of the Act may be made subject to the condition specified in clause 16(1)(a).

(3) (4) An applicant is not required to pass the on-road safety test if he or she is required to complete a practical driving test under clause 48.

Clause 49: substituted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 9 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).
49A Transitional provision for applicants 80 years and over applying for driver licence This clause applies to an applicant for a driver licence who— (a) (b) is 80 years of age or over; and failed his or her most recent attempt at the test in Part F of Schedule 6 before the commencement of this clause.

The applicant must pass the on-road safety test in order to ob- tain his or her licence, in addition to the other requirements of this rule.
Clause 49A: inserted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 9 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).

(1) (2) 56 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 8 r 52A 50 51 Practical driving test not to be completed using certain vehicles No practical driving test may be taken on a moped, all-terrain vehicle, tractor, or special-type vehicle.
Clause 50: amended, on 16 June 2008, by clause 10 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).

Standard for passing practical test An applicant passes a practical test approved by the Agency if the applicant passes the test to the standard determined by the Agency.

Clause 51: substituted, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Trans- port (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Persons who may conduct practical driving tests 52 (1) A practical driving test may be conducted by a person who is— (a) (b) a testing officer; and either employed by, or under contract to,— (i) (ii) (iii) the Authority; or an agent of the Authority; or the New Zealand Defence Force.

(2) Despite subclause (1), a basic motorcycle handling skills test approved by the Agency may only be carried out by— a person referred to in subclause (1); or (a) (b) an approved motorcycle instructor.
The Agency may approve a motorcycle instructor to conduct the test referred to in subclause (2).

Clause 52: substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 19 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

(3) Clause 52(2): amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Trans- port (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

Clause 52(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
52A Practical driving test may be terminated A testing officer may terminate a practical driving test at any time during the course of the test if, in the opinion of the testing officer, the applicant— 57 Part 8 r 53 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (a) (b) (c) commits an offence under section 35(1)(a) or (b) or sec- tion 36(1)(a) (relating to reckless or dangerous driving), or under section 37(1), section 38(1), or section 39(1) (relating to careless or inconsiderate driving) of the Act; or is wholly or partly responsible for an accident; or is unable, because of lack of driving ability, to carry out an instruction of the testing officer; or exceeds the applicable speed limit by more than 10 km/h; or fails to comply with give-way rules or give-way signs; or (f) fails to comply with traffic signals or stop signs.
Clause 52A: inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 19 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
(d) (e) Applicant for more than 1 class of licence 53 (1) Applicant for more than 1 class of licence Subject to subclause (2), a person who is— (a) applying for the renewal of a driver licence where the person is the holder of more than 1 class of licence; or applying for a replacement licence under clause 86; or applying for a New Zealand driver licence of more than 1 class under clause 89,— (b) (c) is only required to complete 1 practical driving test if the ap- plicant completes the appropriate practical driving test in a ve- hicle to which the highest class of licence sought relates in ac- cordance with Schedule 3.
(2) A person who is applying for a Class 6 licence in addition to any other class or classes of licence must complete the ap- propriate practical driving test on a motorcycle, in addition to completing the appropriate practical driving test in relation to the other class or classes of licence sought.
Subject to subclause (4), a person referred to in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) or paragraph (c) of subclause (1) is only re- quired to complete 1 theory test if the person completes the appropriate theory test required for the highest class of licence sought.
(3) 58 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 9 r 56 (4) A person who is applying for a Class 6 licence in addition to any other class or classes of licence must complete the appro- priate theory test required for a Class 6 licence in addition to completing the appropriate theory test in relation to the other class or classes of licence sought.
54 55 Certification test for testing officer Certification test for testing officer An applicant for a testing officer endorsement must complete the certification test approved by the Agency to the standard determined by the Agency.

Clause 54: substituted, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Trans- port (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Person taking test must produce identification Person taking test must produce identification A person undertaking a test required under this Part must pre- sent to the person conducting the test either— (a) the person’s photographic driver licence or a current temporary driver licence that is accompanied by a form of photographic identification of the applicant that is acceptable to the Agency; or in the case of a theory test, identification in the form specified in clause 10(1).
(b) Clause 55(a): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 25(1) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 55(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 25(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Part 9 Conditions relating to driver licences and endorsements 56 (1) Conditions relating to physical disability The Agency may direct that a person may drive a motor ve- hicle only if the person complies with 1 or more of the follow- ing conditions: 59 Part 9 r 57 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (a) (b) (c) (d) the person uses correcting lenses, an occluder covering 1 eye, aids to hearing, or artificial limbs, that the Agency considers are appropriate; or the person drives the vehicle during periods, and under circumstances, that the Agency considers are appropri- ate given— (i) the person’s physical or mental condition at the time of application; or the outcome of a review of the person’s fitness to drive under clause 77(1); or (ii) the vehicle is specially adapted or has specified features; or the person consults with a medical practitioner, op- tometrist, or occupational therapist at intervals specified by the Agency.
The Agency must notify a person on whose driver licence or endorsement conditions have been imposed under subclause (1) of the rights of appeal given by section 106 of the Act.

Clause 56(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 56(1)(a): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 56(1)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 56(1)(d): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 56(1)(d): amended, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).
Clause 56(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Condition imposed on Class 1R licence in relation to driving motor vehicle with automatic transmission The Agency must impose a condition on a person’s Class 1R li- cence permitting the person to drive only a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission if, when obtaining a Class 1R li- cence, the person passes the restricted licence test under clause 48 in a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission.
Clause 57: substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 20 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

(2) 57 60 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 9 r 58 Clause 57: amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

Clause 57: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
57A Transitional provision for condition relating to automatic (1) transmission vehicle In the case of an existing driver licence of a driver who is 80 years of age or over, a condition that the person is permitted to drive only a vehicle with automatic transmission, imposed as a result of passing a driving test in a vehicle with automatic transmission,— (a) (b) must be removed from the driver licence of the appli- cant when he or she renews or replaces his or her licence unless subclause (2) applies.
does not apply unless subclause (2) also applies; and (2) Despite subclause (1), a driver who is 80 years of age or over who renews or replaces his or her driver licence may be sub- ject to a condition imposed on medical grounds that allows that person to drive only a motor vehicle with an automatic trans- mission.

Clause 57A: inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 20 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
58 Removal of condition relating to automatic transmission A condition under clause 57 must be removed if the person to whom it applies,— (a) being less than 80 years of age, holds a restricted li- cence, and passes a full licence test under clause 48; or being less than 80 years of age, passes a restricted li- cence test under clause 48 in a motor vehicle with a manual transmission.
[Revoked] (c) Clause 58(b): amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Trans- port (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

(b) Clause 58(b): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 21 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 58(c): revoked, on 1 June 2006, by clause 21 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
61 Part 9 r 59 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 59 Condition relating to automatic transmission not to apply in certain circumstances A condition under clause 57 does not apply if the person is driving a manual vehicle while accompanied by a person who— (a) holds, and has held for at least 2 years, a full licence of a class that authorises that person to drive that vehicle; and is in charge of the vehicle; and is seated in the front passenger seat or, if there is no front passenger seat available, is seated as close as is practicable to the driver.
(b) (c) Part 10 Period of validity of driver licences and endorsements Period of validity of driver licence 60 (1) A driver licence that is obtained or renewed under this rule may be issued for a period of 10 years except that,— (a) if the person is at least 64 years of age but younger than 75 years of age at the date of the issue of the licence, the expiry date specified on the licence must be the date of the person’s seventy-fifth birthday: if the person is at least 75 years of age but younger than 80 years of age at the date of the issue of the licence, the expiry date specified on the licence must be the date of the person’s eightieth birthday: if the person is 80 years of age or over at the date of the issue of the licence, the expiry date specified on the licence must be the next birthday of the applicant that is a whole multiple of 2: if a renewed licence is issued under clause 67(5) with an expiry date that is more than 10 years after the date of the issue of the licence, the licence expires on the date specified on the licence.
(b) (c) (d) (2) A driver licence that is replaced under this rule must be issued with an expiry date that is the same as the expiry date of the licence being replaced, except that if a replacement licence is 62 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 11 r 62 issued under clause 74(4) with an expiry date that is more than 10 years after the date of the issue of the licence, the licence expires on the date specified on the licence.
(2A) Despite subclause (1), the Agency may extend the period of (3) validity of a driver licence by not more than 1 year.

The period of validity of a driver licence is not affected by the holder obtaining a driver licence or endorsement of any other class or type.

Clause 60(2A): inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 22 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 60(2A): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Period of validity of endorsement 61 (1) A dangerous goods endorsement may be issued for a period of (2) (3) 5 years.

Subject to subclause (3), a passenger, vehicle recovery, driving instructor, or testing officer endorsement may be issued for a period of 1 year or a period of 5 years.
If a person who holds a passenger, vehicle recovery, driving instructor, or testing officer endorsement obtains an additional endorsement that is a passenger, vehicle recovery, driving in- structor, or testing officer endorsement, the additional endorse- ment expires on the same date as the previous endorsement.

(4) A special-type vehicle endorsement expires on the same date as the holder’s driver licence.
Clause 61: substituted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 16 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Part 11 Format of driver licences, driver identification cards, and “L” (learner) plates 62 Features to verify and protect licence integrity A driver licence (other than a temporary driver licence) must have the following features for the purposes of verifying or protecting the integrity of the licence: 63 Part 11 r 62 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (v) that characteristics comply with Inter- Identification physical national Standards Organisation 7810: Cards—Physical Characteristics: 1995: the following background colour: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) for a full driver licence, green: for a restricted driver licence, yellow: for a learner driver licence, blue: for a limited licence, such background colour as the Agency considers desirable to protect the in- tegrity of the licence: for a driver licence if the holder holds licences to which 2 or more of paragraphs (i) to (iv) apply, such background colour as the Agency considers desirable to protect the integrity of the licence: the words “NEW ZEALAND DRIVER LICENCE”: the word “LEARNER”, if the driver licence is a learner licence: the words “LIMITED LICENCE”, if the driver licence is a limited licence issued under section 105 of the Act: the word “RESTRICTED”, if the driver licence is a re- stricted licence: an image of the New Zealand Flag: a one-dimensional bar code containing the driver li- cence number, driver licence card number, and a quality control number: 1 or more of the following: micro-printing: (i) special fonts: (ii) a ghosted image of a photographic image: (iii) (iv) a holographic image: the expiry date of each endorsement held by the holder of the licence.
Clause 62(b)(iv): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 62(b)(v): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
64 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 11 r 63 Form of driver licence 63 (1) A driver licence must, at the discretion of the Agency, display the following information on either the front or back of the licence: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) the word “LEARNER” or the word “LEARNER”, if the driver licence is a learner licence: the word “RESTRICTED”, if the driver licence is a re- stricted licence: either the word “RE- STRICTED”, if the holder holds 2 or more of those driver licences: the word “LIMITED”, if the driver licence is a limited licence issued under section 105 of the Act: an image of the holder’s signature: the original date on which the driver licence is issued: the expiry date of each endorsement held by the holder of the licence: the holder’s current address, if requested by the holder: the classes to which the licence applies and the endorse- ments issued to the holder: an indication of any condition the holder must comply with while driving a motor vehicle: the word “DONOR”, if the holder has indicated a will- ingness to be an organ donor: a one-dimensional bar code containing the driver li- cence number, driver licence card number, and a pro- duction quality control number.
(2) A driver licence must display the following information on the front of the licence: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) the words “NEW ZEALAND DRIVER LICENCE”: an image of the New Zealand flag: a photographic image of the holder: the holder’s name: the holder’s date of birth: the date on which the driver licence expires: the driver licence number and driver licence card ver- sion number.
65 Part 11 r 64 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (3) The Agency may require that anti-counterfeiting security fea- tures be included on a driver licence if the Agency considers it necessary.
(4) An endorsement must be indicated on a driver licence in the following way: (a) for all endorsements other than a driving instructor en- dorsement, by the appropriate single letter specified in Schedule 4: for a driving instructor endorsement, by the single let- ter specified in Schedule 4 followed by the appropriate driver licence class number specified in Schedule 3.

(b) Clause 63: substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 28 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Form of temporary driver licence 64 (1) A temporary driver licence must be— (a) (b) (c) printed on paper; and signed by the holder; and authenticated by a licensing agent.
(2) A temporary driver licence must display the following on the front of the licence: (a) the words “TEMPORARY NEW ZEALAND DRIVER LICENCE”: the holder’s name: the holder’s date of birth: the date on which the driver licence is issued: the date on which the driver licence expires: the driver licence number and driver licence card num- ber (if known): the classes of driver licence and types of endorsement issued to the holder: an indication of any condition the holder must comply with while driving a motor vehicle.
(b) (c) (ca) (d) (e) (f) (g) [Revoked] [Revoked] Clause 64(2)(ca): inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 23 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 64(3): revoked, on 1 October 2011, by clause 29 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
(3) (4) 66 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 11 r 66 Clause 64(4): revoked, on 1 October 2011, by clause 29 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Form of driver identification card 65 (1) A driver identification card must be 105 mm high and 80 mm wide.
(2) A driver identification card must display the following on the front of the card: (a) (b) (c) a photographic image of the holder: the holder’s unique identifier: a list of the endorsements held by the holder for which a driver identification card is required: the expiry date of the driver identification card.
(3) A driver identification card must display the following on the back of the card: (a) (b) (c) the holder’s name: the licence number on the holder’s driver licence: the expiry date of each endorsement covered by the driver identification card: an indication of any conditions with which the holder must comply when undertaking an activity for which an endorsement covered by the driver identification card is required.
(d) (d) (4) A driver identification card may include 1 or more of the fea- tures specified in clause 62(i).

(5) An endorsement must be indicated on a driver identification card by the appropriate single letter specified in Schedule 4.

Form of “L” plate 66 (1) An “L” plate must— (a) (b) be a rectangle with sides at least 150 mm high and 110 mm wide; and display the capital letter “L”, in black, on a yellow back- ground.
The letter “L” must— (a) (b) The width of each line of the letter “L” must be at least 20 mm.

be at least 100 mm high; and be at least 60 mm wide.

(2) (3) 67 Part 12 r 67 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (4) An “L” plate must be positioned— (a) (b) so that it does not obstruct the driver’s field of vision; and so that it is visible at a distance of 50 m in daylight.
(5) An “L” plate must be attached in the following way: (a) (b) in the case of a motorcycle, moped, or all-terrain ve- hicle, by attaching it to the rear of the vehicle: in the case of a vehicle for which a Class 1 licence is required, other than a moped or an all-terrain vehicle, by attaching 1 plate visible to the front of the vehicle and another plate visible to the rear.
Part 12 Renewal, replacement, and reinstatement of driver licences and endorsements Part 12 heading: amended, on 16 January 2006, by section 95(12) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Renewal of driver licence 67 (1) Renewal of driver licence The Agency may from time to time, on the application of the holder of a licence, whether made before or after the expiry of the licence, renew the licence.
(2) A person is entitled to have his or her driver licence renewed (b) if the person— (a) makes an application in accordance with clause 9 and complies with the requirements of clauses 10 to 14; and if the application is for the renewal of a licence of any of Classes 2, 3, 4, or 5, produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44; and is renewing the licence for a period beyond the person’s 75th birthday and the person produces a medical certifi- cate in accordance with clause 44; and passes the on-road safety test, if referred for the test under clause 44B; and in the case of a licence (excluding a Class 6 licence) that has been expired for more than 5 years, passes— (d) (c) (e) 68 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 12 r 67 (i) (ii) the appropriate theory test under clause 45 for the highest class of driver licence that the person is applying to renew; and the appropriate practical driving test for the high- est class of driver licence that the person is apply- ing to renew in accordance with clauses 48 and 51 or successfully completes a course approved under clause 93; and (f) in the case of a Class 6 licence that has been expired for more than 5 years, passes— (i) (ii) the theory test for Class 6 under clause 45(1); and the practical driving test for Class 6 under clause 48.
(2A) A person who has been overseas for 5 years or more does not have to comply with subclause (2)(e) or (f), if the person can provide evidence of being licensed to drive (whether in New Zealand or overseas) within the period of 5 years immediately preceding the date of the application.

If a person to whom subclause (2)(e) applies complies with subclause (2)(e)(i), the person’s driver licence may be renewed subject to the condition specified in clause 16(1)(a).
(3) (4A) (4) A condition imposed under subclause (3) continues in force until the person to whom it applies complies with subclause (2)(e)(ii).

If a person to whom subclause (2)(f) applies complies with subclause (2)(f)(i), that person may be issued with a Class 6L licence, subject to the conditions specified in clause 16(1)(d).
(5) A renewed driver licence may be issued with a new expiry date that would have applied had the licence been renewed on the expiry date if the licence is renewed,— (a) in the case of a driver who is 74 years of age or over, not more than 6 months before the expiry date; and in all other cases, not more than 60 days before the ex- piry date.

(b) Clause 67(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 67(2)(c): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 30(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

69 Part 12 r 67A Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 67(2)(d): substituted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 10(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).
Clause 67(2)(e): substituted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 10(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).

Clause 67(2)(f): substituted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 10(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).

Clause 67(2)(f)(ii): amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Clause 67(2A): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 30(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 67(4A): inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 24(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 67(5): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 24(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
67A Reinstatement of driver licence with respect to those who have been disqualified for more than 12 months after end of disqualification The Agency may, from time to time, on the application of a person who has been disqualified for more than 12 months, reinstate that person’s licence.
(1) (2) A person is entitled to have his or her driver licence reinstated if— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 70 the person has served their disqualification, and there are no further subsequent periods of disqualification left to serve as of the date of application; and the person complies with clause 67(2)(a); and the person is applying for reinstatement of a licence for a period beyond the person’s 75th birthday and the per- son produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44; and the person passes the on-road safety test, if referred for the test under clause 44B; and in the case of an applicant for a licence of any of Classes 2, 3, 4, or 5, the person produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44; and in the case of an applicant for a licence of any of— (i) Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, the person passes— (A) the appropriate theory test under clause 45 for the highest class of driver licence the person is applying to reinstate; and Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 12 r 67A (B) the appropriate practical driving test for the highest class of driver licence the per- son is applying to reinstate in accordance with clauses 48 and 51; or (ii) Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5, the person completes a course approved under clause 93 (if any); and (g) in the case of an applicant for a Class 6 driver licence, the person passes— (i) the theory test for a Class 6 licence under clause 45(1); and the practical driving test for a Class 6 licence under clause 51 or clause 48, as appropriate.
(ii) (3) If a person to whom subclause (2)(f) applies complies with subclause (2)(f)(i)(A), the person’s driver licence may be re- instated subject to the condition specified in clause 16(1)(a).

(5) (4) A condition imposed under subclause (3) continues in force until the person to whom it applies complies with subclause (2)(f)(i)(B) or subclause (2)(f)(ii).
If a person to whom subclause (2)(g) applies complies with subclause (2)(g)(i), the person’s driver licence may be rein- stated subject to the conditions specified in clause 16(1)(c) and (d).

The conditions imposed under subclause (5) continue in force until the person to whom they apply complies with subclause (2)(g)(ii).

Clause 67A: inserted, on 16 January 2006, by section 95(12) of the Land Trans- port Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
(6) Clause 67A heading: amended, on 10 May 2011, by section 100(3) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

Clause 67A(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 67A(2)(c): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 31 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 67A(2)(d): substituted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 11(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).

Clause 67A(2)(f)(i)(B): amended, on 4 December 2006, by clause 11(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).

Clause 67A(2)(g)(ii): amended, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
71 Part 12 r 67B Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 67A(5): amended, on 16 June 2008, by clause 11 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).
67B 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 The Agency may reinstate the licence of a person who— (a) has been, but is no longer, subject to— (i) (1) a period or periods of suspension for any period (other than under section 95 of the Act); or a period or periods of disqualification of not more than 12 months; and (ii) (b) has applied to have the person’s licence reinstated.
(2) A person is entitled to apply to have his or her driver licence reinstated if the person has served his or her suspension or disqualification, and there are no further subsequent periods of suspension or disqualification left to serve as at the date of application.

To have the licence reinstated, the person must comply with clauses 9, 10, 11, and 14.

(3) (4) A licence that is reinstated under subclause (3) will retain the expiry date of the licence being reinstated.
(5) Despite subclause (4), if a licence being reinstated has expired or will expire within the following 12 months, the person must also comply with clause 67.

(6) A licence that is reinstated under subclause (5) will be issued with an expiry date as if the person had applied to renew the licence under clause 67.

Clause 67B: inserted, on 10 May 2011, by section 100(3) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Special provision relating to person who is overseas, or in prison or hospital [Revoked] Clause 68: revoked, on 1 October 2011, by clause 32 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

68 72 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 12 r 70 Renewal of endorsement 69 Renewal of endorsement The Agency may from time to time, on the application of the holder of an endorsement, renew the endorsement.
Clause 69: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

70 Renewal of passenger, vehicle recovery, driving instructor, testing officer, or dangerous goods endorsement (1) Application may be made to renew a passenger, vehicle re- covery, driving instructor, testing officer, or dangerous goods endorsement with the expiry date that would have applied had the licence been renewed on the expiry date.
(1A) An application under subclause (1) must be made— (a) (b) before the fifth anniversary of the date of expiry of the endorsement; and not more than 60 days before the date of expiry of the endorsement.
(2) A person is entitled to have his or her passenger, vehicle recov- ery, driving instructor, or testing officer endorsement renewed, for a period of 1 year or 5 years from the date of the expiry of the endorsement, or the date of renewal, whichever is later, if— (a) the person makes an application in accordance with clause 9 and complies with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 13, and 14; and in the case of an application for the renewal of an endorsement that was issued for a period of 5 years, the person produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44; and in the case of an application for the renewal of an en- dorsement that was issued for a period of less than 5 years, the person produces a medical certificate in ac- cordance with clause 44 if the person has not, within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the ap- plication, produced a certificate that complies with the requirements of clause 44; and the person consents to the carrying out of checks as to whether or not the person is a fit and proper person to (b) (ba) (c) 73 Part 12 r 71 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 be the holder of the endorsement and consents to the carrying out of those checks from time to time during the period of validity of the endorsement; and the Agency is satisfied in accordance with clause 35(1) that the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of the endorsement.
(d) (3) A person is entitled to have his or her dangerous goods en- dorsement renewed, for a period of 5 years from the date of the expiry of the endorsement, or the date of renewal, whichever is later, if the person— (a) makes an application in accordance with clause 9 and complies with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 13, and 14; and produces a certificate of successful completion by the person of an approved course of the appropriate type specified in clause 93(b)(iii) that is issued within 60 days before the date of the application for the renewal.
Clause 70(1): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 26(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

(b) Clause 70(1A): inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 26(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 70(2): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 26(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 70(2)(b): substituted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 18(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 70(2)(ba): inserted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 18(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 70(2)(c): amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 18(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Clause 70(2)(d): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 70(3): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 26(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 70(3)(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 33 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Renewal of special-type endorsement 71 (1) An application for the renewal of a special-type vehicle en- dorsement may be made before or after the date of expiry of the endorsement.
74 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 12 r 73 (2) A person is entitled to have his or her special-type vehicle (b) endorsement renewed if the person— (a) makes an application in accordance with clause 9 and complies with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 13, and 14; and if the endorsement has been expired for more than 5 years, produces a certificate of successful completion by the person of an approved course of the appropriate type specified in subparagraphs (v) to (viii) of clause 93(b) that is issued within 60 days before the date of applying for the renewal.
(3) A person who has been overseas for 5 years or more does not have to comply with subclause (2), if the person can provide evidence of being licensed to drive (whether in New Zealand or overseas) within the period of 5 years immediately preced- ing the date of the application.

Clause 71(2)(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 34(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 71(2)(b): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 27 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 71(3): added, on 1 October 2011, by clause 34(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

72 73 (1) Special provision relating to person overseas, or in prison or hospital [Revoked] Clause 72: revoked, on 1 October 2011, by clause 35 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Renewal of driver identification card The Agency may from time to time, on the application of the holder of a driver identification card, made before or after the expiry of the card, renew the card.

(2) A person may apply for the renewal of a driver identification card by— (a) making an application in accordance with clause 9; and complying with the requirements of clauses 10, 11, 12, (b) and 14.
Clause 73(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
75 Part 12 r 74 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Replacement of driver licence or driver identification card 74 (1) (2) Replacement of driver licence or driver identification card if lost, stolen, etc The Agency may, on the application of the holder of a driver li- cence or a driver identification card, issue a replacement driver licence or driver identification card.
The holder of a driver licence or a driver identification card must apply for a replacement driver licence or driver identifi- cation card, as the case may be, if— (a) it is lost, stolen, destroyed, defaced, mutilated, or be- comes illegible; or the holder’s name is changed from that recorded on the licence and in the person’s driver licence records, or on the driver identification card; or in the opinion of the Agency, the holder’s appearance has changed significantly from that recorded on the li- cence or driver identification card.
(b) (c) (3) A person is entitled to be issued with a replacement driver (b) licence or driver identification card if the person— (a) makes an application in accordance with clause 9 and complies with the requirements of clauses 10 to 14; and either surrenders the previous licence or driver iden- tification card to the licensing agent in a legible form or provides the licensing agent with a signed statement stating, as appropriate, that— (i) the applicant does not have the previous driver licence or driver identification card and the cir- cumstances in which it was lost or destroyed; or the driver licence or driver identification card that the applicant has surrendered in a defaced, muti- lated, or illegible form is the applicant’s previous driver licence or driver identification card.
(ii) (4) If— (a) (b) 76 a driver licence being replaced is due to expire within 12 months of the date of the application for the replacement licence; and the applicant will be younger than 64 years on the date that the licence is due to expire,— Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 12 r 76 the replacement licence may be issued with an expiry date that is 10 years after the expiry date of the licence being replaced.
(5) A driver identification card that is replaced under this clause must be issued with an expiry date that is the same as the expiry date of the card being replaced.

Clause 74(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 74(2)(c): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
75 (1) Replacement of driver licence or driver identification card if surrendered The Agency may, on the application of the holder of a driver licence or a driver identification card, issue a replacement li- cence or driver identification card to a person who surrenders a driver licence under section 30 of the Act, or delivers a driver licence or driver identification card to the Agency under clause 84 or clause 85, for those classes of licence or types of endorse- ment held by the person (if any) that have not been revoked or surrendered.
(2) A driver identification card that is replaced under this clause must be issued with an expiry date that is the same as the expiry date of the card being replaced.

Clause 75(1): amended, on 10 May 2011, by section 100(3) of the Land Trans- port (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

Clause 75(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
76 Discovery of replaced licence or driver identification card (1) A person to whom a replacement driver licence or driver iden- tification card has been issued under clause 74 must surren- der the person’s previous driver licence or driver identifica- tion card to the Agency if the previous driver licence or driver identification card subsequently comes into the person’s pos- session.
(2) A person who has been issued with a replacement driver li- cence or driver identification card must advise the Agency if that person becomes aware that another person has the previ- ous driver licence or driver identification card.

77 Part 13 r 77 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 76(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 76(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
77 (1) Part 13 Suspension, revocation, and surrender of driver licences or endorsements Requirements for tests, medical examinations, and approved courses The Agency may, if it considers that the holder of a class of driver licence or a type of endorsement may not be a fit and proper person to continue to hold that class of licence or type of endorsement and that further information would assist the Agency to make a determination, require the person to do 1 or more of the following: (a) (c) (b) undergo a medical examination, pass a test, or success- fully complete a course approved under clause 93 that the person would be required to undergo, pass, or com- plete as an applicant for the class of licence or type of endorsement held: produce any certificate that the person would be re- quired to produce as an applicant for the class of licence or type of endorsement held: undergo any other medical examination, pass any other test, or successfully complete any other course approved under clause 93 that the Agency considers to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, having regard to the classes of licence and types of endorsement (if any) held by the person.
(2) A test, medical examination, or course required under sub- clause (1) must be carried out by a medical practitioner, op- tometrist, occupational therapist, testing officer, or approved course provider nominated by— (a) the applicant or holder of the driver licence or endorse- ment; or the Agency.
(b) The Agency may nominate a person under subclause (2)(b) only if— (3) 78 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 13 r 77 (a) (b) the person required to undertake the test, medical exam- ination, or approved course fails to nominate a person under subclause (2)(a); or the Agency is not satisfied that the person nominated by the person required to undertake the test, medical examination, or approved course is appropriately qual- ified to carry out the test, medical examination, or ap- proved course.
(4) A person who is nominated to carry out a medical examination under subclause (2) must be a member of one of the class or classes of registered health professional that, in the opinion of the Agency, is appropriately qualified to carry out the examin- ation in the particular case.

(5) A medical examination required under subclause (1) must be carried out having regard to the document issued by the Agency entitled Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Medical Practitioners.
Clause 77 heading: substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 29(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 77(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 77(1)(a): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 29(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 77(1)(c): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 29(3) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 77(1)(c): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 77(2): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 29(4) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 77(2)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 77(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 77(3)(a): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 29(5) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 77(3)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 77(3)(b): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 29(6) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 77(4): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
79 Part 13 r 78 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 77(4): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 29(7) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 77(5): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Requirement to be in notice 78 (1) A requirement under clause 77(1) must be issued in a notice and must state— (a) (b) the reasons for the requirement; and one of the following: (i) the date, time, and place of the required medical examination or test (if applicable) and the date by which, and the place at which, any required certificate must be produced; or that the holder of the driver licence or the en- dorsement must contact the Agency within a stated period to arrange the date, time, and place of the required medical examination or test and the date by which, and the place at which, any required certificate must be produced, if applic- able; or the date by which the approved course must be completed; and (ii) (iii) (c) (d) that, if the person does not comply with the Agency’s requirement, the Agency has the power to impose con- ditions, or revoke the relevant driver licence or endorse- ment in accordance with clause 82; and the details of any requirement imposed under clause 77(2)(b).
(2) A notice issued under subclause (1) must be in writing and must be delivered to the person to whom it concerns more than 5 working days before any date, or the expiry of the period, specified in the notice under subclause (1)(b).

Clause 78(1)(b): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 30 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 78(1)(b)(ii): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 78(1)(c): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
80 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 13 r 80 79 Obligations on person required to undertake test or medical examination, or complete approved course (1) A person required to undergo a test or medical examination, or to complete an approved course, or to produce a certificate under clause 77 must either— (a) comply with the requirement, and pay the appropriate fee (if any) specified in or assessed in accordance with regulations made under the Act; or surrender the person’s driver licence (including any en- dorsement held by the person), and the person’s driver identification card (if any).
(b) (2) A person may surrender a driver licence under subclause (1)(b) by notifying the Agency of that fact and delivering the driver licence and driver identification card (if any) to the Agency.

Clause 79 heading: amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 31(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 79(1): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 31(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 79(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Suspension of driver licences and endorsements 80 (1) Suspending driver licence for medical reasons The Agency may, if it considers that allowing a person to con- tinue to hold a driver licence is, for medical reasons, a sig- nificant risk to public safety, issue a notice suspending that person’s driver licence until a medical examination has been completed and reviewed.
(2) A notice issued under subclause (1) must be in writing and must— (a) (b) (c) (d) state the date and time from which the driver licence is suspended (which must not be earlier than the date and time that the notice is delivered to the person); and state the reasons for the suspension of the driver licence; and state the period of suspension of the driver licence; and outline the rights of appeal given by section 106 of the Act.
81 Part 13 r 81 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (3) (4) The period of suspension of a driver licence specified under subclause (2)(c) must not exceed the period that, in the opin- ion of the Agency, will reasonably be required to determine whether conditions should be imposed on the licence or the li- cence should be revoked.

The Agency may at any time withdraw a suspension imposed under this clause.
Clause 80(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 80(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 80(4): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Suspension of endorsements 81 (1) A driving instructor endorsement is suspended in part if the holder ceases to hold 1 or more, but not all, of the classes of driver licence that formed part of the prerequisites under Part 5 for obtaining that endorsement.

(2) An endorsement is suspended if the holder ceases to hold all of the classes of driver licence that formed part of the prereq- uisites under Part 5 for obtaining that endorsement.
Revocation of driver licences and endorsements (a) (b) Revocation of driver licence or endorsement 82 (1) A person may be issued with a notice under subclause (2) if— the person fails to comply with a requirement under clause 77 in the manner specified in clause 78(1)(b); or the person fails to pass a test or successfully complete an approved course that the Agency has required the person to undergo or complete; or the Agency is satisfied that the person has ceased to be a fit and proper person to hold an endorsement; or in the opinion of a optometrist, a medical practitioner, or a occupational therapist, the person is one whose phys- ical or mental condition is such that, in the interests of public safety, the person— (i) should not be permitted to drive motor vehicles of a specified class or classes; or (d) (c) 82 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 13 r 82 (ii) should only be permitted to drive motor vehicles subject to such limitations as may be warranted by the mental or physical condition of the licence holder; or (2) (f) (e) (g) the person is the holder of a driving instructor endorse- ment and fails to comply with clause 25; or the person holds a testing officer endorsement and fails to comply with clause 32; or the person is the holder of a passenger endorsement and has been prohibited from holding or obtaining a passen- ger endorsement under section 29A of the Act.
The Agency may, if it considers it appropriate to do so, issue 1 or more of the following notices to a person to whom this clause applies: (a) (b) (c) a notice revoking a driver licence: a notice revoking an endorsement: a notice imposing conditions on the use of an endorse- ment of a kind specified in clause 56(1): a notice imposing conditions on the use of a driver li- cence of a kind specified in clause 56(1).
(d) (3) A notice issued under subclause (2) must— (a) (b) (c) (d) state the date and time from which the driver licence or endorsement is revoked, or has conditions attached to it (which must not be earlier than the date and time when the notice is delivered to the person); and state, as appropriate, the period during which the person may not apply for a driver licence, or an endorsement; and state the reasons for the revocation of the driver licence or endorsement or the imposition of conditions on the use of the driver licence or endorsement; and outline the rights of appeal given by section 106 of the Act.
(4) A notice issued to a person under subclause (2) may apply to a particular class of licence or type of endorsement or to every class of driver licence or type of endorsement held by the person.

83 Part 13 r 83 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (5) The period specified under subclause (3)(b) must not exceed a period that the Agency considers to be reasonable in the cir- cumstances.
Clause 82(1)(b): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 32 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 82(1)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 82(1)(c): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 82(1)(d): amended, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).

Clause 82(1)(f): amended, on 1 October 2007, by section 95(11) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 82(1)(g): added, on 1 October 2007, by section 95(11) of the Land Trans- port Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).

Clause 82(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 82(5): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Suspension and revocation of endorsements 83 (1) An endorsement is revoked if the holder does not, within 5 years after the endorsement is suspended under any provision, again become the holder of a driver licence of the class or classes that formed part of the prerequisites under Part 5 for obtaining that endorsement.
(2) A revocation of a driving instructor endorsement under sub- clause (1) has effect in respect of— (a) all classes of driver licence if the holder does not, within 5 years after the endorsement was suspended, again be- come the holder of at least 1 class of the classes of driver licence that formed part of the prerequisites under Part 5 for obtaining that endorsement; or each class of driver licence that formed part of the pre- requisites under Part 5 for obtaining that endorsement if the holder does not, within 5 years after the endorsement was suspended in respect of that class of driver licence, again become the holder of that class of licence.
(b) 84 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 13 r 85A 84 85 Surrender of certain documents Surrender of driver identification card that has been suspended or revoked The holder of a driver licence or an endorsement that has been suspended or revoked under any provision, on receiving notice of the suspension or revocation, must, in addition to complying with section 19 or section 30 of the Act, immediately surrender any driver identification card held by the person by delivering the card to the Agency.
Clause 84: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Voluntary surrender of driver licence or endorsement The holder of a driver licence or an endorsement may surren- der 1 or more classes of driver licence or 1 or more types of endorsement— (a) by notifying the Agency that the person is surrendering 1 or more classes of driver licence or 1 or more types of endorsement; and by delivering the driver licence and driver identification card (if any) to the Agency.
(b) Clause 85: substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 33 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 85(a): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 85(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
85A Reinstatement of surrendered driver licence or endorsement (1) A person who has surrendered 1 or more classes of driver li- cence or 1 or more types of endorsement under clause 85 may apply to the Agency for reinstatement of the classes of licence or types of endorsement in accordance with subclause (4), sub- clause (5), subclause (6), or subclause (7), as the case may be.

The Agency may reinstate a surrendered driver licence or an endorsement in accordance with this clause.
(2) 85 Part 13 r 85A Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Before reinstating a surrendered driver licence or an endorse- ment, the Agency may require the applicant to satisfy 1 or more of the requirements in clause 77(1).
The Agency may reinstate a surrendered driver licence, even if the licence has expired, provided— (a) the driver licence has not been surrendered for more than 5 years; and the driver licence has not been expired for more than 5 years; and the applicant complies with the applicable requirements in clause 67(2)(a), (b), (c), and (d) (which relates to the renewal of a driver licence).
(b) (c) (b) The Agency may reinstate a surrendered special-type vehicle endorsement, even if the endorsement has expired, provided— the endorsement has not been surrendered for more than (a) 5 years; and the endorsement has not been expired for more than 5 years; and the applicant complies with clause 71(2)(a) (which re- lates to the renewal of special-type vehicle endorse- ments).
(c) (b) The Agency may reinstate a surrendered passenger, vehicle re- covery, driving instructor, or testing officer endorsement, even if the endorsement has expired, provided— (a) the endorsement has not been surrendered for more than 5 years; and the endorsement has not been expired for more than 5 years; and the applicant complies with clause 70(2) as it relates to the endorsements referred to in this subclause.
The Agency may reinstate a surrendered dangerous goods en- dorsement only if— (a) (b) the endorsement has not expired; and the applicant complies with clause 70(3) (which relates to the renewal of a dangerous goods endorsement).

(c) Clause 85A: inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 33 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 85A(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 86 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 13 r 86 Clause 85A(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 85A(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 85A(4): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 85A(5): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 85A(6): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 85A(7): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Replacement driver licence or endorsement 86 Replacement of driver licence or endorsement revoked on medical grounds (ab) (1) A person whose driver licence or endorsement has been re- voked on medical grounds may apply for a replacement driver licence or replacement endorsement of the same class or type as the licence or endorsement that was revoked, if— (a) the person provides the Agency with a medical certifi- cate issued in accordance with clause 44 stating that the person is now medically fit to drive; and the person passes the on-road safety test, if referred for the test under clause 44B; and the Agency notifies the person that it is satisfied that the person’s medical condition has improved.
(2) A person who satisfies the requirements of subclause (1) is entitled to be issued with a replacement driver licence of the appropriate class or a replacement endorsement of the appro- priate type if— (a) (b) (b) the person makes an application in accordance with clause 9 and complies with the requirements of clauses 10 to 14: the person consents to the carrying out of checks as to whether or not the person is a fit and proper person, if the endorsement is an endorsement for which a fit and proper person check is required, and consents to the carrying out of those checks from time to time during the period of validity of the endorsement; and 87 Part 13 r 86 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (c) (d) the person is, in the opinion of the Agency, a fit and proper person, in accordance with the criteria specified in the table to clause 35(1), to be the holder of an en- dorsement of that type; and in a case where the period since the driver licence or endorsement was revoked is more than 12 months, the person— (i) passes the appropriate theory test or tests under clause 45 for the class of driver licence that the person is applying to have replaced; and passes or successfully completes the appropriate practical driving test in accordance with clauses 48 and 53 for that class of driver licence, or the applicable course specified in clause 93 for that type of endorsement.
(ii) (3) If a person to whom subclause (2)(d) applies complies with subclause (2)(d)(i), the Agency may, if the person has applied for a replacement driver licence, issue a replacement licence subject to the condition specified in clause 16(1)(a).

(4) A condition imposed under subclause (3) continues in force until the person to whom it applies complies with subclause (2)(d)(ii).

Clause 86(1)(a): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 86(1)(ab): inserted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 13(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).

Clause 86(1)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 86(2)(b): amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 19 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Clause 86(2)(c): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 86(2)(d)(ii): amended, on 4 December 2006, by clause 13(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).

Clause 86(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
88 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 14 r 88 87 Licence may not be renewed while licence suspended or holder disqualified If a driver licence expires during the period while the licence is suspended, or while the holder is disqualified from obtaining a licence, the licence must not be renewed until after the expiry of the period of suspension or disqualification.
Part 14 Recognition of overseas licences and licensing of drivers from overseas Recognition of overseas driver licence or permit 88 (1) A person, on arrival in New Zealand, is deemed to hold a New Zealand driver licence of a class that entitles the person to drive the motor vehicles that the person is entitled to drive under— (a) a valid and current driver licence or permit issued over- seas to the person, after the person has produced proof of the person’s driving competence, by an overseas au- thority, or an agent of that authority, authorised to issue a driver licence or permit; or an international driving permit.
(2) However,— subclause (1)(a) does not apply unless— (i) the overseas driver licence or permit is written in English; or the person who holds the overseas driver licence or permit also carries an accurate English trans- lation of the licence or permit: (ii) subclause (1)(b) does not apply unless the person who holds the international driving permit also carries the overseas driver licence on which the permit is based.
(b) (a) (b) (3) A person who is deemed by subclause (1) to hold a New Zealand driver licence may continue to drive under that driver licence until the first of the following situations occurs: (a) the person has remained in New Zealand for a continu- ous period of 12 months; or 89 Part 14 r 89 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (4) (b) (c) (d) the document that enabled that person to be deemed to hold a New Zealand driver licence under subclause (1) expires, is suspended, or is revoked; or an order is made disqualifying the person from holding or obtaining a driver licence, either in New Zealand or in the jurisdiction that granted the overseas driver licence or permit; or the person obtains or renews a New Zealand driver li- cence.
In this clause, international driving permit means a valid and current international driving permit as specified in An- nex 10 of the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic signed at Geneva on 19 September 1949 or Annex 7 of the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic signed at Vienna on 8 November 1968 and issued overseas in accordance with the provisions of the appropriate convention.
Clause 88: substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 36 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Overseas driver licence conversion Heading: inserted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 35 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Obtaining New Zealand driver licence 89 (1) A person is entitled to apply for, and be issued with, a New Zealand driver licence to drive the same class or classes of vehicle if that person holds an overseas driver licence or permit of a type specified in clause 88(1)(a), even if that licence has expired within the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application.
Before a New Zealand driver licence may be issued under sub- clause (1), the person must— (a) (2) apply for a driver licence under clause 9 and comply with the requirements of clauses 10 to 14; and unless clause 89A(3) applies, pass the appropriate the- ory test under clause 45 for the class of driver licence that the person is applying for; and (b) 90 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 14 r 89 (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) unless clause 89A(4) applies, pass the appropriate prac- tical driving test in accordance with clauses 48, 51, and 53; and produce his or her overseas driver licence or permit, as specified in clause 88(1)(a), and, if the overseas driver licence or permit is not in English, an accurate English translation of the overseas driver licence or permit; and sign a statement that— (i) the person’s overseas driver licence or permit is not suspended or revoked; and the person is not disqualified from holding or ob- taining a driver licence or permit in the country where the overseas driver licence or permit was issued; and (ii) produce a medical certificate issued in New Zealand in accordance with clause 44, in the case of— (i) a person applying under this clause for a New Zealand driver licence of Classes 2 to 5; or a person 75 years of age or over applying under this clause for a New Zealand driver licence of any class; and (ii) surrender his or her overseas driver licence or permit if that is a requirement of a licence recognition arrange- ment between the jurisdiction that issued the driver li- cence or permit and New Zealand.
(3) A person is entitled to be issued with a licence under subclause (4) if— (a) (b) subclause (1) applies to that person; and clause 89A(3) applies to that person or he or she com- plies with subclause (2)(b); and clause 89A(4) does not apply to that person.

(4) A person who satisfies the requirements of subclause (3) is (c) entitled to be issued, as appropriate, with either— (a) a driver licence issued subject to the condition specified in clause 16(1)(a); or a Class 6 learner licence.
(b) (5) A condition imposed under subclause (4)(a) continues in force until the person to whom it applies passes the appropriate prac- tical driving test required by subclause (2)(c).

91 Part 14 r 89A Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 89: substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 36 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 89(2)(b): amended, on 1 September 2008, by clause 13(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).

Clause 89(2)(c): amended, on 1 September 2008, by clause 13(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).

Clause 89(2)(c): amended, on 4 December 2006, by clause 14 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).
Clause 89(2)(f)(ii): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 37 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 89(2)(g): added, on 1 October 2011, by clause 37 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 89(3)(b): amended, on 1 September 2008, by clause 13(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).
Clause 89(3)(c): amended, on 1 September 2008, by clause 13(4) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).

89A Requirements not applying to overseas drivers (1) This clause applies to a person who applies for a New Zealand driver licence under clause 89.

(2) A person to whom this clause applies is not required to comply with the minimum time requirements prescribed in the tables to clauses 15, 17, and 19.
(2A) However, a driver licence may not be issued to a person who applies for a driver licence under clause 89 for a class of ve- hicle if the effect of doing so would allow the person to obtain the driver licence at an age earlier than the minimum age for a person who complies with the requirements set out in clauses 15, 17, and 19 for that class of vehicle.
(3) A person to whom this clause applies is not required to sit the appropriate theory test required by clause 89(2)(b) if— (a) the appropriate theory test is in respect of a Class 1 or Class 6 licence; and that person has held a valid overseas driver licence or permit issued in a country specified in Schedule 7A.
(b) (4) A person to whom this clause applies is not required to sit the appropriate practical driving test required by clause 89(2)(c) if that person has, for at least 2 years, held a valid overseas driver licence or permit issued in a country specified in Schedule 8.

Clause 89A: substituted, on 1 September 2008, by clause 14 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).
92 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 14 r 91 90 91 (1) Clause 89A(2A): inserted, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
New Zealand driver licence may be subject to learner or restricted conditions If the driver licence or permit referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of clause 88(1) is subject to any condition or is the equivalent of a learner or restricted licence, the person’s New Zealand driver licence must be issued either with similar conditions or as a learner or restricted licence, as appropriate.
Requirements for diplomatic and consular personnel This clause applies to a person who is in New Zealand by rea- son of— (a) the person’s employment as a member of the staff of a diplomatic mission or a consular post in New Zealand; or the person’s employment as a member of the private staff of a person referred to in paragraph (a); or the person’s relationship as a member of the family, or as a spouse or partner, of the person referred to in para- graph (a) or (b).
(b) (c) (2) A person to whom this clause applies may, on application to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, be issued by the Agency with a driver licence if that person holds 1 or more of the licences or permits referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of clause 88(1).
(3) A driver licence issued under this clause— (a) must authorise the person to drive the same types of motor vehicle as the licences or permits referred to in clause 88(1); and (b) may be subject to conditions specified by the Agency; (c) and expires when the first of the following situations occurs: the holder no longer meets the requirements of (i) subclause (1) under which the holder was issued with a New Zealand driver licence; or the relevant mission or consular post is notified, through the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and (ii) 93 Part 14 r 92 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Trade, that the driver licence has been revoked; or an order is made disqualifying the person from holding or obtaining a driver licence; or 4 years have elapsed since the date of issue of the driver licence.
(iii) (iv) Clause 91(1)(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 38 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 91(1)(c): added, on 1 October 2011, by clause 38 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 91(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 91(3)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Obtaining International Driving Permit A person who holds a current full New Zealand driver licence issued or having effect under this rule may apply to an organ- isation approved for that purpose by the Agency to be issued with an International Driving Permit in accordance with the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic signed at Geneva on 19 September 1949.
Clause 92: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Part 15 Approval of courses and course providers Approval of courses Agency may approve courses The Agency may approve the following courses: (a) courses teaching advanced driving skills, to reduce the period of time for which a person must hold a Class 1R licence before being allowed to apply for a Class 1 full licence: courses teaching specialist knowledge and skills re- quired to obtain— (i) (ii) (iii) a passenger endorsement; or a vehicle recovery endorsement; or a dangerous goods endorsement; or (b) 92 93 94 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 15 r 93 a driving instructor endorsement; or (iv) a forklift endorsement; or (v) (vi) a roller endorsement; or (vii) a tracks endorsement; or (viii) a wheels endorsement: courses teaching and assessing the driving knowledge and skills of the holder of a Class 2L, 3L, 4L, or 5L licence for the purpose of waiving the requirement for that person to hold the licence for 6 months and to pass a full licence test: courses teaching and assessing the riding competency of the holder of a Class 6L licence for the purpose of waiving the requirement for that person to hold the li- cence for 6 months and to pass a restricted licence test: courses teaching and assessing the riding competency of the holder of a Class 6R licence for the purpose of reducing the period that the person must hold a Class 6R licence and to pass a full licence test: driving improvement courses for the purposes of sec- tion 92(1) of the Act: dangerous goods
 courses for the purposes of section 92(2) of the Act: courses assessing the driving experience, knowledge, and skills of a person 25 years of age or over and hold- ing a Class 2, 3, or 4 driver licence, for the purpose of waiving the requirement for that person to hold the li- cence for at least 3 months: work time and fatigue management courses for the pur- poses of Part 4B of the Act: courses assessing the driving experience, knowledge, and skills of the holder of a Class 2 licence for the pur- pose of an approval to drive a vehicle for which a Class 4 or Class 5 licence is required under the conditions spe- cified in clause 19H: courses assessing advanced driving skills for the pur- pose of enabling a person to apply for a Class 4 or Class 5 licence on completion of the accelerated licens- ing process set out in Part 4A.
(c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) Clause 93: substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 39 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

95 Part 15 r 94 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 93(d), (e), (j) and (k): not yet in force.
(c) (e) (b) (d) Requirements for approval of course To be approved, a course for a purpose specified in clause 93(a) or clause 93(f) must be designed so that a person who has completed the course will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes: (a) an understanding of the techniques of safe driving, be- yond the ability to manipulate the controls of a motor vehicle; and the ability to practice the necessary self-management skills needed for driving, including decision-making and managing risks; and the ability to assess the person’s own performance against the criteria that define a safe driver; and an understanding of risks and the consequences of risk taking while driving; and the ability to develop appropriate methods of monitor- ing the person’s performance as a driver so that the per- son’s driving skills do not deteriorate over time.
To be approved, a course for a purpose specified in either of clause 93(b)(i) or (ii) must be designed so that a person who has completed the course will be able to demonstrate know- ledge of the theoretical requirements to legally and safely drive a motor vehicle for the activity that requires the endorsement.
To be approved, a course for a purpose specified in clause 93(b)(iii) or clause 93(g), must be designed so that a person who has completed the course will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for transporting dangerous goods safely and in accordance with the relevant legal requirements.
To be approved, a course for a purpose specified in clause 93(b)(iv) must be designed so that a person who has completed the course will be able to demonstrate— (a) (b) an understanding of the content of the curriculum; and the ability to teach the manipulative and perceptive skills required to safely drive a motor vehicle.
To be approved, a course for a purpose specified in clause 93(b)(v) to (viii), (c), (d), (e), or (h) must be designed so that a person who has completed the course will have demonstrated 94 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 96 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 15 r 95 (6) (7) the experience, knowledge, and skills to operate safely and proficiently the motor vehicle to which that class of licence or type of endorsement relates.
To be approved, a course for a purpose specified in clause 93(i) must be designed so that a person who has completed the course will be able to demonstrate knowledge of work time and logbook requirements, and to describe causes and symp- toms of fatigue and its effect on driving performance.
To be approved, a course for a purpose specified in clause 93(j) or (k) must be designed so that a person who has completed the course will have demonstrated the experience, knowledge, and skills to operate safely and proficiently a vehicle for which a Class 4 or Class 5 licence is required under the accelerated licensing process set out in Part 4A.

Clause 94(1): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 40(1) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 94(2): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 40(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 94(3): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 40(3) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 94(5): substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 38 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Clause 94(5): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 40(4) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 94(6): added, on 1 October 2011, by clause 40(5) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 94(7): added, on 1 October 2011, by clause 40(5) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Application for approval of course 95 (1) An individual or organisation may apply to have a course ap- (2) proved.
The applicant must— (a) complete an application in a form approved by the Agency; and pay the appropriate fee or fees (if any) specified or as- sessed in accordance with regulations made under the Act; and produce— (b) (c) 97 Part 15 r 96 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (i) (ii) a copy of the intended syllabus, including a de- scription of what is required to successfully com- plete the course; and a description of how the syllabus will satisfy the requirements of clause 94; and (d) produce a sample of the certificate that is to be presented to a person who has successfully completed the course.
Clause 95(2)(a): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

96 (1) Approval of course The Agency may approve a course if the applicant has com- plied with clause 95 and the Agency is satisfied that the course will meet the requirements specified in relation to the particu- lar type of course in clause 94.

(2) When approving a course, the Agency may impose conditions under which the course must be conducted.
(3) Without limiting subclause (2), when approving a course, the Agency may allow the course to be conducted using an appro- priately configured or loaded vehicle of a class other than the class to which the course relates.

Clause 96(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 96(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 96(3): added, on 4 October 1999, by clause 20 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 96(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Agency may consent to modification of course The Agency may from time to time,— (a) on the application of the individual or organisation that applied to have the course approved or of an approved course provider, give consent to the modification of an approved course; or on the Agency’s own motion, require that a course be modified,— (b) if the Agency is satisfied that the modification is necessary or desirable in order for the approved course to continue to 97 (1) 98 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 15 r 98 (2) meet the requirements specified in relation to the particular type of course in clause 94, or to meet those requirements in an improved way.
If the Agency consents to a course being modified or requires a course to be modified under subclause (1), the Agency must give reasonable notice in writing of the modification to any course provider who is providing the course.

Clause 97 heading: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 97(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 97(1)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 97(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
98 (1) Agency may revoke course approval The Agency may, by notice in writing, revoke the approval of a course granted under clause 96 if the holder of the course ap- proval does not comply with conditions imposed under clause 96(2) or a requirement imposed under clause 97(1).
(2) A notice of revocation must— (a) (b) (c) state the date and time from which the course approval is revoked, which must not be earlier than the date and time at which the notice is given to the course provider and, except in exceptional circumstances where public safety is at immediate risk, must not be less than 14 days after the day on which the notice is given; and state the reason for the course approval being revoked; and outline the rights of appeal given by section 106 of the Act.
Clause 98 heading: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 98(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
99 Part 15 r 99 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Approval of course providers 99 Agency may approve course providers The Agency may approve specific individuals or organisations to provide courses referred to in clause 93.

Clause 99 heading: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 99: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

100 Requirements for approval as course provider To be approved, a course provider must— (a) possess the appropriate skills, training, and experience to conduct the approved course; and if the course provider is an organisation, have a recorded organisational structure in which accountabil- ity is clearly identified.
101 Application for approval as course provider An applicant for approval as a course provider must— (a) complete an application in a form approved by the Agency; and pay the appropriate fee or fees (if any) specified or as- sessed in accordance with regulations made under the Act; and specify the approved course or courses that the appli- cant intends to provide; and produce details of the procedures that will be used to maintain a register of— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) instructors; and students; and certificates issued; and courses conducted; and course assessments and results.
(b) (b) (c) (d) Clause 101(a): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

102 Approval as course provider (1) The Agency may approve a course provider if the applicant has complied with clause 101 and the Agency is satisfied that the 100 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 15 r 103 course provider will meet the requirements specified in clause 100.
(3) (2) When approving a course provider, the Agency may impose conditions under which the course provider must conduct courses.

The Agency must issue a certificate to the approved course provider, specifying— (a) (b) the name of the course provider; and the name of the approved course or courses that the course provider is approved to provide.
(4) It is a condition of approval as a course provider that— (a) the course provider must only credit a person with completing an approved course if that person has suc- cessfully completed the course in accordance with the course syllabus; and the course provider must retain for at least 12 months after an approved course has been conducted a record of the matters specified in subparagraphs (i), (ii), (iv), and (v) of clauses 101(d) in relation to that course; and the course provider must comply with any requirements made in writing by the Agency to the course provider arising out of any audit under section 198 of the Act.
(b) (c) Clause 102(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 102(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 102(3): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 102(4)(c): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
103 Agency may revoke or suspend approval of course (1) provider The Agency may, by notice in writing, revoke or suspend (in whole or in part) the approval of a course provider granted under clause 102 if— (a) the course provider fails to comply with any instruction given under section 198 of the Act; or 101 Part 15 r 103 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (b) (c) the course provider fails to comply with a requirement made in writing by the Agency to the course provider arising out of an audit under section 198 of the Act; or the course provider ceases to meet the requirements de- scribed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of clause 100.
The notice of revocation or suspension must— (a) state the date and time from which the approval is re- voked or suspended, which must not be earlier than the date and time at which the notice is given to the course provider and, except in exceptional circumstances where public safety is at immediate risk, must not be less than 14 days after the date on which the notice is given; and state the reason for the revocation or suspension; and outline the rights of appeal given by section 106 of the Act.
(b) (c) Clause 103 heading: amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 41(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 103 heading: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 103(1): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 41(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 103(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 103(1)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

Clause 103(2): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 41(3) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
Clause 103(2)(a): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 41(4) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 103(2)(b): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 41(5) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
(2) 102 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 17 r 106 Part 16 Miscellaneous provisions relating to responsibilities of drivers 104 Prohibition on display of “L” plate except in appropriate circumstances A person must not drive, on a road, a motor vehicle that dis- plays an “L” plate as specified in clause 66 unless that per- son— (a) holds a learner licence of the class that relates to that vehicle in accordance with Schedule 3; or immediately prior to driving has been, or is about to be, accompanying the person in paragraph (a) in accord- ance with clause 16(1)(a); or holds a driving instructor or testing officer endorsement and is driving a vehicle used for purposes connected with that endorsement.
(b) (c) 105 Prohibition on defacing, etc, driver licence or driver identification card A person must not deface, alter, or tamper with the charac- teristics or features of, or information displayed on, a driver licence or driver identification card.
Part 17 Transitional provisions Driver licences continued in force by section 23(4) of Act 106 Equivalent class or type of driver licences and endorsements A person who was the holder of a licence of a class described in column 1 of the table to this clause that was in force im- mediately before 3 May 1999 is deemed to hold a licence or endorsement of the class described in column 2 of the table in relation to that licence on and from 3 May 1999 until it expires in accordance with clause 112.
103 Part 17 r 107 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Table to clause 106 Existing licence held Class AM or Class AML Equivalent licence Class 1L Class A Class AL Class AR Class B Class BL Class BR Class C Class D Class 6 Class 6L Class 6R Class 1 Class 1L Class 1R Class 1 and a passenger endorsement Class 4 and a passenger endorsement Class DL and Class B Class 2L Class E and any other li- cence except G, H, I, or J Class FL Class FL and Class B Class FR or Class F Class G or Class I, plus any of Classes B, C, D, or F Class H or J, plus any of Classes B, C, D, or F Class I, plus either Class B or Class C Class J, plus either Class B or Class C Class L plus any of Classes D, FR, or F Class LL, plus Classes F, FR, D, I, or J Class N any of Passenger endorsement Class 1L Class 2L Class 4 Forklift, roller, or wheels endorsement, or any combination of those endorsements Tracks or forklift endorsement, or both Class 4 and forklift, roller, or wheels en- dorsement, or any combination of those endorsements Class 4 and tracks or forklift endorsement, or both endorsements Class 5 Class 5L Vehicle recovery endorsement Clause 106 table: amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 21 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
107 Holder of certificate of approval or provisional certificate of approval as driving instructor A person who was the holder of a certificate of approval or a provisional certificate of approval as a driving instructor issued under the Transport (Drivers Licensing) Regulations 104 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 17 r 110 1987 that was in force immediately before 3 May 1999 is deemed to hold a driving instructor endorsement on and from 3 May 1999 until it expires in accordance with clause 112.
108 Holder of approval as testing officer A person who immediately before 3 May 1999 was appointed by the Agency as a testing officer is deemed to hold a testing officer endorsement on and from 3 May 1999 until it expires in accordance with clause 112.

Clause 108: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
109 Holder of hazardous substances endorsement A person who was the holder of a hazardous substances endorsement issued under the Transport (Drivers Licensing) Regulations 1987 that was in force immediately before 3 May 1999 is deemed to hold a dangerous goods endorsement on and from 3 May 1999 until it expires in accordance with clause 112.
110 Forklift drivers (1) A person is deemed to hold a forklift endorsement on and from 3 May 1999 until it expires in accordance with clause 112 if, at the close of 2 May 1999, the person— (a) held any current full driver licence of any class other than Class A; and had successfully completed a course or held a statement referred to in subclause (2).
(b) (2) The person must— (a) (b) have successfully completed a forklift course approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour; or if an employee, have held a signed statement issued by his or her employer, certifying that that employee had been trained in the use of a forklift to standards in the Approved Code of Practice for Training Operators and Instructors of Powered Industrial Lift Trucks (Fork- lifts) 1995 (issued by the Secretary of Labour under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992); or 105 Part 17 r 111 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (c) if an independent contractor, have held a signed state- ment by the applicant— (i) stating that the applicant had been trained in the use of a forklift to standards in the Ap- proved Code of Practice for Training Oper- ators and Instructors of Powered Industrial Lift Trucks (Forklifts) 1995 (issued by the Secre- tary of Labour under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992); and specifying where the training was held.
(ii) Clause 110: substituted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 22 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

111 Conditions continue in force Any condition or restriction that, immediately before 3 May 1999, applied to any licence continued in force by section 23(4) of the Act continues to apply until the licence expires in accordance with clause 112.
112 Expiry of driver licences, etc (1) A driver licence continued in force by section 23(4) of the Act, and any endorsement held in accordance with clauses 107 to 110, expires when the first of the following occurs: (a) (c) (b) 60 days has elapsed after the date of the first birthday of the licence holder to occur on or after 3 May 1999; or the holder is issued with a temporary licence or a photo- graphic driver licence under these rules; or if the person holds a driver identification card issued be- fore 3 May 1999, when that identification card expires.
If the holder of a driver licence referred to in subclause (1) is absent from New Zealand on the date that the licence would (but for this subclause) expire under subclause (1), that driver licence expires on the earlier of— (a) (b) Clause 112(2): substituted, on 1 October 2011, by clause 42 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

the expiry date specified on the licence: 1 October 2011.
(2) 106 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 17 r 114 113 Obtaining new driver licence (1) A person who is the holder of a licence or endorsement re- ferred to in clause 112 may apply for the issue of the equivalent new photographic driver licence and, if applicable, an endorse- ment or endorsements specified in the table to clause 106.
(2) A person referred to in subclause (1) is entitled to be issued with a driver licence and, if applicable, an endorsement or en- dorsements specified in the table to clause 106 if the person— (a) makes an application in accordance with clause 9 and complies with the requirements of clauses 10 to 14; and if the person is 75, 76, or 80 years of age or any age over 80 years that is divisible by 2, produces a medical certificate in accordance with clause 44; and (b) (ba) passes the on-road safety test, if referred for the test (c) (d) (e) under clause 44B; and produces the person’s driver licence issued before 3 May 1999, if the person still has it; and if the person’s driver licence has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, or is defaced or mutilated or has become il- legible, produces a statement signed by the person that the person no longer has the driver licence because it has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, or that it is defaced or mutilated or has become illegible; and satisfies the applicable requirements of clauses 114 and 115.
Clause 113(2): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 39 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 113(2)(a): amended, on 1 June 2006, by clause 39 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Clause 113(2)(ba): substituted, on 4 December 2006, by clause 15 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 (SR 2006/152).
114 Additional requirements relating to issue of passenger endorsements (1) A person who, immediately before 3 May 1999, held a Class C or Class D licence and who applies under clause 113 for the issue of a passenger endorsement must— (a) consent to the carrying out of checks as to whether or not the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a passenger endorsement, and consent to the carrying 107 Part 17 r 115 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (b) (c) out of those checks from time to time during the period of validity of the endorsement; and be a person who the Agency is satisfied in accordance with clause 35(1) is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a passenger endorsement; and if, in the 12 months immediately preceding the applica- tion the person has not successfully undergone a med- ical examination in accordance with regulation 26J and regulation 8(2)(a) of the Transport (Drivers Licensing) Regulations 1987, produce a medical certificate in ac- cordance with clause 44.
(2) [Revoked] Clause 114(1): amended, on 1 October 2011, by clause 43(1) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).

Clause 114(1)(a): amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 24 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 114(1)(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Clause 114(2): revoked, on 1 October 2011, by clause 43(2) of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306).
115 Additional requirements relating to issue of vehicle recovery endorsement A person who, immediately before 3 May 1999, held a Class N licence and who applies under clause 113 to obtain a vehicle recovery endorsement must— (a) consent to the carrying out of checks as to whether or not the person is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a vehicle recovery endorsement, and consent to the carrying out of those checks from time to time during the period of validity of the endorsement; and be a person who the Agency is satisfied in accordance with clause 35(1) is a fit and proper person to be the holder of a vehicle recovery endorsement; and if, in the 12 months immediately preceding the applica- tion, the person has not successfully undergone a med- ical examination in accordance with regulation 26J and regulation 8(2)(a) of the Transport (Drivers Licensing) Regulations 1987, produce a medical certificate in ac- cordance with clause 44.
(b) (c) 108 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 17 r 119 Clause 115(a): amended, on 4 October 1999, by clause 25 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Clause 115(b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
116 Person holding more than 1 class of licence (1) A person who, immediately before 3 May 1999, held more than 1 class of driver licence (not including any Class AL, Class AR, or Class A licence), is entitled to be issued with the highest class of driver licence to which any of the person’s licences issued before 3 May 1999 are equivalent in accord- ance with the table to clause 106.
(2) Despite subclause (1), a person who, on 3 May 1999, held a Class AL, Class AR, or Class A licence in addition to any other class of driver licence is entitled to become the holder of, re- spectively, a Class 6L, 6R or Class 6 licence in addition to any other class of driver licence to which any of the person’s li- cences issued before 3 May 1999 are equivalent in accordance with the table to clause 106.
117 Person issued with learner or restricted licence A person who is issued with a learner or restricted licence in accordance with clause 113 must comply with the applicable requirements of Part 4 in order to obtain a full licence.
118 Provision relating to time for which licence held For the purposes of periods specified in Parts 4 and 5, a person is deemed to have held a driver licence of a class existing on or after 3 May 1999 for the same length of time that they held the corresponding class of driver licence (in accordance with the table to clause 106) that existed immediately before 3 May 1999.
Period of validity of licences and endorsements issued under this Part 119 Period of validity of licences issued under this Part A driver licence issued under clause 113 must be issued with an expiry date that is— 109 Part 17 r 120 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (a) (b) the anniversary of its date of issue in the year that the person reaches the youngest of 25, 35, 45, 55, or 65 years of age; or if the person is 64 years of age or over, the appropriate expiry date in accordance with paragraphs (a) to (c) of clause 60(1).
120 Period of validity of endorsements issued under this Part (1) A dangerous goods endorsement issued under clause 113 expires on the date that the holder’s hazardous substances endorsement issued under the Transport (Drivers Licensing) Regulations 1987 would have expired.

(2) A passenger endorsement issued to a person who, immediately before 3 May 1999 was the holder of a Class D licence, expires 12 months after its date of issue.
(3) A special-type vehicle endorsement issued under clause 113 expires on the same date as the holder’s driver licence expires in accordance with clause 119.

(4) An endorsement issued under clause 113, other than an en- dorsement referred to in subclauses (1) to (3), may be issued for a period of 1 year or a period of 5 years.

Clause 120(4): substituted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 26 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Transitional provision relating to driver licences expired, suspended, etc, when rule comes into force 121 Person disqualified or holding expired or suspended driver licence not required to have held learner or restricted licence Subject to this clause, a person specified in subclause (1A) who applies for the issue of a driver licence under this rule must pass— (a) the appropriate theory test or tests under clause 45 for the particular class of licence sought; and the appropriate practical driving test or tests under clauses 48 or 49 for the particular class of licence sought.
(b) (1) 110 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Part 17 r 122 (1A) The specified persons are persons who, at the close of 2 May 1999,— (a) were disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver li- cence; or (b) were holders of driver licences issued under the Transport (Vehicle and Driver Registration and Licensing) Act 1986, or any former enactment, that were suspended, expired, or revoked; or were 71 years of age or more and held any expired driver licence.
(c) (2) (3) If the person referred to in subclause (1) was the holder of a learner licence, all the requirements of clause 17 and clause 19 apply.

If the person referred to in subclause (1) was the holder of a restricted licence all the requirements of clause 19 apply.

Clause 121(1): substituted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 27 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
Clause 121(1A): inserted, on 4 October 1999, by clause 27 of the Land Trans- port (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

Transitional provision relating to renewal of P, I, O, and V endorsement Heading: added, on 4 October 1999, by clause 28 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).
122 P, I, O, and V endorsements may be re-issued for 12 months (1) A person who, on 4 October 1999, holds a current P, I, O, or V licence endorsement that was issued for 5 years may surrender the person’s endorsement to the Agency and apply for a new endorsement of the type surrendered.

If the applicant complies with clauses 9 to 11 and 14, the Agency must issue the endorsement for 12 months beginning on its date of issue.
Clause 122: added, on 4 October 1999, by clause 28 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302).

(2) Clause 122(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).

111 Part 17 r 122 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Clause 122(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Trans- port Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
112 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Schedule 1 Objective of the rule Schedule 1 cl 3 This rule specifies the requirements for obtaining and renewing a driver licence in New Zealand.

It sets out the requirements for the holder of a driver licence to obtain or renew a licence endorsement that will enable the endorsement holder to use a motor vehicle for specified activities.
The rule also specifies the requirements for those who provide services related to the licensing of drivers.

The overarching objective of the rule is to make significant gains in land transport safety through the implementation of an improved system for driver licensing.

Changes in the new system affect young and novice drivers, disqualified and unlicensed drivers, older drivers, commercial drivers, and overseas visitors and immigrants who wish to drive in New Zealand.
These changes are aimed, in particular, at reducing the exposure of young drivers (between the ages of 15 and 24 years) to road crashes; reducing the crash risk of other novice drivers; reducing the numbers of drivers who drive while unlicensed or disqualified; having better-prepared and better-skilled drivers; im- proving enforcement and deterrence; improving driver attitudes; and developing a more positive road safety culture.
Major policy changes to the driver licensing system were authorised by the Land Transport Act 1998.

These included the requirement to have photographs on driver licences, and the mandatory carriage of driver licences.

Within the framework of the major driver licensing policy changes, the rule gives effect to a new graduated classification system of li- censing drivers so they have the necessary skills and experience to drive different types of vehicle.
There are new testing requirements for obtaining a licence that emphasise skills, such as hazard percep- tion, that are equally as important as vehicle-control skills for safe driving.

The rule introduces ten-yearly licence renewal and relaxes the renewal regime for older drivers.
It sets out a new system of driver licence endorsements and rationalises and updates the require- ments for the medical and “fit and proper person” checking of drivers who drive for a living and drivers of specific classes or types of ve- hicles.

The rule also introduces new requirements governing driver licensing course providers, driving instructors, and testing officers.
113 Schedule 1 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Many features of the previous driver licensing system are still rele- vant and these have been retained.

In some cases, notably the Gradu- ated Driver Licensing System, those features have been modified to improve them.
114 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Schedule 2 Consultation carried out under section 161(2) of the Act Schedule 2 cl 4 In 1994, the Land Transport Authority (LTSA) began a major re- view of the system for licensing drivers in New Zealand, which has involved widespread public consultation.

This has included the re- lease in 1996 of 9 discussion papers outlining policy options for pub- lic comment.
Five hundred and thirty-five formal submissions were received on the discussion papers.

In response to a nationwide news- paper questionnaire, 41 000 members of the public expressed their views on the broad options for changes to the driver licensing sys- tem.

In March 1997, the LTSA released, for consideration by interested groups, government agencies, and the public, its proposed policies for changes to the driver licensing system.
The proposed policy document was issued, in place of the usual first (red) draft of a pro- posed rule, in recognition of the widespread public interest in driver licensing and in order to seek comments and receive feedback from interested parties on the proposed changes.

More than 4 000 copies of the document were issued and 554 submissions were received.
The submissions received on the proposed policy document, along with others received in the course of the review, were considered and decisions arrived at on proposed changes to the driver licensing system.

These formed the policy framework for the first legal draft (yellow draft) of the Driver Licensing Rule.

The yellow draft rule was released for public consultation in Novem- ber 1997.
The draft rule was publicised in metropolitan and regional newspapers throughout New Zealand, in the New Zealand Gazette, and in other relevant publications.

It was sent to libraries and trans- port authorities overseas and was made available on the Internet.

Copies were also sent to individuals and organisations that had ex- pressed an interest in the rule or who had commented on the proposed policy document.

The LTSA received 85 written submissions on the yellow draft.
At the same time as the LTSA released the yellow draft of the rule, Parliament’s Transport and Environment Select Committee sought public submissions on the Land Transport Bill, which authorised the major policy changes for the new driver licensing system.

Submis- 115 Schedule 2 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 sions on the Bill closed on 28 February 1998 and the Select Commit- tee held hearings in March/April 1998 to consider the submissions.
The Land Transport Act 1998 was passed by Parliament on 3 De- cember 1998.

The green draft rule was released for selected industry consultation, focussing on changes since the yellow draft rule on 4 December 1998.

Meetings to discuss the green draft were held with indus- try representatives in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington.

The LTSA received 41 written submissions on the green draft.

Approval was given for the policy positions adopted in this rule by Cabinet in February 1999.
Overseas best practice and New Zealand’s international obligations have been taken into account in developing the rule, and the rule has been subjected to overseas peer review.

Privacy, civil liberty, and human rights have also been addressed and both privacy and human rights impact assessments have been prepared and made available to the public.
116 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Schedule 3 Classes of driver licence Schedule 3 cl 7 Schedule 3: substituted, on 1 June 2006, by clause 40 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).
Licence classes Classes 1, 1L, and 1R (a) Motor vehicle to which licence relates Class 1 Classes 2 and 2L (b) (c) (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) a motor vehicle (including a tractor but excluding a motorcycle) that has a gross laden weight of not more than 4 500 kg, or a combination vehicle that has a gross combined weight of not more than 4 500 kg a motorised mobile home or self-propelled cara- van that has a gross laden weight of not more than 6 000 kg, provided its on-road weight does not ex- ceed 4 500 kg a tradeperson’s vehicle that has a gross laden weight of not more than 6 000 kg, provided its on-road weight does not exceed 4 500 kg a special-type vehicle that is a forklift or runs on rollers or self-laying tracks and has a gross laden weight of not more than 18 000 kg a special-type vehicle that runs on wheels and has a gross laden weight of— (i) (ii) not more than 4 500 kg; or more than 4 500 kg but not more than 18 000 kg, if driven at a speed not exceed- ing 30 kph any tractor with a gross laden weight of more than 4 500 kg but not more than 18 000 kg, if driven at a speed not exceeding 30 kph a combination vehicle, consisting of a tractor tow- ing a trailer, with a gross combined weight of not more than 25 000 kg, if it is being used in agricul- tural or land management operations and is driven at a speed not exceeding 30 kph a rigid vehicle with a gross laden weight of more than 4 500 kg but not more than 18 000 kg a combination vehicle (other than a combination vehicle that comes within
 paragraph (d) of the def- inition of Class 1 licence) that has a gross com- bined weight of not more than 12 000 kg a combination vehicle (other than a combination vehicle that comes within paragraph (d) of the def- inition of Class 1 licence or paragraph (b) of this definition) consisting of a rigid vehicle (with a gross laden weight of not more than 18 000 kg) towing a light trailer a rigid vehicle with a gross laden weight of more than 18 000 kg with not more than 2 axles 117 Schedule 3 Land Transport (Driver
 Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Licence classes Class 2 Classes 3 and 3L Classes 4 and 4L (a) (c) (b) Motor vehicle to which licence relates (e) a tractor with a gross laden weight of more than 4 500 kg but not more than 18 000 kg, if driven at a speed exceeding 30 kph a special-type vehicle that is a forklift or runs on rollers or self-laying tracks and has a gross laden weight of more than 18 000 kg a special-type vehicle that runs on wheels and has a gross laden weight of more than 4 500 kg but not more than 18 000 kg, if driven at a speed exceed- ing 30 kph a special-type vehicle that runs on wheels and has a gross laden weight of more than 18 000 kg, if driven at a speed not exceeding 30 kph a combination vehicle (other than a combination vehicle that comes within paragraph (d) of the definition of Class 1 licence or paragraph (c) of the definition of Classes 2 and 2L licences) that has a gross combined weight of more than 12 000 kg but not more than 25 000 kg (a) a rigid vehicle (including a tractor) with a gross laden weight of more than 18 000 kg a combination vehicle consisting of a rigid vehicle (with a gross laden weight of more than 18 000 kg) towing a light trailer (b) Class 4 Classes 5 and 5L a special-type vehicle that runs on wheels and has a gross laden weight of more than 18 000 kg if driven at a speed exceeding 30 kph a combination vehicle with a gross combined weight of more than 25 000 kg Classes 6, 6L, and 6R a motorcycle,
 moped, or all-terrain vehicle Schedule 3: amended, on 1 April 2010, by clause 6(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2010 (SR 2010/51).
Schedule 3: amended, on 1 April 2010, by clause 6(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2010 (SR 2010/51).

Schedule 3: amended, on 1 April 2010, by clause 6(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2010 (SR 2010/51).

Schedule 3: amended, on 1 April 2010, by clause 6(4) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2010 (SR 2010/51).
Schedule 3: amended, on 1 April 2010, by clause 6(5) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2010 (SR 2010/51).

Schedule 3: amended, on 1 April 2010, by clause 6(6) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2010 (SR 2010/51).

Schedule 3: amended, on 15 January 2009, by clause 6(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2008 (SR 2009/1).
Schedule 3: amended, on 15 January 2009, by clause 6(2) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2008 (SR 2009/1).

118 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Schedule 6 Schedule 3: amended, on 15 January 2009, by clause 6(3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2008 (SR 2009/1).
Schedule 4 Types of licence endorsement cl 8 Identifying letter D Endorsement Dangerous goods endorsement I O P F R T W V Driving instructor endorsement Testing officer endorsement Passenger endorsement Forklift endorsement for use with special-type vehicles that are forklifts Roller endorsement for use with special-type vehicles that run on rollers Tracks endorsement for use with special-type vehicles that run on self-laying tracks Wheels endorsement for use with special-type vehicles that run on wheels and are not forklifts Vehicle recovery endorsement Schedule 5 Theory tests [Revoked] cl 45 Schedule 5: revoked, on 16 January 2006, by section 95(12) of the Land Trans- port Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Schedule 6 Practical driving tests [Revoked] cl 48 Schedule 6: revoked, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).

119 Schedule 7 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Schedule 7 Certification test for testing officer [Revoked] cl 54 Schedule 7: revoked, on 1 August 2011, by section 100(4) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Schedule 7A Countries from which holders of driver licence or permit not required to sit theory test for Class 1 or 6 licence cl 89A(3) Schedule 7A: inserted, on 1 September 2008, by clause 15 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).
Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Norway Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland The Netherlands United Kingdom 120 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Schedule 8 United States of America Schedule 7A: amended, on 1 April 2009, by clause 7 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2008 (SR 2009/1).
Schedule 8 Countries from which holders of driver licence or permit not required to sit practical driving test cl 89A(4) Schedule 8: added, on 1 June 2006, by clause 43 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84).

Schedule 8 heading: amended, on 1 September 2008, by clause 16 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119).
Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Japan Luxembourg Norway Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland The Netherlands United Kingdom 121 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 United States of America Schedule 8: amended, on 1 April 2009, by clause 8 of the Land Transport (Driver Li- censing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2008 (SR 2009/1).

Dated at Wellington this 31st day of March 1999.


Maurice Williamson, Minister of Transport.

Issued under the authority of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989.

Date of notification in Gazette: 1 April 1999.

122 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306) Pursuant to the Land Transport Act 1998, the Minister of Transport makes the following ordinary rule.
1 2 (1) (2) (3) 45 Rule Title This rule is the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amend- ment Rule 2011.
Commencement The following clauses come into force on 1 October 2012: (a) clause 6(3) as far as it relates to the definition of ap- proved motorcycle: clause 10(2) as far as it relates to clause 16(1)(d)(i)(A) of the principal rule (as amended by this rule): clause 11: clause 12(2) as far as it relates to clause 18(1)(b)(i) of the principal rule (as amended by this rule): clause 13: clause 14: clause 16: clause 26: clause 27: clauses 39 and 40 as far as they relate to clause 93(d), (e), (j), and (k) of the principal rule (as amended by this rule).
(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) Clause 44 comes into force on 1 April 2012.

The rest of this rule comes into force on 1 October 2011.

Transitional provision A photographic driver licence issued by the Agency before the commencement of clause 28 of this rule remains valid until the licence is renewed even if that format of the licence does not comply with the requirements of clause 63 of the principal rule (as amended by this rule).
123 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Dated at Wellington this 26th day of August 2011.

Steven Joyce, Minister of Transport.

Date of notification in Gazette: 1 September 2011.


124 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Notes Contents 1 2 3 4 General Status of reprints How reprints are prepared Changes made under section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 List of amendments incorporated in this reprint (most recent first) 5 Notes 1 2 3 General This is a reprint of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999.
The reprint incorporates all the amendments to the rule as at 1 October 2011, as specified in the list of amendments at the end of these notes.

Relevant provisions of any amending enactments that contain transitional, savings, or application provisions that cannot be compiled in the reprint are also included, after the principal enactment, in chronological order.

For more information, see http://www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/reprints/.
Status of reprints Under section 16D of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989, reprints are presumed to correctly state, as at the date of the reprint, the law enacted by the principal enactment and by the amendments to that enactment.

This presumption applies even though editorial changes authorised by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 have been made in the reprint.
This presumption may be rebutted by producing the official volumes of statutes or statutory regulations in which the prin- cipal enactment and its amendments are contained.

How reprints are prepared A number of editorial conventions are followed in the prep- aration of reprints.

For example, the enacting words are not included in Acts, and provisions that are repealed or revoked 125 Notes Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 are omitted.
For a detailed list of the editorial conventions, see http://www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/editorial-conventions/ or Part 8 of the Tables of New Zealand Acts and Ordinances and Statutory Regulations and Deemed Regulations in Force.
4 Changes made under section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 Section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 authorises the making of editorial changes in a reprint as set out in sections 17D and 17E of that Act so that, to the extent permitted, the format and style of the reprinted enactment is consistent with current legislative drafting practice.

Changes that would alter the effect of the legislation are not permitted.
A new format of legislation was introduced on 1 January 2000.

Changes to legislative drafting style have also been made since 1997, and are ongoing.

To the extent permitted by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989, all legisla- tion reprinted after 1 January 2000 is in the new format for legislation and reflects current drafting practice at the time of the reprint.
In outline, the editorial changes made in reprints under the au- thority of section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 are set out below, and they have been applied, where relevant, in the preparation of this reprint: • omission of unnecessary referential words (such as “of this section” and “of this Act”) typeface and type size (Times Roman, generally in 11.5 point) layout of provisions, including: • • indentation position of section headings (eg, the number and heading now appear above the section) format of definitions (eg, the defined term now appears in bold type, without quotation marks) format of dates (eg, a date formerly expressed as “the 1st day of January 1999” is now expressed as “1 January 1999”) • • • • 126 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Notes • • • • • • • position of the date of assent (it now appears on the front page of each Act) punctuation (eg, colons are not used after definitions) Parts numbered with roman numerals are replaced with arabic numerals, and all cross-references are changed accordingly case and appearance of letters and words, including: • format of headings (eg, headings where each word formerly appeared with an initial cap- ital letter followed by small capital letters are amended so that the heading appears in bold, with only the first word (and any proper nouns) appearing with an initial capital letter) small capital letters in section and subsection ref- erences are now capital letters • schedules are renumbered (eg, Schedule 1 replaces First Schedule), and all cross-references are changed accord- ingly running heads (the information that appears at the top of each page) format of two-column schedules of consequential amendments, and schedules of repeals (eg, they are rearranged into alphabetical order, rather than chrono- logical).
5 List of amendments incorporated in this reprint (most recent first) Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2011 (SR 2011/306) Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13): section 100(3), (4) Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (2010 No 115): section 121(2) Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2010 (SR 2010/51) Immigration Act 2009 (2009 No 51): section 406(2) Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 17): section 35(6) Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2008 (SR 2009/1) Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72): section 116(a)(iv) Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47): tion 50(2) Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2008 (SR 2008/119) sec- 127 Notes Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 Reprinted as at 1 October 2011 (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2006 Land Transport (SR 2006/152) Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2006 (SR 2006/84) Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77): section 95(10)–(12) Relationships (Statutory References) Act 2005 (2005 No 3): section 12 Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 97): tion 19(2) Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48): sec- tion 175(3) Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 1999 (SR 1999/302) sec- 12 128 Wellington, New Zealand: Published under the authority of the New Zealand Government—2011