Suspended and Disqualified
Lost your restricted licence to demerits or a disqualification? Restricted drivers can apply for a Limited Licence. What the law says and what to raise.
Lost your licence over drug driving in NZ? How the infringement and criminal routes differ, the 28-day stand-down, repeat offences and who cannot apply.
Who can supervise a restricted driver in NZ, whether a suspended or disqualified driver can do it, which passengers you can carry, and the penalties.
Police number plate cameras can flag a car linked to a disqualified driver, and Auror lets Police search where it has been seen. Here is what the Police policy says.
Suspended for 100 demerit points? You can apply for a Limited Licence straight away, with no waiting period. Here is how it works.
Most people disqualified for drink driving can apply for a Limited Licence after 28 days. Here is who can't, in plain English.
Just got a demerit suspension notice? Check the start date, stop driving, and apply for a Limited Licence. Five steps, in order.
100 or more demerit points in 2 years means a 3-month suspension. Points last 2 years from the offence date. Check your total online with RealMe.
Who can and can't get a Limited Licence (work licence) in New Zealand, the hardship test, the 28-day stand-down, conditions and what happens if you breach one.
Driving while suspended or disqualified in NZ means court, a 6-month minimum disqualification, a 28-day impound and no Limited Licence.
Your licence does not switch back on by itself when a demerit suspension ends. Here is what to do before you drive again.
NZ drink driving limits, what happens at a Police checkpoint, fines versus court, disqualification periods and when an alcohol interlock applies.