Updates to the Road code
This page lists any updates to The official New Zealand road code since the last published edition. These changes will usually have been caused by a legislation change.
Other update pages:
- The official New Zealand road code for heavy vehicle drivers
- The official New Zealand road code for motorcyclists
The 2010 version of The official New Zealand road code was published in May 2010.
The Land Transport (Driver Licensing and Driver Testing) Fees Regulations 2010 - July 2010
How much does it cost to get your driver licence - The official New Zealand road code, page 185
The following fee amounts replace those in the fees table:
| Type of application/test | Amount |
|---|---|
| Learner licence application | $47.20 |
| Learner licence theory test | $44.70 |
| Restricted licence application | $47.20 |
| Restricted licence practical test | $58.60 |
| Full licence application fee | $48.50 |
| Full licence practical test | $84.70 |
| Total | $330.90* |
All fees include GST and are non refundable.
* Note: this amount doesn't include fees for re-sitting tests if you fail the first time. If you need to re-sit a test you will need to pay another test fee, but you won't be charged another application fee.
How much does it cost to get your driver licence - The official New Zealand road code, page 185
The following is additional information for licence applicants, to be added after the fees table and information:
Changing or cancelling your test
If you want to change or cancel your test, you will have to pay a further fee.
- Where there are two or more complete working days (excluding weekends and public holidays) between the day you change or cancel your test and the date of your appointment, you will need to pay a rescheduling fee of $16.
This is a regulated fee to cover the time taken and costs incurred when a test is cancelled or rescheduled. - Where there are less than two complete working days (excluding weekends and public holidays) between the day you change or cancel your test and the date of your appointment, you will not pay a rescheduling fee but will need to pay a further test fee. This test fee is not refundable.
You can apply for a refund of the first test fee paid. Where the test time is filled by another person, then the test fee will be refunded less a processing fee of $16.
June 2010
The official New Zealand road code, page 189
ESOL Home Tutors have changed their name to English Language Partners New Zealand.
Their new website is www.englishlanguage.org.nz.
Stepping over the line - December 2009
The official New Zealand road code, page 142
The following rows are removed from the offenses table:
| Offence | Demerit points |
|---|---|
| Breaching a condition of a learner licence | 25 |
| Breaching a condition of a restricted licence | 25 |
Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule 2009 and the Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 - November 2009
Demerit point table - additional offences and penalties -The official New Zealand road code, page 142
The following offences have been amended in or added to the demerit points list.
| Offence | Demerit points |
|---|---|
| Using a mobile phone while driving | 20 |
Last updated: 14 July 2010