Motorcycles

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Getting your motorcycle licence in New Zealand involves a three-step process. At each step, you gain a new licence with fewer requirements and more responsibilities. It’s an approach that helps you build the skills and experience to ride safely on our roads.

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Learner licence

The process to get your motorcycle learner licence, and what you need to know about holding a learner licence.

Restricted licence

The process to get your motorcycle restricted licence, and what you need to know about holding a restricted licence.

Full licence

The process to get your motorcycle full licence, and what you need to know about holding a full licence.

Basic handling skills test (BHST)

What is involved in a basic handling skills test, resources to help you pass one, and where to go to sit a test.

Competency-based training and assessment (CBTA)

Competency-based training and assessment gives you an option to have your riding skills assessed by an approved assessor instead of taking the practical riding test. This page contains all you need to know about CBTA.