Can you drive family members on your restricted NZ?
It’s about keeping our road users safe Between 5am and 10pm you can drive on your own. If you’re driving without a supervisor, you can only take a passenger if they are: your spouse or partner (for example the person you live with as if you’re married or in a civil union)
Can you drive siblings on restricted driver’s licence in NZ?
A common question is: “Can my son/daughter drive their siblings to school on a restricted licence?” The answer is no. Unless you’re a parent or legal guardian, there’s no exemption to carry passengers on a restricted licence without a supervisor who holds a full car licence.
Can you drive family members on restricted license?
Remember: drivers with a restricted licence must not drive with passengers* unless there is a supervising driver (who has had their full licence for 2 years or more) seated in the front passenger seat. Restricted licence drivers cannot legally give lifts to their brothers/ sisters.
How much does it cost to get your restricted licence in NZ?
New or additional class of licence
| Application fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted licence (class 1 or 6) | $48.20 | $134.80 |
| Full licence (class 1 or 6) | $49.60 | $109.50 |
| Learner licence (class 2 to 5) | $48.20 | $93.90 |
| Full licence (class 2 to 5) | $49.60 | $109.50 |
Can I drive my boyfriend on restricted?
You must not carry passengers on a restricted licence unless: you have a supervisor with you and that supervisor agrees that you can carry passengers. you are carrying your spouse, de facto partner, civil union partner or a person you live with as if you are partners.
How long can you stay on your restricted licence for?
five years
Like the learner’s licence, the restricted licence is only valid for five years. If the licence expires before you get the full driving licence, you will have to take a theory test for another one to be issued.
How long does it take to get your restricted to full licence NZ?
If you have completed an advanced driving course, then you must have held your restricted licence for at least 12 months before you can get your full licence. If you have not completed a course, then you must have held your restricted licence for at least 18 months.
Can you get a restricted licence in New Zealand?
A restricted licence is the second step of the three-stage process to get a full driver licence.
How old do you have to be to get a restricted driving licence?
To apply for a restricted licence you must be at least 16 years and 6 months old and have held your learner licence for at least six months.
Can a person drive on their own in New Zealand?
Between 5am and 10pm you can drive on your own. Between 10pm and 5am you can only drive if you have a supervisor in the front passenger seat. If you’re driving without a supervisor, you can only take a passenger if they are: your spouse or partner (for example the person you live with as if you’re married or in a civil union)
What is the fine for not having a restricted licence?
Fines and penalties for breaching the conditions of your restricted licence. Breaching the specific conditions of a restricted licence could result in 35 demerit points and a fine of $100. If you breach any other driving conditions you could be fined up to $400 and receive 25 demerit points.
A restricted licence is the second step of the three-stage process to get a full driver licence.
How old do you have to be to get a restricted licence?
A restricted licence is the second step of the three-stage process to get a full driver licence. 16½ is the minimum age You must be at least 16 ½ years old before you can apply for your restricted licence. You also must have held your learner licence for at least six months.
Do you need a foreign license to drive in New Zealand?
Your foreign licence or driver permit is current and valid. You have not been given a suspension or disqualification in New Zealand. Your foreign licence is in English, otherwise, you must carry a translation from an approved translator. You have not yet been granted a New Zealand driver licence.
Can You Drive on your own while on a restricted licence?
To keep you safe while you’re still learning, there are some conditions you must follow while on your restricted licence: Between 5am and 10pm you can drive on your own. Between 10pm and 5am you can only drive if you have a supervisor in the front passenger seat.