How do Kiwi demerit points work? And what happens to visitors who cop 'em?

**Johny Brando** · 30th September 2013, 11:21

Help / guidance needed please. I posted a thread on this subject just a few weeks ago & for the luv of internal combustion engines I've searched & I can't find that f@#$er of a thread now on this Forum !.....or any means to find it here either......... drrrrrrr.
Overview..........(Blue Blooded -bike crazed ) Englishman who's not called Muhumid ....is coming over in 4 months time to ride your fine land (mainly ...the South island & I can't wait ) this with a view to possibly emigrating there ....& leaving Australia for good after 20 years ...you lot can av it - because it sucks !!!! Trouble is in Oz i only have 2 of my 12 demerit points left ,so I'm sailing close to the wind ! Should I get busted there by NZ's 'FINEST

' ..... venue collectors well ,will the attached demerit penalty apply in Oz when I return ? if so that could/would put a bit of a damper on my Kiwi experience aye !
You see you don't have to be a Rev Headed Hoon In Australia to loose your license (you just have to have a license & they'll do the rest

) it's almost a crime to walk on the cracks of the pavement here now.........unless your an umemployed, left handed , disabled , gay, Dwarf ! in which case..... for just $200-00 you,ll get a 3 month exemption permit for use on Sunday evenings only !
Now I hope i don't come accross to cynically...... as I'd hate to upset any one !
Ah yeh, I hear you asking why don't you ask these questions here in Australia ? Because the $ fee to ask here .....would likely bankrupt a 3rd World Country & I'd likely KILL the Bastard that answered anyway

Cheers, Johny Brando.

**Ender EnZed** · 30th September 2013, 12:03

No idea how demerits work internationally but here's the other thread you started:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...(Johny-Brando)

**BigAl** · 30th September 2013, 12:58

Don't think that demerit points are tranferable between countries but have a look here

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/offe...s/demerit.html

**Road kill** · 30th September 2013, 15:57

I lived in Australia for 5 years an never got a ticket of any kind,car,truck,bike,,,nada.
So seeing as how your such a great driver/rider over there,I'd bring plenty of money because you won't get out of the country if you collect any fines here and think you can run out on them when you leave,because they will stop you at the airport.
As for international licence or Aussie licence,,I'm pretty sure your ok there.

And Aussie sucks,NZ doesn't,,,you might be in for a supprise there mate,you can't run away from yourself no matter where you go.

If your a fuck up there,you will be here as well.

**Mo NZ** · 1st October 2013, 05:56

If you pick a ticket and get points, they will stay here in NZ.
You can drive here on an Oz licence, for a short time.
You will have a pseudo NZ licence linked to you to keep track of your driving history
should you get fined / suspended etc..

**G4L4XY** · 2nd October 2013, 11:41

or "just don't get caught"

**Johny Brando** · 4th October 2013, 11:20

Originally Posted by Mo NZ

If you pick a ticket and get points, they will stay here in NZ.
You can drive here on an Oz licence, for a short time.
You will have a pseudo NZ licence linked to you to keep track of your driving history
should you get fined / suspended etc..

THANKS for your reply...excellent as it addresses all my questions. Really appreciate your kind help. Take care . Johny

**Johny Brando** · 4th October 2013, 11:24

Originally Posted by BigAl

Don't think that demerit points are tranferable between countries but have a look here

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/offe...s/demerit.html

Appreciate your input & comments Al & I'm gunna jump on the link you kindly attached.
Cheers , Johny B (Good )

**Johny Brando** · 4th October 2013, 11:29

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

No idea how demerits work internationally but here's the other thread you started:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...(Johny-Brando)

Appreciate your reply & attachment. All the best .. be safe , Johny B.

**Muppet** · 4th October 2013, 14:06

Originally Posted by Road kill

I lived in Australia for 5 years an never got a ticket of any kind,car,truck,bike,,,nada.
So seeing as how your such a great driver/rider over there,I'd bring plenty of money because you won't get out of the country if you collect any fines here and think you can run out on them when you leave,because they will stop you at the airport.
As for international licence or Aussie licence,,I'm pretty sure your ok there.

And Aussie sucks,NZ doesn't,,,you might be in for a supprise there mate,you can't run away from yourself no matter where you go.

If your a fuck up there,you will be here as well.

What a great reply!

**Akzle** · 4th October 2013, 19:48

for every 50$ you spend you get a few points. Once you have enough, you cash em in for a set of steak knives.

**george formby** · 4th October 2013, 20:22

Originally Posted by Akzle

for every 50$ you spend you get a few points. Once you have enough, you cash em in for a set of steak knives.

Er, i think it's spoons & cruet sets this week. Redeemable at Coontdoon.

**pete-blen** · 4th October 2013, 21:15

funny thing to ask about...
So you intend to brake the law while here ?

**Akzle** · 4th October 2013, 23:33

Originally Posted by pete-blen

funny thing to ask about...
So you intend to brake the law while here ?

yes
. .

(Laws cannot be broken- refer gravity, tis only legislation to infringe)

**Johny Brando** · 6th October 2013, 18:51

Originally Posted by pete-blen

funny thing to ask about...
So you intend to brake the law while here ?

Pete ......are you trying tell me that - you ride to ALL the rules all the time ???????? If so i recon you must the only one in the World who doe's ! I admit ......make the odd mistake & take my eye's of the Speedo to watch the road every now & then ( well.....Slap me with a wet lettuce

)

Johny B .............Good.