Quick way of getting a license

**masterofpuppets** · 15th September 2006, 20:57

gidday people, no i dont know of a quick way of getting a license, but i was hoping one of you more experienced people could help. My old man has been drooling over the fact that i ride a bike for quite a while now. He's decided that its time for him to get a bike, and looking at possibly a boulevard s40.

Now the question is: Is there a way of bypassing the graduated licensing system and going straing to a full license. I have heard in the past that this is possible by doing some course or something, but is it? he's old enough as well.

any input will be appreciated people.

**McJim** · 15th September 2006, 21:18

If there was a quicker way I would have done it!

I'm 36 and hold a full car licence - there is a way of driving a large capacity bike on a Learners licence but you have to prove you are 7 foot 7 or that you weight 220kg and that a 250cc is therefore inappropriate so if your dad is oversize in some way that may work.

Otherwise the time lag ain't to bad for us oldies. Sit basic handling and wait 6 months....practice a bit then sit Restricted....practice a bit more and sit 'approved course' then 3 months later full test - total time from zero to hero 9 months - like having a baby.

**Jack the Ripper** · 15th September 2006, 21:36

I do have acquaintances whom escaped some of the license bullshit to legally ride a larger capacity motorcycle based on their license status and driving history.

So it would be my suggestion that an exemption is a possibility for your Old Man however he should contact the LTSA directly to seek more information and to discuss his options.

**WINJA** · 15th September 2006, 21:38

Originally Posted by masterofpuppets

gidday people, no i dont know of a quick way of getting a license, but i was hoping one of you more experienced people could help. My old man has been drooling over the fact that i ride a bike for quite a while now. He's decided that its time for him to get a bike, and looking at possibly a boulevard s40.

Now the question is: Is there a way of bypassing the graduated licensing system and going straing to a full license. I have heard in the past that this is possible by doing some course or something, but is it? he's old enough as well.

any input will be appreciated people.

YEAH GOTO FIJI , PAY $30 FOR A FULL LICENCE , COME BACK AND SWAP FOR A FULL NZ LICENCE

**The_Dover** · 15th September 2006, 21:39

Fly To Raratonga And Get A Licence Then Convert It When You Come Back.

**Ixion** · 15th September 2006, 21:40

There was , for a couple of years, a scheme called the CBTA, which allowed people who had had cage licences for several years to do an accelerated course that could get you a full licence in (in theory) a couple of weeks.

But, alas, the scheme was stopped at the beginning of this year. There is now no alternative to the graduated scheme. Though it is possible to apply for exemptions to specific aspects of the scheme (typically, bike size and the night curfew).

**McJim** · 15th September 2006, 21:51

Originally Posted by The_Dover

Fly To Raratonga And Get A Licence Then Convert It When You Come Back.

Faack - I can't believe you've let me drive around like a fanny with a loser plate on all this time and never told me that - how much is the cheapest fare to Rarotonga?

**gijoe1313** · 15th September 2006, 23:53

Originally Posted by McJim

Faack - I can't believe you've let me drive around like a fanny with a loser plate on all this time and never told me that - how much is the cheapest fare to Rarotonga?

Fer Feck Feck's Fecking sake! I'm with McJim here since I'm in my midlife crisis - I coulda flown to Raro/Fiji and just gotten a big bike straight off!

Ah well, I guess its all for the best

... but jeez ...

**Karma** · 16th September 2006, 08:32

From start to finish I had my bike license in a week.

Did Basic Training on Monday, then advanced training tues - thurs, then test on Friday. Pretty easy really... cost a small fortune though, like $1500.

This was all in the UK mind you...

**Turtle** · 16th September 2006, 08:42

Ya like Dover said....I also heard that if you have a learner license & you go to Rarotonga that while there you are isued with an international full license & then when you return to NZ that can be exchanged here for a full license.A loop hole that will soon be filled I guess..Good luck.

**masterofpuppets** · 16th September 2006, 20:24

Originally Posted by Ixion

There was , for a couple of years, a scheme called the CBTA, which allowed people who had had cage licences for several years to do an accelerated course that could get you a full licence in (in theory) a couple of weeks.

But, alas, the scheme was stopped at the beginning of this year. There is now no alternative to the graduated scheme. Though it is possible to apply for exemptions to specific aspects of the scheme (typically, bike size and the night curfew).

^^^
Yeah i think this is what i had in mind. Too bad they don't do it any longer.
I suppose he could apply for an exemption ....... lets just say he hasnt been starved as a child

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I guess the best thing to do is for him to ring the LTSA or whatever and have a chat, see how big an exemption he will get.

**Lil_Byte** · 16th September 2006, 21:45

Get a time machine and get your licence back when I did (they used a wee green book in those days)

**Matt** · 20th September 2006, 10:50

I thought you have to of had your full overseas licence for 2 years before exchanging it for an NZ one? (i.e. so you just need to do the scratchie) - otherwise you have to do the full practical again?

Matt

**Karma** · 20th September 2006, 11:03

Yeh thats true. But in my case because I've had a car license since 2001, and a bike licence since 2005, they basically go on road experience, so it counted as 2001.

I sat two theory tests and paid over some dosh and bam, new license.