Pros and cons: Canadian riding in new zealand?

[Squeak the Rat]

Are you talking about a visitors visa or something a bit more permanent?

I wouldn't expect a problem if it's he's coming in as a visitor, I believe you can sponsor him to make it easier. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migra...rs/default.htm

If it's longer term then immigration rules or work permits may apply and there are restrictions around convictions and health. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rd...AFE/0/1018.pdf

Can drive/ride for one year on a Canadian licence (as per waylanders post above) at the level of the canadian one.

[sunhuntin]

Are you talking about a visitors visa or something a bit more permanent?

I wouldn't expect a problem if it's he's coming in as a visitor, I believe you can sponsor him to make it easier. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migra...rs/default.htm

If it's longer term then immigration rules or work permits may apply and there are restrictions around convictions and health. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rd...AFE/0/1018.pdf

Can drive/ride for one year on a Canadian licence (as per waylanders post above) at the level of the canadian one.

right now, just as a visitor. so he would be able to ride a decker here on his license? only thing im worried about is him messing up and ending up on the wrong side of the road....think i may have to lead him till hes used to it.

cheers ratty....bling comin your way.

[NinjaBoy]

right now, just as a visitor. so he would be able to ride a decker here on his license? only thing im worried about is him messing up and ending up on the wrong side of the road....think i may have to lead him till hes used to it.

cheers ratty....bling comin your way.

He should be able to ride on his Canadian licence for a year. Not too sure about insurance though but if he can legally ride I expect he should be able to get cover.

Yep... get him to follow u for a while as it takes some time to get used to riding on the correct side of the road... especially at roundabouts !

[Waylander]

right now, just as a visitor. so he would be able to ride a decker here on his license? only thing im worried about is him messing up and ending up on the wrong side of the road....think i may have to lead him till hes used to it.

cheers ratty....bling comin your way.

I actually found that easier on the bike than in a car for some reason. In town when you have other traffic it shouldn't be a problem.

[Squeak the Rat]

Interesting, probably cars are harder because you have to deal with different driving position and road position. I always found roundybouts a bit confusing for the first day or two....

You could always make a bright flouro arrow and stick it on the handlebars or above the speedo pointing left......much like rental cars do.

[Waylander]

Only problem I had at roundabouts was that damn indicator law. Wich is why I just don't bother.

Could also just have been the biker alertness as apposed to standard cager ignorance.