Disqualified rider can still ride in NZ?

**fredie** · 22nd October 2007, 23:27

the way i see it . i come over too nz ,swap over too a full nz licence before my aussie licence is disqualified , or if in a later date after my aussie licence is disqualified ,i come over and do all the tests and go on a nz L plate 250cc licence . thats it . is there any other info .please help , thankyou all the best

. what would you do if you were in my situation

**ZeroIndex** · 23rd October 2007, 01:57

Here's an idea (which I did with my car license when I got to NZ)... mind you, this only works if you actually still have the plastic license card on you... just go down to the local AA (once you're in New Zealand), and do a "conversion/transfer" test... It's just the Learner's License equivalent test (scratch 'n win), and once you pass that, they issue you with a full NZ license (that is of course, if you had/have a Full Australian license...

**fredie** · 23rd October 2007, 10:31

yes i still have my current plastic card licence .

**fredie** · 23rd October 2007, 23:30

yes my licence is still currenty valid

. i still have the original plastic card with my picture

.what is the ''LOCAL AA'' ?????

**ZeroIndex** · 24th October 2007, 02:05

Originally Posted by fredie

yes my licence is still currenty valid

. i still have the original plastic card with my picture

.what is the ''LOCAL AA'' ?????

The AA (Automobile Association) is who generally takes care of handling licenses and switching them over from other countries to New Zealand licences etc

**fredie** · 24th October 2007, 02:43

im getting confused again . so i go too the NZ RTA or LOCAL AA

**ZeroIndex** · 24th October 2007, 09:29

Originally Posted by fredie

im getting confused again . so i go too the NZ RTA or LOCAL AA

um... wait till you get here, and then get it sorted out?

**Kinje** · 24th October 2007, 09:52

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

Here's an idea (which I did with my car license when I got to NZ)... mind you, this only works if you actually still have the plastic license card on you... just go down to the local AA (once you're in New Zealand), and do a "conversion/transfer" test... It's just the Learner's License equivalent test (scratch 'n win), and once you pass that, they issue you with a full NZ license (that is of course, if you had/have a Full Australian license...

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

um... wait till you get here, and then get it sorted out?

He probably needs to sort it before he gets here (if possible). I suspect this "conversion/transfer" is provided for by the legislation Ixion quoted, and that process included a statement that the "overseas license is not suspended or revoked."

Here is a link to LTNZ who are the ones that make up the rules. The AA are the place that do the frontline work where you can fill in the forms, book the tests, and stare into the eye test machine.

**ZeroIndex** · 24th October 2007, 10:03

Originally Posted by Kinje

He probably needs to sort it before he gets here (if possible). I suspect this "conversion/transfer" is provided for by the legislation Ixion quoted, and that process included a statement that the "overseas license is not suspended or revoked."

Here is a link to LTNZ who are the ones that make up the rules. The AA are the place that do the frontline work where you can fill in the forms, book the tests, and stare into the eye test machine.

nah, you can only do the test once you're here... you can get around on your Australian license for up to 12 months, although the sooner you change over the better...

**Ixion** · 24th October 2007, 11:36

No such thing in NZ as 'RTA'. Driver licencing is done by the AA (under rules set by the gubbermint). AA are the people you need. (There are some others that do it too, but AA is the easiest).

They WILL catch you if you try to convert a disqualified licence. So you need to convert BEFORE the court hearing.

**fredie** · 24th October 2007, 22:06

yes i will convert to a nz full licence ,before im disqualified here in sydney . if i dont i will have too go on a nz L plate 250cc licence

**fredie** · 24th October 2007, 22:14

Originally Posted by Ixion

No such thing in NZ as 'RTA'. Driver licencing is done by the AA (under rules set by the gubbermint). AA are the people you need. (There are some others that do it too, but AA is the easiest).

They WILL catch you if you try to convert a disqualified licence. So you need to convert BEFORE the court hearing.

other posts say nz AA do not check .with aussie RTA about my licence status . all i need is a current licence plastic card type .what do u think of this

**sprag** · 30th October 2007, 17:53

Originally Posted by fredie

other posts say nz AA do not check .with aussie RTA about my licence status . all i need is a current licence plastic card type .what do u think of this

*Shakes head*

Do the crime, do the time.

You did something dumb not once (wheelie) but 3 times (driving twice when you had no licence).

I hope they do check.

My 2 cents worth.

**delusionz** · 31st October 2007, 12:22

If you can't come here and do it before they disqualify you then all you can do is come here and apply for your learners.

And what the hell is your deal anyways skipping countries to avoid the penalties of your misdemeanors, deal with it mate.

If I popped wheelies and drove while disqualified twice I wouldn't deserve to hold a license for a long long time, I hardly think it's fair that you should be able to.

And this is coming from a fellow Aussie so don't think I'm picking on you.

**fredie** · 25th November 2007, 16:51

cause the laws allow me too come too nz and get a licence and ride thats why

. i know of other people that use too go interstate licence transfer but the rta stoped that loophole . criminals in jail get parolle for good behavior . but disqualified drivers get nothing for good behavior

how does that work . i have seen people get disqualified till 2021

and i have heard other people too be disqualified for life

how does that work