Rarotonga licence loophole

[Lucy]

You cant convert the Raro licence to NZ Full licence anymore.. they closed that loop hole about 11 months ago.. you can still legally ride on it for either 6-12 months from what i remember but it cant be converted to a NZ full anymore..

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I converted mine in December last year, must have been one of the last if they stopped doing it eleven months ago. Still had to do the practical, (already had my 6L) but skipped the restricted bit.

People in the ltsa must read KB...

[Jonathanmenzies]

I know this is dragging up an old post, but ah well!

Anyway popped into AA today and chatted to them about it, turns out it has changed again recently.

Deal is as long as you have a Rarotongan licence that is no more than 12 months expired, you sit the learner theory + Full practical test which sets you back $157.80 (learner theory + application fee $96.10, and the full practical test $61.70) and they give you a full NZ motorcycle licence.

so pretty much it saves you 2.5/3 years and an odd $290.

[skippa1]

I know this is dragging up an old post, but ah well!

Anyway popped into AA today and chatted to them about it, turns out it has changed again recently.

Deal is as long as you have a Rarotongan licence that is no more than 12 months expired, you sit the learner theory + Full practical test which sets you back $157.80 (learner theory + application fee $96.10, and the full practical test $61.70) and they give you a full NZ motorcycle licence.

so pretty much it saves you 2.5/3 years and an odd $290.

Bullshit

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[f2dz]

Bullshit

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I would tend to agree.

For argument's sake, what happens if you're almost through your restricted but you have a full Raro license? I'd love to get my full early..

[mhm]

is this shit stirring or what?ive got a current raro license and a restricted nz.are you saying i can go sit the full license test and be done?think this warrents a phone call to aa myself

[Maha]

I know this is dragging up an old post, but ah well!

Anyway popped into AA today and chatted to them about it, turns out it has changed again recently.

Deal is as long as you have a Rarotongan licence that is no more than 12 months expired, you sit the learner theory + Full practical test which sets you back $157.80 (learner theory + application fee $96.10, and the full practical test $61.70) and they give you a full NZ motorcycle licence.

so pretty much it saves you 2.5/3 years and an odd $290.

The Raro licence is only valid for 12 months. It is basically just a donation of $?? to the Raro Government, you have to be pretty awful NOT to get a Raro licence. Add in the cost of the plane ticket and accom in Raro to obtain said licence? it starts to become an expensive acquirement.

[p.dath]

This wiki article cites the relevant legislation.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Over...nce_conversion

A licence from Rarotonga is effectively worthless now. The New Zealand Government no longer recognise it when applying for a new NZ licence.

[mhm]

ok i've just gotten off the phone with ltnz. the woman tells me i can take my raro license (i paid for a 5yr one ,but as long as its currently valid),current restricted nz license,passport which shows latest entry date into the country and proof of address into agent,pay for and sit only the full practical which costs like $110 and its done.will be trying tomorrow and will let you all know

[Maha]

ok i've just gotten off the phone with ltnz. the woman tells me i can take my raro license (i paid for a 5yr one ,but as long as its currently valid),current restricted nz license,passport which shows latest entry date into the country and proof of address into agent,pay for and sit only the full practical which costs like $110 and its done.will be trying tomorrow and will let you all know

Straight from the horses mouth (so to speak) Mr Dath may need to brush up on his knowledge on such matters. Spray and Wiki away.

[mhm]

yeah i think the key here is its not being simply transferred like it used to be.what they're now saying is ' ok you've held an overseas license,if you can pass our practical you must be telling the truth' type thing.here's hoping any way. i only missed out of the 3 months for over 25 as i didn't know it was coming in and am currently 10 months through restricted so i'm getting there but it sucks

[Angel_of_Metal]

Yep a friend of mine went to raro on the way to the US just so he could get a license, which would let him buy a car in the US. Methinks maybe I should just go for a quick holiday to raro next year instead...

[skippa1]

I will believe it when I see it. I tried that after over 25 years of riding without a licence and when the rubber hit the road, the licensing authority wouldn't do it. I had to do it the only way they would allow. The proper way. Pics or it didn't happen pal

[fridayflash]

ok i've just gotten off the phone with ltnz. the woman tells me i can take my raro license (i paid for a 5yr one ,but as long as its currently valid),current restricted nz license,passport which shows latest entry date into the country and proof of address into agent,pay for and sit only the full practical which costs like $110 and its done.will be trying tomorrow and will let you all know

i looked at this years ago, will be interested to see how you get on now.........

[Tazz]

I'd like to volunteer to take one for the team here guys.

I'm going to start a fund for all those skeptics and interested parties to donate to in the interests of licensetific research for me to fly over to Raro for a week to nab a license and put this theory to the test as soon as I get back to NZ soil.

While I am there to make the most of the trip I can also partake in some alcohology analysis and cartography testing in the name of kiteboardography endeavors.

It's going to be pretty tough, especially this time of year, but I'm ready for it.

[fridayflash]

im ok with coming as carry on luggage