Licence exemption?

**Damage88** · 20th July 2010, 19:12

I have heard that there is a way to skip the learner period on a bike, is this true if so how do you go about it?

**SMOKEU** · 20th July 2010, 21:55

It's another urban myth, unless anyone can prove me wrong. Apparently a system like that used to exist, but that is no longer the case.

**Staticam** · 20th July 2010, 23:39

Perhaps not the learner period but exemptions can be granted. I went from learners to full on a 600

. However, NZTA seems to operate carte blanche with the following rule :
"The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is not obliged to grant an exemption if it is not considered appropriate to do so."
... and this might be an issue for you:
"It is unlikely that an exemption will be granted on a class 1 or 6 learner licence, or in the ﬁrst six months of holding your restricted licence."

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/dr...pplication.pdf
Good luck using it, you'll need it.

**Damage88** · 21st July 2010, 20:04

Hmm well that looks like one of those bureaucratic wormholes. Put the money in and never see it again.

Staticam I take it you still underwent the full duration of your 6L?

**Staticam** · 21st July 2010, 21:42

Indeed it is a quagmire, and you have to be prepared for the almost inevitable loss but in my case the fight was worth it.

Um well yeah, I think 25 years ought to cover it. Rode only for the first year on 6L then sold the bike. For short periods between then and now mostly farm bike riding. I got given the 600 so decided to finish what I started so long ago... this time last year I graduated.

**Mrs Shrek** · 21st July 2010, 22:11

Originally Posted by Damage88

I have heard that there is a way to skip the learner period on a bike, is this true if so how do you go about it?

why skip it? there is always heaps to learn and its only for 6mts

or is it the L plate thing you don't want to be seen with

**Damage88** · 22nd July 2010, 20:27

As vain as it may seem yeah, thats pretty much the heart of the issue. Although the hours of restriction, 70kph speed limit and not being able to 2up are an inconvenience too.
oh and I have to trade my green licence for a blue one...

**porky** · 22nd July 2010, 21:01

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

It's another urban myth, unless anyone can prove me wrong. Apparently a system like that used to exist, but that is no longer the case.

Before urban myths....... early 80`s you could do approx 8???? saturdays at the springs. Thats before all the soft cock yuppies moved in and complained about the noise. You were issued a cert and this was presented to get a full. Didnt shave a heap off the time, so most did it to up their skills and the chance to be ivan M for half a day.

**Gubb** · 22nd July 2010, 21:07

Originally Posted by Damage88

As vain as it may seem yeah, thats pretty much the heart of the issue. Although the hours of restriction, 70kph speed limit and not being able to 2up are an inconvenience too.
oh and I have to trade my green licence for a blue one...

Man up and deal with it. You may even learn something.

**Staticam** · 22nd July 2010, 21:20

Originally Posted by Damage88

As vain as it may seem yeah, thats pretty much the heart of the issue. Although the hours of restriction, 70kph speed limit and not being able to 2up are an inconvenience too.
oh and I have to trade my green licence for a blue one...

A legit work reason will get only a limited exemption on the hours. I've heard 70kph is often overlooked.

Unless it's your spouse (but I doubt even then) 2up ain't gonna happen. And a piece of transparent plastic in the right hue will sort out the colour.

Don't say inconvenient - what you need is an extenuating circumstance.

**Gremlin** · 23rd July 2010, 03:25

Yeup... you haven't given a single good reason as to why you want to skip the learners phase. Getting an exemption on the restricted is not a granted thing, and the learners is even harder.

Use the time constructively... to learn.

**pzkpfw** · 23rd July 2010, 20:48

Build a time machine, go back four years, and enroll in a CBTA course.

**Old Steve** · 23rd July 2010, 21:04

Tough. The L period is there to do one thing, learn to survive. Build your skills.

I'm into my sixties and I'm doing the full 6 mopnths on my yellow "badge of courage". I'm doing as many km as possible, have taken a defensive riding course which will cut my 6R in half, not having a pillion passenger, and not riding after 10 pm and before 5 am. Um, there's something else, what was it? Oh, OK, I do cruise at 100 to 110 on the open road when out with the club or on my own and the Police don't seem to be too worried.

It's just something you've got to go through. Tough, but so what. If I come out of it a better rider then I'm happy. If it's good enough for me then it's good enough for you. Suck it up!