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    Re-applying for licence after suspension- a rant

    Silly me, i thought it would be easy. So i'm nearing the end of a 3month suspension for exceeding a 100 demerits. I contacted the powers that be to find out how i can get it back...they destroyed it, now i have to reapply. The problem is that was my only photo ID apart from an expired passport. I now have to pay for the right to use other ID ($24) with various documents, then apply again to get a new licence ($66)...surely such a short suspension shouldnt warrent a completely new licence...has this always been this way? I could update my passport but that takes 6-8weeks and im due to ride again in 3. So i guess i have no choice but to pay the extra fee's and roll over. Just wondering if any other members have had this problem? Also warning others to make sure they have current photo ID should they find themselves in a similar sitaution, cheers.

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    Passports take 3-7 days usually,or grab a 18+ card from liqour outlets it has photo on it.
    Hello officer put it on my tab

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    It's always been that way from what I remember - even when the "lifetime" paper licences were used.


    ps. You can often get a photo "Visa" or debit card as well. I have a photo on my Visa. Though it might defer in person credit card fraud if it got stolen ...

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    When did your passport expire?

    if its within two years, head to a VTNZ because they will accept it.

    18+ is not an acceptable form of ID, and if your passport is more than two years expired, bring your original birth certificate along as well. Whoever told you there is an extra charge for using other ID is talking bollocks.

    The only Id you can present is either a licence, full original NZ birth certificate ( and cards with accompanying signature) and you must take proof of address with an issue date. You registration reminder letter is not acceptable as it has a due date, not an issue date.

    If you get stuck, PM me and I'll see if I can help.

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    passport (british) expired 4yrs ago- 18+ card not accepted according to them, but cheers for comments

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    Also i just got the form to apply for an exemption from the whole photo ID thing, $27 not $24 but it takes 20days to process-right about the time my suspension is up, hmmm wot to do?

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    Yes I have heard elsewhere that confiscated licences are being destroyed the purpose being to make it more cunty than necessary to get a valid licence back. just as the disqualification of a year and one day = resit.

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    Three months after the loss of licence, you inquire about these things ... ???
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    Three months after the loss of licence, you inquire about these things ... ???
    Well partly because i thought it was just a matter of fronting up at the local station and getting it back...i enquired at the 2month period just to check it out. Didnt think it was going to be this difficult, that's all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by motordrummer View Post
    Well partly because i thought it was just a matter of fronting up at the local station and getting it back...i enquired at the 2month period just to check it out. Didnt think it was going to be this difficult, that's all.
    Didn't ask the right questions eh ...

    Just be glad it wasn't lost for 12 months and one day ... A complete and total start from scratch licence process ...
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    Lost my license for a month and they destroyed it then as well, but because I am such a sweet talking mo'fo they sent out a new one for free.

    Use manners
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    Ok thanks all for your info/comments- reckon i'll just ring them back to confirm a few things, hopefully it will be sorted soon. Cheers aye.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bikaholic View Post
    Yes I have heard elsewhere that confiscated licences are being destroyed the purpose being to make it more cunty than necessary to get a valid licence back. just as the disqualification of a year and one day = resit.
    Close .... no storage costs (and less paper-work) for the old licences, and renewal costs are paid for by you ... not them.

    Win win for them ...
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    You should renew your passport regardless. Leave it for more than 5 years I think, and you have to provide a whole lot more paperwork (bearing in mind kiwi passports are only 5 years... british are 10).
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    Last time they took mine, I told them I had lost it. When it was time to get it back, I rang them and said I'd found it.

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