Land Transport (Driver Licensing and Driver Testing Fees) Amendment Regulations 2010: revoked, on 1 October 2023, pursuant to regulation 32(b) of the Land Transport (Regulatory Fees) Regulations 2023 (SL 2023/212).

Anand Satyanand, Governor-General

Order in Council

At Wellington this 31st day of May 2010

Present:
His Excellency the Governor-General in Council

Note

The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.

Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.

These regulations are administered by the Ministry of Transport.

Pursuant to sections 167 and 168 of the Land Transport Act 1998, His Excellency the Governor-General, acting on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council, makes the following regulations.

Regulations

1 Title

These regulations are the Land Transport (Driver Licensing and Driver Testing Fees) Amendment Regulations 2010.

2 Commencement

These regulations come into force on 1 July 2010.

3 Principal regulations amended

These regulations amend the Land Transport (Driver Licensing and Driver Testing Fees) Regulations 1999.

4 New regulation 14A

The following regulation is inserted after regulation 14:

14A Rescheduling driver test

(1)

An application to reschedule a driver test (including a test undertaken to obtain an endorsement of a licence) must be accompanied by the fee specified in Part 10A of the Schedule.

(2)

The applicant must make the application on a working day that leaves, after that working day, 2 clear working days, ie, 2 clear periods of 24 hours, before the day on which the test was scheduled to occur.

5 Regulation 15 substituted

Regulation 15 is revoked and the following regulation substituted:

15 Refunds

(1)

Subclause (2) applies to an applicant who—

(a)

makes—

(i)

an application for the issue or renewal of an endorsement of 1 of Type I, O, P, or V; or

(ii)

applications for the issue or renewal of an endorsement of 2 or more of Type I, O, P, or V; and

(b)

pays the fee or fees prescribed for the application or applications; and

(c)

may or may not pay a fit and proper person checking fee; and

(d)

has—

(i)

the application declined; or

(ii)

all the applications declined.

(2)

The applicant is entitled to the following:

(a)

the appropriate refund specified in Part 11 of the Schedule minus the refund processing fee also specified in that Part; and

(b)

if the applicant paid a fit and proper person checking fee, a refund of the proportion of the fee relating to vetting not undertaken.

(3)

Subclause (4) applies to an applicant who—

(a)

makes applications for the issue or renewal of an endorsement of 2 or more of Type I, O, P, or V; and

(b)

pays the fees prescribed for the applications; and

(c)

may or may not pay a fit and proper person checking fee; and

(d)

has 1 or more of the applications granted.

(4)

The applicant is not entitled to any refund for any of the applications that were declined.

(5)

Subclause (6) or (7) applies to an applicant who—

(a)

applies for a driver licence or an endorsement of a licence; and

(b)

pays the fee prescribed for a driver test; and

(c)

gives notice of his or her intention to withdraw from the test.

(6)

If the applicant gives the notice on a working day that leaves, after that working day, 2 clear working days, ie, 2 clear periods of 24 hours, before the day on which the test was scheduled to occur, the applicant is entitled to a refund of the fee paid minus the refund processing fee specified in Part 11 of the Schedule.

(7)

If the applicant gives the notice on a working day that leaves, after that working day, fewer than 2 clear working days, ie, 2 clear periods of 24 hours, before the day on which the test was scheduled to occur, the applicant is entitled to a refund of the fee paid minus the refund processing fee specified in Part 11 of the Schedule only if the time scheduled for the test is reallocated to another applicant.

(8)

If the Agency is satisfied in a particular case that there are special circumstances applicable to the case, it may waive, refund, or rebate a fee prescribed in these regulations or assessed under them.

6 Regulations 15A and 15B revoked

Regulations 15A and 15B are revoked.

7 Schedule amended

The Schedule of the principal regulations is amended by—

(a)

revoking Parts 1 to 4 and substituting Parts 1 to 4 as set out in Schedule 1 of these regulations:

(b)

revoking Part 7 and substituting Part 7 as set out in Schedule 2 of these regulations:

(c)

revoking Parts 9 to 11 and substituting Parts 9 to 11 as set out in Schedule 3 of these regulations.

Schedule 1 Parts 1 to 4 substituted in Schedule of principal regulations

r 7(a)

Part 1 Application fee to obtain or renew certain classes of driver licence

Item	Regulation	Description	Fee ($)
1	3(1)(a)	Fee to obtain a class of learner licence	47.20
2	3(1)(a)	Fee to obtain a class of restricted licence	47.20
3	3(1)(a)	Fee to obtain a class of full licence	48.50
4	3(1)(a)	Fee to obtain or renew a photographic licence if the applicant is under 75 years at the time of application—
		(a) if the new licence will be valid for 1 year or less	12.00
		(b) if the new licence will be valid for more than 1 year but not more than 2 years	14.40
		(c) if the new licence will be valid for more than 2 years but not more than 3 years	14.40
		(d) if the new licence will be valid for more than 3 years but not more than 4 years	19.80
		(e) if the new licence will be valid for more than 4 years but not more than 5 years	19.80
		(f) if the new licence will be valid for more than 5 years but not more than 6 years	25.20
		(g) if the new licence will be valid for more than 6 years but not more than 7 years	25.20
		(h) if the new licence will be valid for more than 7 years but not more than 8 years	30.00
		(i) if the new licence will be valid for more than 8 years but not more than 9 years	30.00
		(j) if the new licence will be valid for more than 9 years but not more than 11 years	43.00
5	3(1)(a)	Fee to obtain or renew a photographic licence if the applicant is aged 75 years or over at the time of application	18.30

Part 2 Application for endorsement of driver licence

Item	Regulation	Description	Fee ($)
1	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type I endorsement to be issued for a period of 5 years, if applicant is not the current holder of a Type O, P, or V endorsement	241.00
2	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type I endorsement to be issued for a period of 1 year, if applicant is not the current holder of a Type O, P, or V endorsement	63.00
3	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type O endorsement to be issued for a period of 5 years, if applicant is not the current holder of a Type I, P, or V endorsement	241.00
4	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type O endorsement to be issued for a period of 1 year, if applicant is not the current holder of a Type I, P, or V endorsement	63.00
5	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type P endorsement to be issued for a period of 5 years, if applicant is not the current holder of a Type I, O, or V endorsement	241.00
6	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type P endorsement to be issued for a period of 1 year, if applicant is to use the endorsement only for the purpose of driving large passenger service vehicles and is not the current holder of a Type I, O, or V endorsement	63.00
7	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type P endorsement to be issued for a period of 1 year, if applicant is to use the endorsement for the purpose of driving small passenger service vehicles or both large and small passenger service vehicles and is not the current holder of a Type I, O, or V endorsement	63.00
8	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type V endorsement to be issued for a period of 5 years, if applicant is not the current holder of a Type I, O, or P endorsement	241.00
9	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type V endorsement to be issued for a period of 1 year, if applicant is not the current holder of a Type I, O, or P endorsement	63.00
10	4(a)	Fee to obtain a Type D, F, R, T, or W endorsement	43.00

Part 3 Application for renewal of endorsements

Item	Regulation	Description	Fee ($)
1	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type D endorsement	43.00
2	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type I endorsement for a period of 5 years	241.00
3	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type I endorsement for a period of 1 year	63.00
4	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type O endorsement for a period of 5 years	241.00
5	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type O endorsement for a period of 1 year	63.00
6	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type P endorsement for a period of 5 years	241.00
7	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type P endorsement for a period of 1 year, if applicant is to use the endorsement only for the purpose of driving large passenger service vehicles	63.00
8	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type P endorsement for a period of 1 year, if applicant is to use the endorsement for the purpose of driving small passenger service vehicles or both large and small passenger service vehicles	63.00
9	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type V endorsement for a period of 5 years	241.00
10	5(1)(a)	Fee for renewal of a Type V endorsement for a period of 1 year	63.00

Part 4 Driver testing fees

Item	Regulation	Description	Fee ($)
1	3(1)(b)	Fee to undertake tests required for a class of learner licence	44.70
2	3(1)(b)	Fee to undertake tests required for a class of restricted licence	58.60
3	3(1)(b)	Fee to undertake tests required for a full licence of Class 1	84.70
4	3(1)(b)	Fee to undertake tests required for a full licence of Class 2, 3, 4, or 5	58.60
5	3(1)(b)	Fee to undertake tests required for a full licence of Class 6	84.70
6	3(1)(b)	Fee to undertake the motor cycle basic handling skills test required for a learner licence of Class 6	41.00
7	3(1)(b)	Fee to undertake the on-road safety test that an applicant for a driver licence may be required to pass under the Driver Licensing rule	41.00
8	3(1)(b)	Fee for the first retake of the on-road safety test that an applicant for a driver licence may be required to pass under the Driver Licensing rule	0.00
9	3(1)(b)	Fee for the second retake (and subsequent retakes) of the on-road safety test that an applicant for a driver licence may be required to pass under the Driver Licensing rule	41.00
10	4(b)	Fee to undertake tests required for a Type I, P, or V endorsement	84.70
11	4(b)	Fee to undertake tests required for a Type O endorsement	466.00

Schedule 2 Part 7 substituted in Schedule of principal regulations

r 7(b)

Part 7 Fees for limited licence, replacement licence, or driver identification card, and licence conversion of overseas licence

Item	Regulation	Description	Fee ($)
1	7	Fee to obtain limited licence	38.50
2	8	Fee for issue or renewal of driver identification card if applicant is also an applicant for the issue or renewal of an endorsement	8.50
3	8	Fee for issue or renewal of driver identification card if applicant is not also an applicant for the issue or renewal of an endorsement	13.40
4	9(1)	Fee to obtain replacement licence	37.40
5	9(2)	Fee to obtain replacement driver identification card	13.40
6	10	Fee to convert overseas licence into New Zealand licence	51.00

Schedule 3 Parts 9 to 11 substituted in Schedule of principal regulations

r 7(c)

Part 9 Fees for information requests

Item		Regulation		Description		Fee ($)
1		13		Fee to obtain information from national register of driver licences		10.90

Part 10 Fees for exemptions

Item		Regulation		Description		Fee ($)
1		14		Fee to obtain exemption from a requirement of the Driver Licensing rule		26.70

Part 10A Fees for test booking rescheduling

Item		Regulation		Description		Fee ($)
1		14A		Fee for rescheduling driver licence test (including a test required as part of obtaining an endorsement of a licence)		16.00

Part 11 Refunds

Item	Regulation	Description	Fee ($)
1	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the issue of a Type P or V endorsement for a period of 5 years, if applicant not the current holder of a Type I, O, P, or V endorsement	192.80
2	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the issue of a Type V endorsement for a period of 1 year, if applicant not the current holder of a Type I, O, or P endorsement	50.40
3	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the issue of a Type P endorsement for a period of 1 year, if applicant was to use the endorsement only for the purpose of driving large passenger service vehicles and was not the current holder of a Type I, O, or V endorsement	50.40
4	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the issue of a Type P endorsement for a period of 1 year, if applicant was to use the endorsement for the purpose of driving small passenger service vehicles or both large and small passenger service vehicles and was not the current holder of a Type I, O, or V endorsement	50.40
5	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the renewal of a Type P or V endorsement for a period of 5 years	192.80
6	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the renewal of a Type V endorsement for a period of 1 year	50.40
7	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the renewal of a Type P endorsement for a period of 1 year, if applicant was to use the endorsement for the purpose of driving small passenger service vehicles or both large and small passenger service vehicles	50.40
8	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the renewal of a Type P endorsement for a period of 1 year, if applicant was to use the endorsement only for the purpose of driving large passenger service vehicles	50.40
9	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the issue of a Type I or O endorsement for a period of 5 years, if applicant not the current holder of a Type I, O, P or V endorsement	192.80
10	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the issue of a Type I or O endorsement for a period of 1 year, if applicant not the current holder of a Type I, O, P, or V endorsement	50.40
11	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the renewal of a Type I or O endorsement for a period of 5 years	192.80
12	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the renewal of a Type I or O endorsement for a period of 1 year	50.40
13	15	Refund payable to unsuccessful applicant for the issue or renewal of a Type I, O, P, or V endorsement who is required to apply for a driver identification card and whose application for a driver identification card is declined	8.50
14	15	Refund processing fee	16.00

Rebecca Kitteridge,
Clerk of the Executive Council.

Explanatory note

This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.

These regulations change driver licensing and driver testing fees, increasing some, decreasing others, and providing fees for rescheduling a driver test and for processing a cancelled driver test. The regulations come into force on 1 July 2010.

Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2019.

Date of notification in Gazette: 3 June 2010.

Notes

1 General

This is a consolidation of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing and Driver Testing Fees) Amendment Regulations 2010 that incorporates the amendments made to the legislation so that it shows the law as at its stated date.

2 Legal status

A consolidation is taken to correctly state, as at its stated date, the law enacted or made by the legislation consolidated and by the amendments. This presumption applies unless the contrary is shown.

Section 78 of the Legislation Act 2019 provides that this consolidation, published as an electronic version, is an official version. A printed version of legislation that is produced directly from this official electronic version is also an official version.

3 Editorial and format changes

The Parliamentary Counsel Office makes editorial and format changes to consolidations using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019. See also PCO editorial conventions for consolidations.

4 Amendments incorporated in this consolidation

Land Transport (Regulatory Fees) Regulations 2023 (SL 2023/212): regulation 32(b)

Land Transport (Driver Licensing and Driver Testing Fees) Amendment Regulations 2010