Starting July 8, the government will limit driver license test applicants to one free re-sit.
This change aims to address long waiting times for tests.
Applicants taking class one theory or practical tests will only get one free re-sit, and any additional tests will cost money. The re-sit fees are $47.48 for a learner’s license, $89.39 for a restricted license, and $62.52 for a full license.
Previously, all re-sit fees were removed to reduce costs and encourage more people to get their licenses. However, this led to a surge in demand, causing long waits at testing centres. Transport Minister Simeon Brown called these delays “unacceptable” and stated the new rules would help manage wait times and encourage better preparation for tests.
A three-month transition period will allow those who paid under the old system to progress through their current stage. Labour criticised the new policy, saying it would strain budgets since about half of all drivers need to re-sit their tests. However, Brown emphasised that the changes would reduce no-shows and ensure that people are better prepared.
In addition, efforts are being made to increase test capacity by hiring more testing officers and expanding testing hours. Text alerts will also remind people of their test dates to ensure they show up.
The AA, which runs many test centres, welcomed the changes, saying they will help manage the high demand for driver licensing services.
pretty cool mate good work
big well done to Hayden, congrats to him, sucks that the britland took the 1st, quite sad, but that part of the game, wish we won though, well done to GB and everybody else, New Zealand deserved it.
2028 LA Olympics here we go!!
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Good job Hayden you gave it all you had
Amazing, I can’t believe we got silver, maybe we can win the Olympics if we try hard! Go boy!
Hayden must have showed a lot of the Olympic values to help Alex across the finish line
Hayden must have trained a lot to win a silver medal for us