Driving and traffic law Losing your licence: Suspensions and disqualifications Land Transport Act 1998, ss 5(2), 30(3), 82 There are a number of situations in which the courts or the police can take away your licence for a time, either through a…
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Driving and traffic law Losing your licence: Suspensions and disqualifications Disqualification from driving What does it mean to be disqualified from driving? Land Transport Act 1998, ss 5(2), 30(3), 31(2), 82 If you’re disqualified from driving, you’re not entitled to hold or…
Driving and traffic law Losing your licence: Suspensions and disqualifications Demerit points: Losing your licence for a bad driving record What is the demerit points system? Land Transport Act 1998, ss 88–91 Under the demerit points system you can receive a suspension…
Driving and traffic law Losing your licence: Suspension and disqualifications Automatic 28-day roadside suspensions Land Transport Act 1998, ss 95, 95A The police have to immediately suspend your driver’s licence for 28 days in some situations. These “roadside suspensions” take effect straight…
Driving and traffic law Losing your licence: Suspensions and disqualifications Driver licence stop orders for unpaid fines What is a “driver licence stop order”? Land Transport Act 1998, ss 91A-91H The Ministry of Justice can make a driver licence stop order against…
Driving and traffic law Losing your licence: Suspensions and disqualifications Limited licences: Authorised driving during a suspension or disqualification What is a limited licence? Land Transport Act 1998, ss 103–105 If you’ve been suspended or disqualified from driving, you may be able…
Driving and traffic law Losing your vehicle: Impounding and confiscation Automatic 28-day impounding for some traffic offences Land Transport Act 1998, ss 96–98 For a number of driving offences, the police can seize and impound your vehicle on the spot for various…
Driving and traffic law Losing your vehicle: Impounding and Confiscation Impounding of vehicles in emergencies and serious accidents Land Transport Act 1998, ss 122, 123 The police can seize and impound a vehicle for up to 12 hours in an emergency involving…
Driving and traffic law Losing your vehicle: Impounding and confiscation Confiscation and destruction of vehicles In some cases when you’re convicted of traffic offences the courts have the option of confiscating your vehicle (that is, permanently seizing it), while in certain other…
Driving and traffic law Getting towed: Your rights when dealing with tow-truck operators When you can be towed When can my vehicle be towed from private land? Jamieson’s Tow & Salvage Ltd v Murray [1983] 2 NZLR 144 (HC) Christopher v Police…
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