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Car seats for kids
Kids under 7 have to be in car seats. Between 7 and 8 they have to be in a car seat if one is available.
Buying a used car
Transfer a vehicle into your name — and check it isn't stolen and there's no money owing against it.
Registering your new car or truck
Cars, vans, motorcycles, mopeds and trucks need to be registered and issued number plates to be legally driven on our roads.
Disputes when buying a car
If you've bought a vehicle and something goes wrong, your rights depend on if you bought it from a motor vehicle trader or privately.
Get a warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness
A warrant of fitness (WoF) or certificate of fitness inspection is a regular check to make sure your vehicle is safe.
Modifying a vehicle
You can modify, customise or retune your car, motorcycle, van or ute — but you may need a low volume vehicle (LVV) certification to get a WoF.
Vehicle licensing and road user charges
To be on the road legally, your car needs to have a current licence. If your vehicle runs on diesel, you'll also have to pay road user charges.
Selling a vehicle
If you're selling a vehicle it must have a warrant of fitness (WoF) issued no more than 1 month before the date you hand the vehicle over to the buyer.
Renew your driver licence
You have to renew your licence every 10 years until you’re 75. After you're 75, you have to renew more regularly and may need to pass extra tests.
Get your car licence
There are 3 stages to getting a car licence. At each stage you earn a new licence with fewer restrictions and more responsibilities.
Replace your driver licence if it's been lost or stolen
If you lose your licence or it's been stolen, replace it as soon as you can — you can be fined for driving without it.
Convert your overseas driver licence
If you have an overseas driver licence and you've been in New Zealand more than a year, you need to convert to an NZ driver licence to keep driving here legally.
Changing your name on your driver licence
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Driving in NZ if you are visiting
Visitors don’t need a New Zealand driver licence to drive in New Zealand but you must meet some conditions.
Fines, penalties and losing your licence
You must follow the road rules for your safety and the safety of others when you drive. If you don’t, you can be fined or have your driver licence or car taken off you.
Alcohol interlocks
An alcohol interlock is an electronic device that prevents you from driving if you’ve been drinking.
Coping without a car if you're over 65
A SuperGold Card gives you free or cheaper public transport. If you're ill or have trouble getting around, you can apply for help paying for taxis. Some local councils also offer transport services.
