The Driver Licensing system has been reviewed as part of Government’s commitment to achieve a more efficient transport regulatory system underpinned by better quality regulation.
The review found that the Driver Licensing system’s core policies are sound but there are areas of opportunity where improvements in the system could produce measurable social, safety, and economic benefits.
A discussion paper providing options for changing the Driver Licensing Rule was released on 19 April 2016.
The Review covers:
- Moving to a digital licensing environment
- Supporting a more productive commercial driving sector
- Standardising regulatory requirements and reducing compliance costs for endorsement holders
Submissions on these proposals are open until Thursday, 2 June 2016 . An online submission form is available, or submissions can be emailed to dlr@transport.govt.nz with "DLR Submission" in the subject line.
Written submissions can also be posted to:
Ministry of Transport
Driver Licensing Review Submissions
PO Box 3175
Wellington 6140
- Download the Discussion Document
Download the Discussion Document - Make a submission online
- Download a submission form
- Read questions and answers about the review
Read questions and answers about the review - Read the Associate Transport Minister's media release
Additional information to assist in your submission:
- Link to the Driver Licensing Rule
- The preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis will be available soon
- The Literature Review of Heavy Vehicle Driver Licensing will be available soon
- The eye sight crash risk study will be available soon
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