Driver Licensing Review

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

The consultation period wasSubmissions on these proposals are open for six weeks and closed on Thursday 2nd June 2016.

• Download the Discussion Document
• Read questions and answers about the review
• Read the Associate Transport Minister's media release

Additional information:

• Link until Thursday, 2 June 2016 . An online submission form is available, or submissions can be emailed todlr@transport.govt.nz with "DLR Submission" inthe Driver Licensing Rule
• Download the Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis of Driver Licensing Reform
• Download the Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis of Driver Licensing Reform: Driver Licence Classes and Endorsements
• Download the Literature Review of Heavy Vehicle Driver Licensing
• Download the eye sight crash risk study

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If you have any queries about this consultation, please email: dlr@transport.govt.nz

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