What could I be exempt from?
We take the safety of everyone on our roads very seriously. You can apply for an exemption to the passenger endorsement application process when you are confident that:
you have enough overseas driving experience to ensure safety on New Zealand roads.
When would I apply for an exemption related to a passenger service (P) endorsement?
To recognise your overseas driving experience (two years driving experience on a full car licence is the minimum needed).
What do I need to provide?
Complete and print the application form and attach any supporting evidence. The application fee is $27.20 (non-refundable).
Overseas experience:
Your original overseas driver licence.
An original Certificate of particulars*if your overseas licence doesn’t have an issue date.
An original translation if your overseas licence or Certificate of particulars is not in English.
*this is what you must ask for from the appropriate overseas office.
Presenting an approved course certificate for heavy vehicle licence class:
Your original Driver licence and endorsement certificate issued to you by an NZ Transport Agency-approved course provider.
Your original overseas driver licence.
Your original course study guide and self-assessment documentation.
Note: the granting of an exemption does not automatically grant a passenger endorsement.
Make an application
You'll need to download the Application for an exemption form (DL4), complete it and send it in to us with your payment of $27.20.