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These changes will make the process for getting a full licence more accessible and efficient and bring our system more in line with other countries.  \nProposed Changes  \n1. Remove the full test  \nThis change would remove the full licence test. Instead of sitting the full test, you would need to keep a clean driving record on your restricted licence before you can progress to your full licence (see proposal 2) .  \n2. Introduce a clean driving record requirement to the restricted licence  \nYou must keep a clean driving record on your restricted licence before you can get your full licence. If you commit any driving offence (not including parking tickets), your restricted licence time would restart from the time of offence.  \n3. Reduce the demerit threshold for novice drivers to have their licence suspended  \nCurrently if you reach 100 demerit points within two years, your licence could be suspended. Under the change, if you reach 50 demerit points while you are on your learner or restricted licence, your licence could be suspended.  \n4. Introduce a zero-alcohol limit for novice drivers  \nThere is currently a zero-alcohol limit for drivers aged under 20 years. The change would extend this to novice drivers. This means if you are on your learner or restricted licence, you would not be allowed to drive after any alcohol, no matter how old you are.  \n5. Improve NZTA’s oversight of approved advanced driver courses  \nNZTA approves courses which can reduce the time people spend on their restricted licence. The changes would give NZTA more ability to consider whether course providers are suitable and allow them to suspend or revoke providers where necessary.  \n6. Reduce the number of vision tests  \nCurrently you need to have your vision tested at each licence application and renewal. The changes mean you would only need to sit a vision test when you apply for your first licence, and when you first renew your licence after you turn 45. The current requirements would stay the same for people over 75 years old.  \nHow to Participate  \nHead to the Ministry of Transport website to find the consultation. [link to come]  \nTimeline  \nConsultation is open from Monday 14 April – Monday 9 June.  \nOnce decisions have been approved by Cabinet, the new system will start on 1 July 2026.","cbCaiu8QbFtSscMl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu8QbFtSscMl","pdf",72101,"English","# Proposed Changes\n## Remove the full test\n## Introduce a clean driving record requirement to the restricted licence\n## Reduce the demerit threshold for licence suspension\n## Introduce a zero-alcohol limit for novice drivers\n## Improve NZTA’s oversight of approved advanced driver courses\n## Reduce the number of vision tests\n# How to Participate\n# Timeline","[{\"question\":\"What is the proposal to replace the full licence test?\",\"answer\":\"The full licence test would be removed. 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