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LICENSING SYSTEM

ABOUT LICENSING IN NZ

The New Zealand Motorcycle Licensing system follows a three-step process aimed at gradually increasing your experience and responsibilities as a rider.

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Step 1 : Learner Licence

 

Step 2 : Restricted Licence

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Step 3 : Full Licence

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STEP 1

LEARNER LICENCE

The first step is to obtain a learner licence by completing a Basic Handling Skills test and then passing a theory test. As a learner, you can ride on New Zealand roads on up to a 660cc, LAMS-compliant motorcycle, between 5 am and 10 pm, without passengers.

STEP 2

RESTRICTED LICENCE

To get your restricted licence, you need to obtain a CBTA 6R certificate. You may apply for your restricted CBTA 6R certificate once you have obtained your learner licence. You must be 16 ½ to apply. Once on your restricted motorcycle licence, you can ride a LAMS-compliant motorcycle without passengers, between the hours of 5 am - 10 pm.

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Full Licence

STEP 3

FULL LICENCE

To get your full motorcycle licence you'll need to present a CBTA 6F certificate. If you have completed a competency-based training and assessment CBTA 6F course, you can get your full licence once you turn 17½. If you haven't completed a CBTA 6F course, then you must be 18 before you can get your full licence. Once you have completed the full licence CBTA assessment, you can ride any time you like, ride any motorcycle you like and you can carry passengers.

THE FASTEST WAY TO YOUR FULL LICENCE

Looking to get your full licence as soon as possible? Or maybe you're not sure where to start with getting your motorcycle licence. Choose one of the links below to learn how to get started.

I want to start learning to ride and get a learner licence

I already have my learner licence and I want to get my restricted licence

I already have my restricted licence and I want to get my full licence

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At AMT, we provide advice to ensure your legal compliance with New Zealand motorcycle licencing laws. Not sure which training option is best for you? Check out our Guides to Getting Started or get in touch with us.

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Our training and assessment locations are in Henderson, West Auckland. You will be notified upon booking where your training/test will be held.

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