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biomikebryan
Testing The Water
Joined: 13 Aug 2004
Posts: 5
Location: Lancaster, UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 11:02 pm Post subject: Driving licence,and car insurance |
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I have just read that your UK licence is only valid for 3 MONTHS is this correct?
On car insurance ,would it be advisable to take proof of no claimes over to NZ. Or is there a differant system in NZ.
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volusia
I'll Hang Around A Little
Joined: 05 Dec 2003
Posts: 39
Location: was nottingham uk,now paihia-nz
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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your uk licence if moving to live in nz is valid for one year, you must take a theory test within that timeframe and apply for your equivalent nz licence.
this is the case if you have held your full uk driving licence for 2 years or over.
most car insurers wiil honour your uk NCB discount if you bring the proof with you. also remember that car insurance isn't a legal requirement in nz, but it is highly recommended.
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mattford
I'll Hang Around A Little
Joined: 25 Jun 2004
Posts: 44
Location: London, UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 1:45 am Post subject: |
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just a theory test or do you have to do another practical test?
i never did get the hang of parallel parking...  |
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Moorf
Future NZ Guru
Joined: 06 Mar 2004
Posts: 705
Location: West Sussex, UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 1:58 am Post subject: |
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*Gasp* A man that can't parallel park  |
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karltsmith
Moderator
Joined: 26 Nov 2003
Posts: 570
Location: North Shore, Auckland since March 2004
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Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 9:46 am Post subject: |
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No Just a theory test thats all. Wifey ent to the NZAA, bought a book "The Road Code", 3 days later took the test and passed with 100%. Piece of proverbial. I have an NZ licence from many years ago and this was just bought up-to-date. You must carru your licence with you when you drive or you risk a spot fine!
I't advisablr to bring NCD infor but not essential My insurance company didn't even wan to see it and gave me 65% (STATE..quite competative). |
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