Frequently Asked Questions

Driving Licences and Demerit Points

Question
Will a diversion show up on my criminal record?
I live overseas but I have fines owing in New Zealand. If I come back, will anything happen to me?
Someone else was driving my car at the time it got a ticket. What do I do?
As the owner of a vehicle, what is my liability?
Who do I ask about driver licences?
How many demerit points do I have?
Who do I contact about driver licensing queries?
How many demerit points will it take to lose my licence?
When do my demerit points expire?
What should I do if I've physically lost my driver's licence?