IMPORTANT: Make sure you've read and understood all the information on the relevant exemption page before you make this application.
Information about exemptions for learner and restricted driver licences
We have specific application forms for the most common exemption requests:
Apply for an exemption to drive unsupervised on a restricted licence between 10pm and 5am
Apply for an exemption to carry passengers on a restricted licence
If you want to request any other exemption, complete the form below.
The particulars you provide will become part of the Driver Licence Register. Collection, dissemination and release of this information is authorised by the Land Transport Act 1998.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency may also use some of these particulars to provide you with information relating to driver licensing and driving. We may also disclose some of the particulars to our agents and contractors in relation to the above purposes.
We’ll use your email address to email you information and reminders about your application and driver licensing, and other Waka Kotahi services, including asking for feedback on our services and the transport system. We recommend using an email address that’s unique to you, so only you can see information we send you.
Details supplied with your application may be used to make such enquiries as are deemed necessary to consider your exemption request.
Under the Electoral Act 1993, s 263B, the Electoral Enrolment Centre operates an authorised information matching programme with Waka Kotahi. The purpose of this programme is to assist in keeping the Electoral Roll up-to-date.
To keep the Driver Licence Register up-to-date Waka Kotahi also operates an authorised information matching programme with Births, Deaths and Marriages. Please refer to our Privacy section for more information.
The Privacy Act 2020 provides rights of access to, and correction of, any readily retrievable personal information held about you.
Should you wish to exercise these rights please contact Waka Kotahi, Private Bag 11777, Palmerston North 4442 or email info@nzta.govt.nz.