how many demerit points nz

In New Zealand, your licence is suspended if you reach 100 demerit points within any two‑year period.

Quick Scoop: How Many Demerit Points in NZ?

• Demerit points apply for:
  • Speeding (except most speed camera tickets).

* Breaking licence conditions (e.g. learner driving solo, restricted carrying passengers, driving outside hours).

* Some alcohol-related and other traffic offences.

• Key thresholds:
  • 50+ points : NZTA usually sends you a warning notice about your record.

* **100+ points in 2 years** : Your licence is suspended for **3 months** , and all active points are wiped when that suspension starts.

• How long points last:
  • Demerit points stay active for 2 years from the offence date, unless you’re disqualified for 6+ months (then they are cleared).

• Extra twist for restricted drivers (recent rule change):
  • If you’re on a restricted licence and you get any demerit points , your restricted period gets extended by six months before you can move to a full licence.

Mini Example

Imagine in 18 months you collect:

• 35 points for speeding over the limit.
• 35 points for driving solo on a learner or breaching restricted conditions.
• 30 points for another offence.

That totals 100 points in under two years , so you’d be suspended for 3 months and your points reset when the suspension starts.

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