Te Tai Tokerau driver licensing trial
A driver licence has been called ‘the key to the door of life’s opportunities’ but some New Zealanders are missing out because of barriers in the driver licensing system. Not having a driver licence can affect people’s access to employment, training, community activities, and health services for themselves and their families.
We’re partnering with Far North REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme) to trial new ways of making access to driver testing for restricted and full licences faster and easier.
In Te Tai Tokerau/Northland, Far North REAP is working with local police officers qualified as driver testing officers to offer practical driver testing for REAP students. REAP and the police officers have worked closely together to understand local needs.What we learn from these community trials will help us develop a more effective driver licensing system.