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Work Licence and Limited Licence Applications
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Karen Harding has specialist expertise and knowledge in representing clients on Limited Licence or Work Licence Applications and has presented Auckland District Law Society training seminars to other lawyers on the subject.
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The correct legal term is "Limited Licence". A Limited Licence can be granted ONLY on the grounds of relieving extreme hardship caused by demerit point suspensions and disqualifications on driving charges. The hardship is normally that the Applicant would lose their job if a limited licence was not granted. There can also be grounds of hardship relating to family members or employers. |
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A Limited Licence is granted with restricted minimum driving conditions sufficient only to offset the proven hardship factor. |
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There are some restrictions on whether you can apply for a Limited Licence depending on your conviction history, the circumstances and the nature of the charge. For instance, other than for demerit points, you are not eligible for a Limited Licence if you have a previous conviction for an offence within five years of the date of the current offence. Karen can provide expert advice on whether you are eligible under the law to apply for a Limited Licence.
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If you have previous convictions outside the five year period it is possible to get a Limited Licence if you can show efforts to rectify your drinking habit. |
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If you are eligible to apply for a Limited Licence Karen can prepare the necessary documentation and will ensure that the documents are drafted to meet your specific needs and requirements. |
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The Limited Licence Application will need to be heard in Court and Karen Harding will personally appear with you.
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Why Use Karen?
There are many lawyers competing for "Work Licence" business with a wide range of prices. As in life you get what you pay for.
The low price lawyers rely on the client filling in a questionnaire and they draft the licence based on this information.
THIS IS DANGEROUS. The limited Licence is a very specific legal document defining exactly how, when, why, and what vehicles you can drive and needs to be specifically designed to meet the needs of each individual client. If you drive outside these terms the licence is invalid and you are driving CONTRARY TO A LIMITED LICENCE and are therefore a disqualified driver. The penalty is a further disqualification and you are not eligible for a work licence during the new disqualification period.
IF YOUR JOB OR BUSINESS IS IN REAL JEOPARDY you need Karen Harding as she can get you a licence on the best possible terms.
Karen meets all limited licence clients and spends enough time with them to fully understand their driving needs and how that can best be accommodated under the legal constraints. A licence application prepared with this thoroughness ensures that it will be granted by the Court and that clients can do the necessary driving without risk of further problems.
Stand Down Periods Explained
Demerit Points Suspension
Demerit Point suspensions are legally a "Civil" offence, not a criminal offence. You can apply for a Limited Licence immediately after you are suspended for reaching 100 demerit points. The suspension period is three months and a Limited Licence can be applied for immediately.
The process of obtaining a Limited Licence takes time so if you know you will be over the 100 points come and see us before you are served with the disqualification notice and we can minimise driving days lost.
Demerits are issued for an increasing number of offences now including speeding, use of cell phone while driving, careless driving convictions and other offences like not wearing seatbelts etc.
Alcohol and Dangerous Driving
These are criminal offences with penalties imposed by the Court. For most people an application for a Limited Licence with these offences cannot be heard until 28 days after the Court sentencing date. During that 28 day period we can prepare all the documents and have them pre-approved for a hearing on the 29th day. There are different rules for youth drivers.
Immediate On The Spot 28 Day Suspension of Your Licence
Police can suspend your licence immediately if your breath test result is over 630, a blood test result is over 130, if you have a drink drive conviction within the previous four years or if you refuse to give blood when stopped or if you are travelling at more than 40kms over the posted speed limited.
You cannot get a Limited Licence for this 28 day suspension period.
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