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Land Transport Act 1998

Motor vehicle registration and licensing - Registration and licensing requirements

246: Change of use of motor vehicle

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“You need a new licence if you use your vehicle for a different reason”

If you want to use your vehicle for a different purpose than what it’s currently licensed for, you need to get a new licence right away. You must apply for the correct new licence that matches the new purpose of your vehicle.

When you get a new licence, it must follow the rules set out in the regulations for this part of the law. These regulations explain how the new licence should be issued.

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Part 17 Motor vehicle registration and licensing
Registration and licensing requirements

246Change of use of motor vehicle

  1. If a motor vehicle is to be used for a purpose other than that indicated by the existing licence, the person registered in respect of the motor vehicle must, without delay, apply for the appropriate new licence.

  2. The issue of a new licence must be in accordance with regulations made under this Part.

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  • Section 246: inserted, on , by section 32(5) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 17).