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Land Transport Act 1998

Mitigation of penalties and rights of appeal - Removal of disqualifications

99A: Director may approve programmes

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“The Director can approve programmes to help people get their driving licence back”

The Director can approve programmes for sections 32 and 99. These sections are about removing disqualifications for driving.

When the Director is thinking about approving a programme, they can talk to other people. They will choose who to talk to based on what the programme is about and who it’s for.

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Part 8 Mitigation of penalties and rights of appeal
Removal of disqualifications

99ADirector may approve programmes

  1. The Director may approve any programme for the purposes of sections 32 and 99.

  2. When approving a programme, the Director may consult with any persons that the Director considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the programme and the persons to whom it is targeted.

Notes
  • Section 99A: inserted, on , by section 54 of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
  • Section 99A heading: amended, on , by section 92(1) of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).
  • Section 99A(1): amended, on , by section 92(2) of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).
  • Section 99A(2): amended, on , by section 92(3) of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).