Insurance & Driving Medicals

Driver Medical Certificate required for:

applying for or renewing a heavy vehicle licence (class 2,3,4,5), unless you’ve provided a certificate within the last five years
applying for or renewing endorsements for passengers (P), vehicle recovery services (V), driving instruction (I) or testing officer (O) unless you’ve provided a certificate within the last five years
you have a medical condition that may affect your ability to drive safely
you’re an older driver obtaining or renewing any licence class or endorsement beyond your 75th birthday

Once you turn 75 Years of Age

your new licence will be valid for only two to five years
you need to present a medical certificate each time you apply
if recommended by your doctor, you will have to sit a 30-minute on-road safety test

For more information visit the NZTA here