What Licence do you need to ride a 50cc scooter

At scooterhire.co.nz we need to know the legalities of operating a scooter. We have reproduced the following guide from the The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) website www.ltsa.govt.nz to outline what driver licence do you require to ride on a public road.

Anyone with a "Valid Driver Licence" can ride a scooter of 50cc or less.

What is a Valid Driver Licence?

Holders of the following NZ Driver Licences can hire a scooter:

Class 1

• Car Learner*
• Restricted*
• Full Licence

Class 6

• Motorcycle Learner*
• Restricted*
• Full Licence

*NB: The holder of a Learner or Restricted Licence for either Car or Motorcycle are:

• Prohibited from driving during the at-risk times between 10pm and 5am
• Prohibited from carrying pillion passengers.

Holders of an Overseas Driver Licence or International Driving Permit can also ride a scooter.

Note: if the Overseas Licence or Permit isn't in English, this must be accompanied with an accurate translation issued by:

• The New Zealand Translation service
• A diplomatic representative at a high commission, embassy or consulate
• The authority that issued the overseas licence (an international driving permit may be acceptable as a translation).
  

If this is unclear you can call the Driver Licensing Call Centre: ph 0800 822 422.