HomeHealth & beautyHome supportTransport

In this report

Related Information

Reports:

close Print
- Print page
- Print whole report
print
comments (0)
share

Home support Updated: 05 Feb 2008

Transport

Driver relicensing

Older drivers no longer face a mandatory on-road driving test, but they must pass a medical examination at 75 and 80 to certify they're fit to drive. After that, they're required to undergo a medical assessment every two years: this may place restrictions on their driving or require them to sit a practical test. The cost of an older driver's licence application renewal fee and any driving test is partially subsidised.

Land Transport New Zealand funds local community organisations such as Age Concern and REAP so that these organisations can provide free "Safe with Age" courses for people over 65. "Safe with Age" courses bring people up to date with the road code and improve their driving confidence. There's also a free voucher for a one-hour practical coaching session with an approved driving instructor.

Total Mobility Scheme

This provides subsidised taxi fares to people who have disabilities that substantially hamper their mobility. The scheme is partly funded by Land Transport New Zealand and operates in more than 50 towns.

Details vary regionally, but most provide taxi vouchers with a 50 percent subsidy on taxi fares up to a preset limit. The scheme is provided through approved local "Total Mobility" agents - community organisations that provide eligibility assessments for their members. There may be a charge for this.