Clause 17A.2. New driver licences

17A.2

New driver licences

17A.2.1

MSD may make a recoverable Grant to an Applicant, who-

(a)

Has not previously been the holder of a Full Licence; and

(b)

Has an immediate and Essential Need to obtain a Driver Licence,-

for the actual cost of applying and being tested for a Learner Licence, a Restricted Licence, or a Full Licence. In this Clause and in Clauses 17A.2.4 and 17A.2.5, 'Full Licence, 'Learner Licence, and 'Restricted Licence' have the same meanings as in the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999.

17A.2.2

An Essential Need for the purposes of Clause 17A.2.1 exists where MSD is satisfied that it is necessary for the Applicant to obtain a Driver Licence-

(a)

To undertake any activity of a kind referred to in section 146(1)(d) of the Act of a kind that the Applicant will be required to participate in at least once every fortnight;

(b)

To apply for Employment for which a Driver Licence is an essential requirement;

(c)

To undertake an Employment opportunity available to the Applicant;

(d)

Where the Applicant or any member of his or her Immediate family has a disability, to provide transport to enable that person to undertake daily living activities (including receiving treatment for the disability, or undertaking education or Employment); or

(e)

For any other special reason.

17A.2.3

In considering whether a Driver Licence is necessary, MSD must have regard to:

(a)

The availability and suitability of public transport or other transport options; and

(b)

The particular circumstances of the Applicant and his or her Immediate family.

17A.2.4

(revoked)

17A.2.4A

The amount of any Grant made under clause 17A2.1 must not exceed the actual cost for obtaining a Driver Licence under the Land Transport (Driver Licensing and Driver Testing Fees) Regulations 1999.

17A.2.5

MSD may, to each of the Applicant and his or her spouse or partner during a 52 Week Period, make one Grant under Clause 17A.2.1 in relation to each of the categories of Learner Licence, Restricted Licence, or Full Licence.

17A.2.6

A Grant under Clause 17A.2.1 must not be made to an Applicant who-

(a)

Is disqualified from holding or obtaining a Driver Licence under any enactment; or

(b)

Has failed without good and sufficient reason to renew his or her Driver Licence before its expiry.