Bill to enable digital drivers licences passes third reading

Legislation to make New Zealand’s transport regulatory system fit for purpose has passed its third reading today, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Transport Minister James Meager say.

“The changes bring transport legislation up to date by allowing digital options instead of paper documents, improving online service delivery, and strengthening rail and maritime enforcement through clearer responsibilities and appropriate penalties,” Mr Bishop says.

The Bill modernises transport legislation by shifting paper-based and physical processes to digital service delivery, including: 

•       enabling the future use of digital driver licences as an optional alternative to physical cards

•       enabling digital alternatives to the requirement to display warrants of fitness and registration labels

•       enhancing the New Zealand Transport Agency’s ability to deliver regulatory notices electronically

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