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When can't you apply to Police for a medical defence?
Who can apply for a medical defence?
What is a medical defence?
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Report (CVIR)
What do I need to provide to complete my traffic compliance?
What is the account number to use for paying my infringement notice/ticket online?
I have paid Police but I should have paid Ministry of Justice. What happens now?
I want to give an explanation about my infringement notice. Can I give it over the phone?
Can I pay my infringement notice by part payment?
I have already paid my infringement notice but I received a reminder notice. What do I do?
How do mobile safe speed camera vehicles operate?
Can I still transfer liability after paying an infringement fee/notice?
Can I pay my infringement notice over the phone or at my local police station?
How long do I have to pay my infringement notice and what happens if I don't pay?
I have lost/missing my infringement notice. How do I pay?
What is compliance?
Where do I send my compliance documentation/evidence?
Can I complete my compliance over the phone or at a local police station?
What do I do when I have completed my compliance but my ticket has been transferred to the Ministry of Justice?
My NZ driver licence was taken by an officer, who do I contact to have it returned?
How do I get my overseas driver licence back?
How do I dispute my infringement notice and what is required?
How long do I have to contest or dispute my infringement?
Can I dispute my infringement over the phone or at my local police station?
How do I request a court hearing?
Can I plead guilty to my traffic offences and still request a court hearing?
How do I dispute an infringement that has been referred to the courts?
How can I make an official complaint about Police?