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What is the relevant legislation this is based on?

webadmin — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:27:48 +0000

The Land Transport Act 1998 - Section 64.

It says:

Section 64(1A) - It is a defence to proceedings for an offence against section 57A(1)* or (2), 57B(1)* or (2), 57C(1)* or (2), or 62(1B)* if the Court** is satisfied that the person has consumed the relevant [qualifying drug]—

in accordance with—
1. a current and valid prescription written for that person by a health practitioner; and
2. any instructions from a health practitioner or from the manufacturer of the [qualifying drug]; or
because it was administered by a health practitioner, provided that the person complied with the instructions (if any) that the health practitioner has given.

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*Offences under these sections (57A(1), 57B(1), 57C(1) & 62(1B)) are criminal charges and do not relate to infringement offences. If the offence you are alleged to have committed falls under one of these sections, you should seek professional legal advice.

**Offences under 57A(2), 57B(2) & 57C(2) are infringement offences and therefore a medical defence can be considered by the Police Infringement Bureau.

Audience:

General public

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Medical defence

What are the requirements for applying?

webadmin — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:26:43 +0000

You will need a current and valid prescription, and a copy of the label from the container in which the drug(s) were dispensed in.

How to apply

For a medical defence to be considered, please complete the following steps:

You can complete and submit your application online.

Alternatively, download the Medical Defence application form (PDF 141KB) and complete.

Send your application by email or post to:
Police Infringement Bureau
Email: ticket@police.govt.nz
Mail: PO Box 9147, Wellington 6141
Provide the following information with your Medical Defence application form:
1. a copy of the current and valid prescription for the qualifying drug(s) you tested positive for; and
2. a copy of the label from the container in which the qualifying drug(s) you have tested positive for were dispensed in; and
3. any other relevant information you wish to have considered.

Please note:
We are unable to assess your medical defence if insufficient information is provided or the information cannot be verified. This could result in your medical defence application being declined.

If you require further information about the process or your rights, you should seek professional legal advice.

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Medical defence

When can't you apply to Police for a medical defence?

webadmin — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:24:41 +0000

Police cannot consider a medical defence for any notice that has either been paid or transferred to the Fines Collection Unit of the Ministry of Justice.

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Medical defence

Who can apply for a medical defence?

webadmin — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:23:31 +0000

If you have received an Infringement Offence Notice (ION) following a positive blood test for a qualifying drug, you can apply for a medical defence if the drug is a medicine that has been prescribed to you.

See the list of qualifying drugs from the New Zealand Legislation website.

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Medical defence

What is a medical defence?

webadmin — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:19:52 +0000

A medical defence is a way for you to dispute your drug driving infringement by providing evidence that you have taken your prescription medication in accordance with your current prescription, and any instructions from a health practitioner or manufacturer.

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Medical defence

Commercial Vehicle Inspection Report (CVIR)

webadmin — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:46:06 +0000

The CVIR report and notification of any defects identified at the time of inspection are sent electronically by Police to the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) who will email the report to the transport operator listed on its database.

I have fixed the defects on my CVIR report, What do I do?

CVIR compliance cannot be processed by Police until an Infringement Notice has been issued. Please note: That not all CVIR reports will be issued with an Infringement Notice.

For compliance to be considered, documentation that the offence has been rectified must be submitted via the general enquiries online form or by post to: Police Infringement Bureau, PO Box 9147, Wellington 6141.

All correspondence must include the notice number.

Can I complete my CVIR compliance over the phone or at a local CVIU office?

Compliance cannot be actioned over the phone or at a local CVIU office.

For compliance to be considered, documentation that the offence has been rectified must be submitted to the Police Infringement Bureau before the final due date.

You can do this by completing the general enquiries form, or by post to Police Infringement Bureau, PO Box 9147, Wellington, 6141.

All correspondence must include the infringement notice number.

Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit (CVIU)

Please visit the Commercial Vehicle enforcement page to learn more about the CVIU

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Compliance

What do I need to provide to complete my traffic compliance?

webadmin — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 01:58:48 +0000

You must prove to Police that you have fixed the problem within the time allowed, for example by showing a receipt for new tyres, a warrant of fitness or updated/upgraded driver licence.

Police do not accept a test booking for driver licence compliance. For this matter to be considered you need to send an updated or upgraded copy of your driver licence to the Police Infringement Bureau.

Send evidence of compliance to the Police Infringement Bureau. All correspondence must include the infringement notice number.

Traffic compliance does not allow the infringement notice holder to continue committing the offence. It allows a certain amount of time to fix the problem rather than pay a fee or be prosecuted. Until the problem has been fixed the defective vehicle or driver licence can not be used.

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Compliance

What is the account number to use for paying my infringement notice/ticket online?

webadmin — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:10:23 +0000

Police Infringement Bureau is set up as a payee with the banks:

Our bank account details have been preloaded with all major banks making it easier for you to pay. Select Police Infringement Bureau from the payees list or contact your bank for assistance.

For other payment methods go to Pay a Police infringement fee in New Zealand or Pay a Police infringement fee from overseas.

Audience:

People paying tickets/infringements

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Payments

I have paid Police but I should have paid Ministry of Justice. What happens now?

webadmin — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:06:46 +0000

For the payment to be transferred to the Ministry of Justice a request must be submitted in writing with proof of payment to the Police Infringement Bureau by the person who made the payment.

Please either complete the accounts enquiry online form or download the accounts enquiry form (PDF, 56KB) and post it to the Police Infringement Bureau, PO Box 9147, Wellington 6141, Attn Accounts.

Audience:

People paying tickets/infringements

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Payments

I want to give an explanation about my infringement notice. Can I give it over the phone?

webadmin — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:01:23 +0000

Police cannot accept an explanation over the phone.

All explanations must be in writing. Write to the Police Infringement Bureau.

Audience:

People paying tickets/infringements

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Payments

�ٴ��� - Tickets/Infringements

What is the relevant legislation this is based on?

What are the requirements for applying?

How to apply

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)

I have fixed the defects on my CVIR report, What do I do?

Can I complete my CVIR compliance over the phone or at a local CVIU office?

Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit (CVIU)

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?

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