New Zealand Legislation: Regulations
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(1) The number of demerit points to be recorded by the Agency in respect of any person convicted of an offence described in Schedule 2 that was committed on or after 27 February 2005 is the number of demerit points shown in relation to the offence.
(2) Despite subclause (1), no demerit points may be recorded in respect of any offence for which the defendant is disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence for a period of 6 months or more.
(3) To avoid doubt, demerit points may only be recorded in respect an offence that—
(a) is described in Schedule 2; and
(b) concerns the driving of a motor vehicle (other than an offence detected by approved vehicle surveillance equipment).
Regulation 6(1): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 6(1): amended, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 8(1) of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/448).
Regulation 6(3): inserted, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 8(2) of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/448).