New Zealand Road Code

Welcome to the official New Zealand road code for motorcyclists online!

The official New Zealand road code for motorcyclists is a user-friendly guide to New Zealand’s traffic law and safe riding practices. You will be tested on this information in your theory and practical riding tests.

Study the road code by reading a section of the code and then test yourself of what you have learnt by doing the sample questions (Quiz) from the official theory test. When you have read the road code and answered the sample questions you are ready to try theory practice tests.

About Licences

New Zealand's Driver Licensing System

How To Get Your Motorcycle Licence

Stage 1 - Learner Licence

Stage 2 - Restricted Licence

Stage 3 - Full Licence

Driver Licensing Application Requirements

Other Licensing Information

About Signs

Main Types of Signs

Vehicle-mounted Signs

About Riding

Key Riding Skills

Giving Way

Stopping and Parking

When Conditions Change

Hazards and Emergencies

About Limits

Speed Limits

Alcohol and Drugs Limits

Rider Fatigue

About Your Responsibilities

Ownership Responsibilities

Responsible Riding

Crashes

Stepping Over the Line

About Your Vehicle

Motorcycle Requirements

Motorcycle Trailer Requirements

About Other Road Users

Sharing the Road

Information For Other Road Users

Crash Patterns

You and Your Motorcycle

About Motorcycles

Choosing Your Motorcycle

Wearing the Right Gear

Pre-ride Motorcycle Check

Controlling Your Motorcycle

Being Seen On the Road

Keeping Your Distance

Golden Rules of Safe Riding

Group Riding

Carrying Passengers and Goods

Keeping Your Motorcycle Safe