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Limited Licence Lawyer Greymouth

Limited licence application preparation for clients in Greymouth and the wider West Coast region.

Greymouth District Court handles limited licence applications for the West Coast region. The West Coast is one of the most isolated and transport-poor regions in New Zealand.

West Coast isolation

The West Coast stretches over 600 kilometres from Karamea to Haast, with a population of only about 32,000. There is no public transport within the region. Towns are connected by state highways through mountainous terrain. Residents depend entirely on private vehicles for everything — work, medical care, education, and daily necessities.

This isolation makes the hardship of losing a licence particularly severe. The court recognises that on the West Coast, there are genuinely no alternatives to driving.

Employment on the West Coast

Mining, dairy farming, forestry, and tourism dominate employment. All of these industries require vehicle access. Miners commute to remote sites, dairy workers drive to rural farms, forestry crews access remote plantations, and tourism operators cover large distances.

Our service

We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. All documents are prepared by a qualified lawyer and formatted for the Greymouth District Court.

Greymouth District Court

Address: 60 Guinness Street, Greymouth 7805

Filing notes: File at the court counter during business hours.

Police prosecutor — Greymouth

A copy of your limited licence application must be served on the police prosecutor before your hearing. The responsible office for Greymouth District Court is:

Greymouth Prosecutions

Phone: (03) 769 9561

Address: PO Box 368, Greymouth 7840

Public transport in Greymouth

The West Coast has almost no public transport. Greymouth has no urban bus service. There are no regular bus connections between West Coast towns. The TranzAlpine train runs to Christchurch but is a tourism service, not a commuter option. Residents depend entirely on private vehicles.

Employment and industry

Mining, dairy farming, forestry, tourism, and conservation work are the main industries. The West Coast's geographic isolation and rural character mean that virtually all employment requires vehicle access.

Frequently asked questions — Greymouth

Absolutely. The complete absence of public transport on the West Coast is a significant factor in hardship arguments. The court recognises that in regions with no transport alternatives, losing a licence causes severe hardship.

Learn more about limited licences

The hardship test

What evidence the court needs under s105.

How to file your application

Step-by-step filing and service guide.

The 28-day stand-down

When it applies and what to do during it.

Conditions on your licence

What the court restricts and why.

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