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Limited Licence Lawyer Levin

Limited licence application preparation for clients in Levin and the wider Manawatu-Whanganui region.

If you live in Levin or the Horowhenua district and have been disqualified or suspended, a limited licence may help you maintain your employment.

Horowhenua transport

While Levin has the Capital Connection train to Wellington, it runs only once daily and is not practical for most workers. Local bus services are infrequent and do not serve the entire town. Surrounding communities like Foxton, Shannon, and Ohau have no public transport.

Hardship in Horowhenua

Many Horowhenua residents commute to Palmerston North or the Kapiti Coast for work — journeys that are impractical by public transport. If your work requires you to travel outside Levin, or to locations not served by buses, the hardship of losing your licence is clear.

Common situations include workers commuting to Palmerston North (25 km), agricultural and horticultural workers in rural areas, and parents in outlying communities with no school bus.

Filing at Levin District Court

Applications are filed at Levin District Court.

Our service

We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. All documents are prepared by a qualified lawyer.

Levin District Court

Address: Cnr Bristol St and Stanley St, 9 Bristol Street, Levin 5510

Filing notes: Levin District Court handles limited licence applications for the Horowhenua district. Standard filing fees apply.

Police prosecutor — Levin

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

Levin Prosecutions

Email: PPS.Levin@police.govt.nz

Phone: (06) 366 0579

Address: PO Box 242, Levin 5510

Public transport in Levin

Levin has limited local bus services and a Capital Connection train service to Wellington, though the train runs only once daily in each direction and is designed for commuters, not general travel. Local buses within Levin run infrequently. Surrounding towns — Foxton, Shannon, and Ohau — have minimal or no public transport.

Employment and industry

Horowhenua's economy centres on agriculture, food processing, and horticulture. Market gardening and vegetable growing are significant, particularly around Levin and Ohau. The construction and retirement sectors are growing as the district attracts new residents. Many workers travel to Palmerston North or the Kapiti Coast for employment.

Frequently asked questions — Levin

The Capital Connection train runs only once daily in each direction with fixed departure times. If your work hours do not align with the train schedule, or your workplace is not near the Palmerston North train station, the train is not a practical alternative and this supports a hardship argument.

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.

Need a limited licence in Levin?

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