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Limited Licence Lawyer Porirua

Limited licence application preparation for clients in Porirua and the wider Wellington region.

If you live in Porirua and have been disqualified or suspended, a limited licence may allow you to continue driving for work and essential purposes.

Porirua transport

Porirua has reasonable public transport to central Wellington, but this does not cover all employment situations. If you work in the Hutt Valley, commute involves a train to Wellington Station and then a second train — over an hour each way. If you work in construction at sites across the region, or do shift work outside train operating hours, public transport is not practical.

Hardship arguments

Even in areas with good public transport, the court recognises that buses and trains do not serve every situation. Cross-regional commutes, shift work, and the need to carry tools or equipment are all relevant factors when the court considers whether you genuinely need to drive.

Filing at Porirua District Court

Applications are filed at Porirua District Court on Hagley Street.

Our service

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

Porirua District Court

Address: 4 Hagley Street, Porirua 5022

Filing notes: Porirua District Court handles limited licence applications for the Porirua, Tawa, and Kapiti Coast area. Standard filing fees apply.

Police prosecutor — Porirua

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

Porirua Prosecutions

Email: PPS.Porirua@police.govt.nz

Phone: (04) 238 1407

Address: PO Box 50 027, Porirua 5022

Public transport in Porirua

Porirua has good train and bus connections to central Wellington via the Kapiti Line. However, parts of Porirua — particularly Whitby, Papakowhai, and Aotea — have limited bus frequency. Workers commuting to areas outside the Wellington CBD, such as the Hutt Valley or south Wellington suburbs, face long and impractical public transport journeys involving multiple transfers.

Employment and industry

Porirua's economy includes retail and commercial services centred on the CBD, government and defence sector employment (nearby Trentham military camp), construction, and trades. Many residents commute to Wellington CBD or the Hutt Valley for work. The growing northern corridor (Transmission Gully) has generated significant construction employment.

Frequently asked questions — Porirua

Not necessarily. The court considers your specific circumstances. If your workplace is not near a train station, your hours do not match train schedules, or you need to carry tools, the train may not be a practical alternative despite being available.

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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