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Limited Licence Lawyer Thames

Limited licence application preparation for clients in Thames and the wider Waikato region.

If you live in Thames or the Coromandel Peninsula and have been disqualified or suspended, a limited licence may allow you to continue driving for essential purposes.

Coromandel transport reality

The Coromandel Peninsula is one of New Zealand's most geographically challenging areas for transport. The winding roads between Thames, Coromandel Town, Whitianga, and Whangamata are long and have no public transport. A journey from Thames to Whitianga takes over an hour by car — there is no bus, no train, no alternative.

Hardship on the Coromandel

The peninsula's geography creates inherent hardship when a licence is lost. Many communities are isolated, with residents driving 30–60 minutes to reach their workplace or essential services. The court understands this reality when considering limited licence applications from this area.

Common situations include tourism and hospitality workers who must travel between peninsula towns, aquaculture workers who drive to coastal processing facilities, and residents who need to travel to Thames or Hamilton for medical appointments.

Filing at Thames District Court

Applications are filed at Thames District Court. The court serves the large geographic area of Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki, and hearing schedules can vary.

Our service

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

Thames District Court

Address: 505-507 Queen Street, Thames 3910

Filing notes: Thames District Court handles limited licence applications for the Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki districts. Standard filing fees apply.

Police prosecutor — Thames

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

Thames Prosecutions

Email: Thames.Prosecutions@police.govt.nz

Phone: (07) 867 9602

Address: PO Box 715, Thames 3500

Public transport in Thames

Thames has very limited public transport. There is a bus service connecting Thames to Hamilton, but it runs infrequently and is not practical for daily commuting. The Coromandel Peninsula has no public transport. For workers in Coromandel Town, Whitianga, Whangamata, and surrounding areas, there is no alternative to driving.

Employment and industry

The Thames-Coromandel economy relies on agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, and tourism. The Coromandel Peninsula's tourist season generates significant hospitality and service work. Mining and quarrying continue in the Hauraki area. Many workers travel long distances along the peninsula's winding roads to reach their workplaces — a journey that public transport cannot cover.

Frequently asked questions — Thames

Yes. A long commute with no public transport alternative is directly relevant to a hardship argument. The distance between Whitianga and Thames, and the absence of any bus service on that route, supports the case that driving is essential.

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 Thames?

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