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I was fined $510 for speeding in New Zealand - do I have to pay it?

I was pinged by a police car while overtaking in New Zealand and incurred a $510 and 28 day driving suspension. My licence will be posted to my home address in the UK after 28 days, by which time I'll still be away. Do I have to pay the fine as I will never again be in New Zealand? Is there any collusion between New Zealand and the DVLA?

Asked on 13 February 2018 by Arnold John Mooney

Answered by Honest John

I don't think there's any cross border co-operation over motoring offences between the UK and New Zealand. If you don't get your licence back you can apply for a replacement from the DVLA on the grounds you lost it. But I'd pay the fine. Never a good idea to have something like this hanging over you.

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