1927: Driving tests and licences introduced by the Henderson Town Board

February 5, 2019

By AHNZ

Today in history: 92 Years Ago: Driving tests and licences introduced by the Henderson Town Board (5/2/1927)

Car drivers licences had been compulsory since the Motor Vehicles Act, 1924, came into force. Licences were issued by the Post Office. West Aucklanders who wished to have a licence must have had to travel into greater Auckland prior to Henderson setting up shop.

As all good anarchists know, drivers licences are nothing but a revenue gathering racket. It’s only curious as to why it took Henderson 3 years to secure their place in this extortion.

Car Image ref. Encyclopaedia of New Zealand 1966 via teara.govt.nz

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Car Image ref. Encyclopaedia of New Zealand 1966 via teara.govt.nz

Licence Image ref. My great aunt’s licence of apx this period; AHNZ Files

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