Fine and/or demerits for driving on a class 1 when

ally-oop, Sep 2, 9:45am
class 2 is actually required. Anyone know for sure? I can seem to find a clear answer online. T.I.A.
gmphil, Sep 2, 10:31am
will be treated as non licened driver !
saxman99, Sep 2, 6:53pm
From nzta website:

If you drive without a current and valid licence, you risk:

receiving an infringement fine of $400
receiving a fine of up to $1000 if summonsed to court (this would likely follow persistent offending)
being forbidden to drive by police
having your vehicle seized on the roadside and impounded for 28 days
being declined vehicle insurance
having an insurance claim declined.
boss_hogg, Sep 3, 1:27am
I used to get stopped on my motorbike as a young fella, wrong class of licence = $55. Was cheaper than doing the test.

I'd say things have changed now, as above.
berg, Sep 3, 3:05am
L144, Drove without appropriate drivers licence, $400, no demerits

Edited to say, commonly they will offer compliance if the driver can obtain a class 2L within a certain timeframe.
skiff1, Aug 4, 10:29am
do the test and then you have the license. Get one ticket, no reason you can't get ten more.