In accordance with section 161 (2) of the Land Transport Act 1998, Land Transport New Zealand, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, gives notice of his intention to make
a Rule that proposes amendments to 13 Land Transport Rules, and advises that draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment (Rule 10001) is now available for public comment.
This draft legislation proposes to amend the following Land Transport Rules:
Frontal Impact 2001 (Rule 32006/1);
Glazing, Windscreen Wipe and Wash, and Mirrors 1999 (Rule 32012/1);
Heavy Vehicles 2004 (Rule 31002);
Passenger Service Vehicles 1999 (Rule 31001);
Road User 2004 (Rule 61001);
Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002 (Rule 32011);
Setting of Speed Limits 2003 (Rule 54001);
Traffic Control Devices 2004 (Rule 54002);
Tyres and Wheels 2001 (Rule 32013);
Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002 (Rule 41001);
Vehicle Equipment 2004 (Rule 32017);
Vehicle Lighting 2004 (Rule 32005);
Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (Rule 35001/1).
The proposed Rule amendments are intended to convert remaining provisions in the Traffic Regulations 1976 to Rules; to update vehicle standards and Rules; to delete redundant provisions or clarify the intention of provisions in Rules; to allow road controlling authorities to set a wider range of speed limits below 100 km/h; and to make changes to diagrammatical material relating to traffic signs and markings.
A letter setting out the proposed amendments is being sent to everyone who has registered an interest in the affected Rules.
A copy of draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment may be obtained by calling the Land Transport New Zealand help desk on freephone 0800 699 000 or by visiting the Land Transport New Zealand web site at:
www.landtransport.govt.nz/consultation/omnibus/index.html
The draft Rule is also available for viewing at Land Transport New Zealand’s seven regional (Safety) offices. Submissions on draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment close on 9 May 2005.
For further information, contact the Rules Team, Land Transport New Zealand, P.O. Box 2840, Wellington.
Dated at Wellington this 5th day of April 2005.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.