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 concerning work time and logbook use requirements for commercial and heavy vehicle drivers, and advises that draft Land Transport Rule: Work Time and Logbooks
(Rule 62001) is now available for public comment.
This proposed rule:
? establishes a framework for managing driver fatigue;
? gives effect to the limits on work time prescribed by the Land Transport Act;
? defines the use of logbooks to record and monitor work time;
? outlines the process for applying to establish an alternative fatigue management scheme;
? consolidates and clarifies existing legal requirements, and proposes changes aimed at increasing safety.
A copy of the draft Rule may be obtained by calling the
Land Transport New Zealand Help Desk on freephone 0800 699 000 or by visiting our web site:
www.landtransport.govt.nz/consultation/work-time/
The draft Rule is also available for viewing at Land Transport New Zealand’s regional offices.
A copy of the draft Rule has been made available to groups and individuals who have expressed an interest in the Rule.
Submissions on draft Land Transport Rule: Work Time and Logbooks close on 7 October 2005.
For further information, contact the Rules Team, Land Transport New Zealand, P.O. Box 2840, Wellington.
Dated at Wellington this 15th day of August 2005.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.