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 the Minister’s intention to make a Rule that proposes amendments to
11 Land Transport Rules, and advises that the draft Rule Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2006 (Rule 10002) is available for public comment.
This draft legislation proposes to amend the following Land Transport Rules:
Glazing, Windscreen Wipe and Wash, and Mirrors 1999 (Rule 32012/1)
Heavy Vehicles 2004 (Rule 31002)
Light-vehicle Brakes 2002 (Rule 32014)
Passenger Service Vehicles 1999 (Rule 31001)
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 Lighting 2004 (Rule 32005)
Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (Rule 35001/1)
Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (Rule 61001)
The proposed Rule amendments will make consequential changes required as a result of changes to other land transport legislation, including rules, clarify existing requirements, update standards incorporated by reference in rules and make other minor changes to rules.
A copy of draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2006 and explanatory material 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-amendment
The consultation material is also available for viewing at Land Transport New Zealand’s regional offices.
A copy has been made available to groups and individuals who have registered an interest in the Rules to be amended.
Submissions on draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2006 close on 7 August 2006.
For further information, contact the Rules Team, Land Transport New Zealand, P.O. Box 2840, Wellington.
Dated at Wellington this 4th day of July 2006.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.