In accordance with section 161(2) of the Land Transport Act 1998, the NZ Transport Agency, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, gives notice of the Minister’s intention to make a Rule that proposes to amend Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment 2004, and advises that draft Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment (Noise) Amendment [2009] (Rule 32017/4) is available for public comment.
This proposed amendment is part of a package of measures aimed at controlling vehicle exhaust noise. The Rule would further tighten the controls on noisy modified vehicles, introduce updated vehicle noise requirements, and ensure that vehicles met tighter noise requirements when they entered New Zealand.
A copy of draft Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment (Noise) Amendment [2009], with information about
the proposed changes, can be obtained by calling the
NZ Transport Agency Contact Centre on freephone 0800 699 000 or by visiting
www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/vehicle-equipment-noise
-amendment.
The consultation material is also available for viewing at
NZ Transport Agency regional offices.
Organisations and individuals who have registered their interest have been advised of the availability of the draft amendment Rule.
Submissions on draft Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment (Noise) Amendment [2009] close on
17 September 2008.
For further information about the Rules process, contact the Rules Team, NZ Transport Agency, Private Bag 6995, Wellington 6141, or email info@nzta.govt.nz
Dated at Wellington this 12th day of August 2008.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.