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 the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (“the Road User Rule”), and advises that the draft Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule [2009] (Rule 61001/4) is available for public comment.
The proposed amendments to the Road User Rule include prohibiting the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving and other changes aimed at making the use of
New Zealand roads safer and more efficient.
A copy of the draft Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule [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/road-user-amendment/index.html.
The consultation material is also available for viewing at
NZ Transport Agency regional offices.
Groups and individuals who have registered their interest have been advised of the availability of the draft amendment Rule.
Submissions on the draft Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule [2009] close on 16 October 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 9th day of September 2008.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.