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 amendments to the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (Rule 61001) ("the Rule"), and advises that the draft Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule [2011] (Rule 61001/6) ("the amendment Rule") is available for public comment.
The amendment Rule proposes to change the give-way
rules on New Zealand roads and to make other more minor changes that will affect road users.
Changing the current give-way rules is a road safety priority in the Government’s road safety strategy Safer Journeys - New Zealand’s Road Safety Strategy 2010-2020.
Other proposals in the amendment Rule are intended to improve school bus safety and to strengthen or clarify other existing requirements, and to remove requirements that are no longer needed.
Changes are also required to ensure the Rule is consistent with Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.
A copy of the draft amendment Rule and overview may
be obtained by calling the NZ Transport Agency Contact Centre on freephone 0800 699 000 or is available, together with Questions and Answers, on the website at
www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/road-user-amendment-2011
The consultation document is also available for viewing at the NZ Transport Agency’s regional offices.
Groups and individuals who have registered an interest in the Rule have been advised of the availability of the draft amendment Rule for comment.
Submissions close on 24 June 2011.
For further information, contact the Rules Team, NZ Transport Agency, Private Bag 6995, Wellington 6141,
or email
rules@nzta.govt.nz
Dated at Wellington this 17th day of May 2011.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.