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 amend nine Land Transport Rules, and advises that Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2013 (the Rule) is available for public comment.
The Rule proposes minor or technical changes to the following Land Transport Rules:
Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006 (Rule 32015)
Light-vehicle Brakes 2002 (Rule 32014)
Road User 2004 (Rule 61001)
Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002 (Rule 32011)
Traffic Control Devices 2004 (Rule 54002)
Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002 (Rule 41001)
Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007 (Rule 33001/2)
Vehicle Lighting 2004 (Rule 32005)
Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (Rule 35001/1)
A copy of Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2013 and information about the amendment proposals is available by calling the NZ Transport Agency Contact Centre on freephone 0800 699 000 or on the website at
www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/omnibus-amendment-2013/index.html
The consultation material is also available for viewing at the NZ Transport Agency's National Office and regional offices.
Groups and individuals who have registered an interest in the Rules to be amended have been advised of the availability of the Rule for comment.
Submissions on Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2013 close on 29 July 2013.
For further information about the Rules process, contact the Rules Team, NZ Transport Agency, Private Bag 6995, Wellington 6141, or email
rules@nzta.govt.nz
Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of July 2013.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Managing Counsel (Rules).