Gazette.govt.nzPursuant to section 166(3) of the Land Transport Act 1998, the NZ Transport Agency gives notice that the following exemptions from the stated Land Transport Rules were granted under section 166(1) of that Act between 1 July 2020 and 30 September 2020:
| Nature of Exemption | Number of Exemptions |
Driver Licensing 1999 (Rule 91001)
| Clause 15(b)—requirements to obtain learner licence | 20 |
| Clause 17(b)—requirements to obtain restricted licence | 66 |
| Clause 18—conditions of restricted licence | 95 |
| Clause 19(b)—requirements to obtain full licence | 22 |
| Clause 23(1)(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence for two years before obtaining a driving instructor endorsement | 4 |
| Clause 27(1)(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence for two years before obtaining passenger endorsement | 164 |
| Clause 29(c)—person has successfully completed approved course before obtaining special-type endorsement | 37 |
| Clause 34(1)(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence for two years before obtaining vehicle recovery endorsement | 1 |
| Clause 38(2)—minimum visual acuity to obtain driver licence or endorsement | 13 |
| Clause 89(2)(c)—overseas driver licence conversion: practical driving test | 1 |
| Clause 89(2)(d)—overseas driver licence conversion: production of overseas driver licence | 70 |
| Schedule 3—class 6 driver licence | 9 |
Fuel Consumption Information 2008 (Rule 33020)
| Clause 2.2(2)—requirement to provide fuel consumption information | 32 |
Glazing, Windscreen Wipe and Wash, and Mirrors 1999 (Rule 32012)
| Clause 3.1(6)(a)—transparent overlays applied to front side windows must not reduce overall visible light transmittance of glazing less than 35% | 2 |
| Clause 3.1(8)(a)–(b)—side and rear-view mirror requirements for modifications to glazing behind the driver’s position | 2 |
| Clause 5.2—motor vehicle must be fitted with one or more compliant rear-view mirrors | 39 |
Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006 (Rule 32015)
| Clause 2.2(1)—requirement for vehicle to have a service, parking and an emergency brake | 10 |
| Clause 2.2(6)—brake must be maintained within safe tolerance of its state when manufactured | 1 |
| Clause 2.3(9)—parking brake must be able to be applied by driver from normal driving position using one control only | 1 |
| Clause 2.3(12)—semi-trailer first registered in NZ after 1 November 1990 to have parking brake forces of at least 20% of the maximum weight carried on axle or axle set | 1 |
| Clause 2.5(1)—compliance with approved vehicle standard | 2 |
| Section 6—Additional requirements for vehicles not used in combination with other heavy motor vehicles | 3 |
| Clause 7.1(4)—requirements for imported class NB or NC vehicles first registered in NZ on or after 1 July 2008 | 1 |
| Clause 7.5(3)—requirements in clause 7.5 met if certified for compliance with requirements in schedule 5 | 1 |
| Clause 8.1(2)—modification of vehicle’s brakes must not prevent compliance with this Rule | 1 |
| Clause 8.1(4)—brake performance must be checked and modified to comply with Rule if vehicle is modified | 1 |
| Clause 8.1(5)—requirements for modifying axle with one not of same make and mode | 1 |
| Schedule 5—New Zealand heavy-vehicle brake specification | 2 |
| Schedule 5, paragraph 9—additional requirements for air-braked and semi-trailers that are not used to tow another semi-trailer | 2 |
Heavy Vehicles 2004 (Rule 31002)
| Clause 4.4—requirements for drawbeams and towbars | 1 |
| Clause 4.4(1)—drawbeam must comply with NZS 5446 | 3 |
| Clause 4.4(5)—towbar must comply with NZS 5467 | 4 |
| Clause 4.5—requirements for drawbars | 1 |
| Clause 4.5(1)—drawbar must comply with NZS 5446 | 12 |
| Clause 4.6(3)—hook-type or ball-and-socket-type coupling for towing a vehicle must comply with NZS 5446 | 1 |
| Clause 4.7(1)—vehicle that is constructed to tow a semi-trailer must be fitted with certain requirements | 2 |
| Clause 4.8(2)— requirements for a 50mm diameter kingpin and associated skid plate fitted to a vehicle | 3 |
| Clause 6.4(2) —requirements for modifications which may increase stress to localised area of chassis | 1 |
| Clause 7.1(1)–(2) a repair must be carried out in accordance with specific requirements and comply with the Vehicle Repair Rule 1998 | 1 |
Light-vehicle Brakes 2002 (Rule 32014)
| Clause 2.1(3)(c)— requirement for certain vehicles to have electronic stability control system | 25 |
Operator Licensing 2017 (Rule 81001)
| 3.2(1)—requirement to display current driver identification card when operating small passenger service vehicle | 5 |
| Clause 2.5—requirements for issuing and displaying a transport service licence card where person operates certain service vehicles under a valid transport service licence | 642 |
| Clause 2.6—requirements for holder of transport service licence to ensure transport service licence card is displayed and what is required to be displayed | 642 |
Passenger Service Vehicles 1999 (Rule 31001)
| Clause 2.2(1)(b)—safety devices preventing doors from being opened from inside vehicle must be removed or permanently deactivated | 1 |
| Clause 2.2(1)(c)—doors not controlled by the driver must be able to be opened from both inside and outside, except when occupant locks the doors | 1 |
| Clause 2.4(5)—step or ramp requirements where entrance of floor of heavy passenger service vehicle more than 410 mm above surface | 1 |
| Clause 2.4(7)—intermediate step must be at least 180mm deep and 250mm wide | 1 |
| Clause 3.4(6)—aisle height requirements in a stretch limousine | 1 |
| Clause 4.1(3)—shoulder-room width | 1 |
Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002 (Rule 32011)
| Clause 2.1(1)—requirements for seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages | 1 |
| Clause 2.1(5)—seatbelt and seatbelt anchorage requirements for different motor vehicle | 1 |
| Clause 4.2(2)—seatbelt may be repaired only by the seatbelt manufacturer or the manufacturer’s agent except if the repair only replaces the seatbelt | 1500 |
Steering Systems 2001 (Rule 32003)
| Schedule, Part 2 (Left hand drive vehicle permits), paragraph 2(iv)—applicant not to sell or lease vehicle within four years of vehicle’s first registration in New Zealand | 8 |
Tyres and Wheels 2001 (Rule 32013)
| Clause 2.3(1)—tyres on the same axle must be of the same size designation and construction | 2 |
Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016 (Rule 41001)
| Clause 3.1(1)—obligation to comply with dimension and performance requirements of Rule | 2 |
| Clause 3.13—only certain types of trailer allowable | 3 |
| Clause 3.14—tow spacing requirements | 3 |
| Clause 3.15—compliance with minimum static roll threshold requirements | 1 |
| Clause 3.2(1)—vehicle must comply with dimension requirements | 8 |
| Clause 3.9(5)—axle set (except twin-steer axle set) of heavy motor vehicle must be load sharing | 2 |
| Clause 4.3(8)—combined gross mass of towing vehicle and simple trailer not to exceed 36, 000 kg | 1 |
| Clause 4.3(9)—combined gross mass of towing vehicle and simple trailer that meets requirements not to exceed 40,000 kg | 1 |
| Clause 4.4(a)—heavy motor vehicle not to exceed lowest of mass limits to an axle and axle set for vehicle operating under general access limits, the axle mass limits in part 1 of schedule 3 | 3 |
| Clause 4.5—mass ratio of towed and towing vehicles for heavy combination vehicles | 3 |
| Clause 6.21—restricted travel times for category 1 over dimension vehicles and loads | 72 |
| Clause 6.21(2)(a)—restricted travel times for category 1 motor vehicles | 3 |
| Clause 6.22—restricted travel times for category 2 over dimension vehicles and loads | 72 |
| Clause 6.23—restricted travel times for category 3 over dimension vehicles and loads travelling in city area | 72 |
| Clause 6.23(2)(a)–(g)—travel time restrictions for category 3 vehicles in city area | 8 |
| Clause 6.23(2)(f)—travel time restrictions for category 3 vehicles in city area on Saturdays | 17 |
| Clause 6.23(2(g)—travel time restrictions for category 3 vehicles in city area on Sundays | 36 |
| Clause 6.24—restricted travel times for category 3 over dimension vehicles and loads travelling outside city area | 72 |
| Clause 6.24(2)(c)—a category 3 over dimension vehicle and load Sunday travel time restrictions | 14 |
| Clause 6.25(2)—restricted travel time for category 4 motor vehicle travelling inside zone 1 | 9 |
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Clause 6.25(2)(a)–(c)—restricted travel time for category 4 motor vehicle travelling inside zone 1 Monday–Wednesday |
20 |
| Clause 6.25(2)(c)—restricted travel time for category 4 motor vehicle travelling inside zone 1 on Wednesday | 2 |
| Clause 6.25(2)(g)—restricted travel time for category 4 motor vehicle travelling inside zone 1 on Sunday | 34 |
| Clause 6.5(1)—requirements for standard motor vehicle transporting over dimension load that exceeds dimension limits | 223 |
| Clause 6.8(1)(b)—over dimension vehicles must comply with certain route restrictions | 141 |
| Definition of Tri-axle set (Part 2 of the rule), paragraph (c), that requires “none of the axles is a single standard-tyred axle” | 11 |
Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007 (Rule 33001)
| Clause 2.2(1)—vehicle must comply with approved vehicle emissions standard or a higher standard | 2 |
Vehicle Repair 1998 (Rule 34001)
| Clause 2.2(5)— individual components or items of equipment used in a repair must be such that the system complies with approved vehicle standard | 1500 |
Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (Rule 35001)
| Clause 4.2—inspection requirements | 34 |
| Clause 4.3—information to be recorded | 34 |
| Clause 6.3(2)—inspection and certification of a vehicle must be carried out in accordance with certain requirements and conditions | 3 |
| Clause 6.3(4)—documents required for the purpose of inspection and certification at entry or re-entry | 7 |
| Clause 7.2—vehicle may not be certified for operation in service in certain situations | 11 |
| Clause 7.5—circumstances and requirements in which specialist inspection and certification is required | 1 |
| Clause 10.2(1)–(4)—operation of vehicles with evidence of vehicle inspection or certificates of loading | 7 |