Document types

Description of the document types used in the table below.

Current: These are the latest versions of the standards and specifications (S&S) documents which supersede any legacy or interim documents listed below. Where there’s a conflict between current, legacy or interim, use the current version.

Interim: These versions are pending reauthoring and are published as an indication of what is required when installing ITS equipment or systems. Some of the content in these interim documents is outdated, eg references to external industry standards. Use the interim document where no current document is listed. To confirm suitability, always contact Waka Kotahi to verify the application of an interim standard or specification at itsspec@nzta.govt.nz

Legacy: These versions have been previously available and are often a hybrid of both a standard and a specification. They are pending reauthoring and reformatting. Use the legacy document where no current or interim document is listed. To confirm suitability, always contact Waka Kotahi to verify the application of a legacy standard or specification at itsspec@nzta.govt.nz

ITS standards and specifications

Note: In some cases the document title listed doesn’t exactly match the title used in the document.

Class definitions

A previous version of the document is available where indicated. To access the previous version, see Archived ITS standards and specifications

 Name Title Type Published Status Previous version available
000 - Core requirements        
ITS-01-01 General requirements [PDF, 339 KB] Core requirements standard Oct 2013 Legacy  
ITS-01-02 Environmental requirements [PDF, 245 KB] Core requirements specification Oct 2013 Legacy  
ITS-01-03 General electrical requirements [PDF, 289 KB] Core requirements specification Oct 2013 Legacy  
ITS-10-01 Commissioning and handover process [PDF, 447 KB] Core requirements standard Oct 2013 Legacy  
ITS-01-000-202302-STD-CMH draft Commissioning and handover requirements [PDF, 678 KB] Core requirements standard Feb 2023 Current  
ITS-01-000-202302-STD-RITS Requirements for Intelligent Transport Systems [PDF, 840 KB] Core requirements standard Mar 2023 Current  
001 - Signs        
ITS-SPEC-VMS-FIXED-202402 Variable message signs – fixed [PDF, 894 KB] Delivery specification Mar 2024 Current Yes
P32 Specification for electronic warning signs on state highways [PDF, 399 KB] Design standard and delivery specification Mar 2011 Legacy  
ITS-SPEC-AWRS-202402 Active warning and regulatory signs [PDF, 602 KB] Delivery specification Feb 2024 Current Yes
ITS-01-001-202302-STD-AWRS

Active warning and regulatory signs [PDF, 727 KB]

Design standard Feb 2023 Current  
ITS-01-001-202303-STD-FONT draft

Electronic message signage fonts [PDF, 2.3 MB]

Core requirements standard Mar 2023 Current  
ITS-SPEC-LCS-202402 Lane and carriageway signs [PDF, 910 KB] Delivery specification Mar 2024 Current Yes
ITS-STND-ESIGN-202405 draft Electronic signs [PDF, 1.7 MB] Design standard May 2024 Current Yes
ITS-SPEC-MVMS-202405 draft Mobile variable messaging signs [PDF, 553 KB] Delivery specification May 2024 Current Yes
002 - Audio        
ITS-09-01 Motorway emergency telephones [PDF, 987 KB] Design standard and delivery specification Oct 2013 Legacy  
003 - Signals        
ITS-04-01 Lane control unit supply and installation [PDF, 305 KB] Design standard and delivery specification Oct 2013 Legacy  
ITS-01-003-202008-STD-RMS Ramp meter systems [PDF, 1.7 MB] Design standard Aug 2020 Interim Yes
ITS-02-003-202006-SPEC-RMS Ramp meter systems [PDF, 808 KB] Delivery specification Jun 2020 Interim Yes
ITS-01-003-202111-STD-OLB One-lane bridge guidelines [PDF, 1.5 MB] Design standard Nov 2021 Interim  
P43 Specification for traffic signals [PDF, 13 MB] Design standard and delivery specification Jun 2020 Current Yes
ITS-SPEC-ISZ-202404 draft Intersection speed zones [PDF, 616 KB] Delivery specification Apr 2024 Current  
ITS-STND-ISZ-202404 draft Intersection speed zones [PDF, 986 KB] Design standard Apr 2024 Current  
006 - Cameras        
ITS-SPEC-CCTV-OPS-202304 Operational cameras [PDF, 515 KB] Delivery specification June 2023 Current Yes
ITS-SPEC-CCTV-WEB-202304 Web cameras [PDF, 487 KB] Delivery specification June 2023 Current Yes
ITS-STND-CCTV-202304 Cameras design [PDF, 643 KB] Design standard June 2023 Current Yes
ITS-SPEC-RSC-202405 draft Road safety cameras [PDF, 603 KB] Delivery specification May 2024 Current  
007 - Detection        
ITS-03-01 Inductive loops and feeder cables [PDF, 279 KB] Delivery specification Oct 2013 Legacy Yes
ITS-08-01 Automatic video incident detection [PDF, 270 KB] Design standard Oct 2013 Legacy  
ITS-08-02 Over-height vehicle detection [PDF, 265 KB] Design standard and delivery specification Oct 2013 Legacy  
008 - Communications infrastructure        
ITS-01-008-202006-STD-CABLE-FIBRE Optical fibre [PDF, 1.2 MB] Design standard Jun 2020 Interim Yes
010 - Civil infrastructure        
ITS-01-010-202008-STD-DUCT Ducts [PDF, 1.3 MB] Design standard Aug 2020 Interim Yes
ITS-02-01 Duct supply and installation [PDF, 659 KB] Design standard and delivery specification Feb 2015 Legacy  
ITS-01-010-202006-STD-CHMBR Jointing chambers and pull pits [PDF, 1.3 MB] Design standard Jun 2020 Interim  
ITS-02-02 Jointing chambers and pull pits [PDF, 992 KB] Design standard and delivery specification Feb 2015 Legacy  
ITS-01-010-202006-STD-CIVIL Civil and structural requirements [PDF, 2 MB] Design standard Jun 2020 Interim  
ITS-01-04 Civil and structural requirements [PDF, 544 KB] Design standard and delivery specification Oct 2013 Legacy  
ITS-01-05 Support structures and foundations [PDF, 1.7 MB] Legacy design standard Sep 2013 Legacy  
011 - Enclosures        
ITS-SPEC-CAB-202405 draft Roadside cabinets [PDF, 1.3 MB] Design standard May 2024 Current Yes
ITS-STND-CAB-202405 draft Roadside cabinets [PDF, 624 KB] Delivery specification May 2024 Current Yes
012 - System interfaces        
ITS-06-02 National transportation communication for ITS protocol [PDF, 343 KB] Design standard Oct 2013 Legacy  
ITS-01-012-202303-STD-VLSI draft Variable message signs (VMS) and lane and carriageway signs (LCS) system interface [PDF, 848 KB] Core requirements standard Mar 2023 Current