Land Transport Rule:
Omnibus Amendment 2016
Rule 10012
Land Transport Rules are law produced by the NZ Transport Agency for the Minister of Transport. This is the public consultation (yellow) draft of Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2016.
If you wish to comment on this draft Rule, please see the information page headed ‘Making a submission’ in the overview. The deadline for submissions is Friday 12 August 2016.
Contents
Section 2 Door Retention Systems
Section 3 Heavy-vehicle Brakes
Section 5 Passenger Service Vehicles
Section 7 Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages
Section 8 Setting of Speed Limits
Section 10 Traffic Control Devices
Section 12 Vehicle Dimensions and Mass
Section 14 Vehicle Exhaust Emissions
Section 16 Vehicle Standards Compliance
Section 1 Preliminary
1.1 Title
This Rule is Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2016.
1.2 Principal rules amended
This Rule amends the following Land Transport Rules:
- Land Transport Rule: Door Retention Systems 2001
- Land Transport Rule: Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006
- Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles 2004
- Land Transport Rule: Passenger Service Vehicles 1999
- Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004
- Land Transport Rule: Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002
- Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003
- Land Transport Rule: Steering Systems 2001
- Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004
- Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels 2001
- Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002
- Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment 2004
- Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007
- Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004
- Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002
1.3 Commencement
This Rule comes into force on [1 November 2016].
Section 2 Door Retention Systems
2.1 Amendment to Land Transport Rule: Door Retention Systems 2001
2.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Door Retention Systems 2001.
2.1(2) Replace clause 2.2(4) with:
2.2(4) A door must be operable: (a) from outside the vehicle; and (b) by any occupant seated by the door, from inside a motor vehicle, except as specified in 2.2(6). |
Section 3 Heavy-vehicle Brakes
3.1 Amendment to Land Transport Rule: Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006
3.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006.
3.1(2) In Part 2, Definitions, the definition of ‘Twin-steer axle set’, replace “a tandem axle set” with “an axle set of two axles”.
Section 4 Heavy Vehicles
4.1 Amendment to Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles 2004
4.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles 2004..
4.1(2) In Part 2, Definitions, the definition of ‘Twin-steer axle set’, replace “a tandem axle set” with “an axle set of two axles”.
Section 5 Passenger Service Vehicles
5.1 Amendment to Land Transport Rule: Passenger Service Vehicles 1999
5.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Passenger Service Vehicles 1999.
5.1(2) Replace clause 6.5(2) with:
6.5(2) Inspections must be carried out by an electrician or electrical inspector registered under the Electricity Act 1992 unless: (a) the vehicle is a hybrid electric- or a battery- or a fuel cell –powered electric passenger service vehicle; and (b) the inspector has been trained by the vehicle manufacturer or has an equivalent qualification for |
Section 6 Road User Rule
6.1 Amendments to Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004
6.1(1) This section amends Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
6.1(2) In clause 1.6, the definition of ‘defence force emergency vehicle’—
(a) in paragraph (b), after “vehicle” insert “operated by the New Zealand Defence Force”; and
(b) in paragraph (c), replace “Force” with “Force; or”; and
(c) after paragraph (c), insert:
(d) a counter-terrorism response vehicle operated by the New Zealand Defence Force. |
6.1(3) In clause 1.6, the definition of ‘Intersection’—
(a) in paragraph (a), replace “but” with “and”; and
(b) after paragraph (a) insert:
(ab) in relation to the intersection or meeting of a roadway and a cycle path or shared path |
6.1(4) After clause 2.7(b)(iii), insert:
(iv) is passing a cyclist and encroaches on the flush median for the minimum distance necessary to complete the manoeuvre safely. |
6.1(5) After clause 4.1(3), insert:
4.1(4) A driver, cyclist, or pedestrian approaching or entering a section of roadway, cycle path or shared path 4.1(5) A driver, cyclist, or pedestrian approaching or entering a section of roadway, cycle path, or shared path controlled |
6.1(6) After clause 4.5(2), insert:
(3) Despite 2.3(4) or anything in Part 3, a driver approaching an intersection or an area controlled by |
6.1(7) Replace clause 5.8 with:
5.8 Speed limit where warning sign advises of incident A driver must not exceed 20 km per hour after passing a warning sign advising of an incident, such as a |
6.1(8) After clause 6.6(b), insert:
(c) the vehicle is a bus and the special vehicle lane is a cycle lane and the bus stops at a bus stop to allow passengers to board or alight. |
6.1(9) Replace clause 11.12(1) with:
(1) A person riding a cycle on a road must use a headlamp, reflector, and rearward-facing position lamp— (a) between the times of sunset and the following sunrise; and (b) at any time when there is not sufficient daylight to render clearly visible a person or vehicle at a distance of 100 m. |
6.1(10) In clause 11.12(2),replace “the hours of darkness” with “the times in (1)(a) and (b)”.
Section 7 Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages
7.1 Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002
7.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002.
7.1(2) Replace clause 3.2(3)(b) with:
(b) seatbelts that comply with 3.2(4) in at least as many rear seating positions as the number of sleeping berths exceeds |
7.1(3) After clause 3.2(3), insert:
3.2(4) Seatbelts fitted in rear seating positions must comply with the requirements for Class MB vehicles in Table 2.4 |
Section 8 Setting of Speed Limits
8.1 Amendments to Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003
8.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003.
8.1(2) Replace clause 2.3(3)(b) with:
(b) the rural speed limit applies to roads in rural areas (which are generally all areas that are not urban traffic areas) and motorways. |
8.1(3) Replace clause 5.2(2)(b) with:
(b) if the permanent speed limit or the prevailing holiday speed limit is— (i) greater than 50 km/h, at least 20 km/h less than that speed limit; or (ii) 50 km/h or less, at least 10 km/h less than that speed limit. |
8.1(4) Replace clause 5.3(2)(b) with:
(b) if the permanent speed limit or the prevailing holiday speed limit is— (i) greater than 50 km/h, at least 20 km/h less than that speed limit; or (ii) 50 km/h or less, at least 10 km/h less than that speed limit.” |
8.1(5) Replace clause 6.1(2)(a) with:
(a) particular situations or environments for which the safe speed limit may need to vary— (i) for different numbers and types of road users; or (ii) to manage the effects of changing traffic volumes, including to ease congestion or to control vehicle emissions; or (iii) for emergency or temporary traffic management. |
8.1(6) In clause 8.1(1), after “8.1(3)” insert “and 8.1(4)”.
8.1(7) After clause 8.1(3), insert:
8.1(4) Despite 8.1(1) and 8.1(2)(a), a road controlling authority may install a speed limit sign more than 20 m from the point on the road |
8.1(8) Replace clause 8.5 with:
A road controlling authority may mark on the road surface the applicable speed limit in numerals, |
Section 9 Steering Systems
9.1 Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Steering Systems 2001
9.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Steering Systems 2001.
9.1(2) In clause 2.5(a), replace “Schedule 1” with “the Schedule”.
9.1(3) In Part 2, Definitions, the definition of ‘New Zealand resident’, replace “Immigration Act 1987” with “Immigration Act 2009”.
Section 10 Traffic Control Devices
10.1 Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004
10.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.
10.1(2) In clause 4.4(4), replace “does not comply with this rule” with “varies from the colour, shape, dimensions, words, numerals, symbols,
number of elements, background, border or legend specified in Schedule 1”.
10.1(3) After clause 5.4(1), insert:
5.4(1A) Despite 5.4(1) and 5.4(2), the Agency may, by notice in the Gazette, authorise the installation and maintenance of a marking that varies |
10.1(4) In clause 5.4(6), delete“raised”.
10.1(5) Replace clause 5.4(6)(a) with:
(a) blue and is installed on, or just to the left of, the centre-line of the roadway and is— (i) a non-flashing pavement marker used only to mark the presence of a fire hydrant or other water source used for firefighting; or (ii) a flashing, illuminated pavement marker used to indicate that the road may be slippery due to frost, ice or snow; or |
10.1(6) In clause 6.2(1A)(c), after “temporary traffic signals” insert “and flashing red traffic signals”.
10.1(7) In Part 2 Definitions, the definition of ‘Intersection’, paragraph (a), replace “; but” with “; and”.
10.1(8) In Part 2 Definitions, the definition of ‘Intersection’, after paragraph (a) insert:
(ab) in relation to the intersection or meeting of a roadway and a cycle path or shared path means the area contained within |
10.1(9) In Schedule 1, Signs, after item W14-10.1, insert the three items set out in Schedule 1 to this Rule.
10.1(10) In Schedule 2, Markings, after M2-3A, insert the item set out in Schedule 2 to this Rule.
10.1(11) In Schedule 3, Traffic Signals, S4-10 Special Vehicle Displays, replace diagrams S4-10.1, S4-10.2, and S4-10.3
with the diagrams in Schedule 3 to this Rule.
Section 11 Tyres and Wheels
11.1 Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels 2001
11.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels 2001.
11.1(2) In clause 2.7(8), delete “to that standard”.
Section 12 Vehicle Dimensions and Mass
12.1 Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002
12.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002.
12.1(2) In 4.1(3A), Table 4.1, replace the row relating to “Width” with:
Width2 |
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Width of two wheeled vehicles of classes AA, AB, LA, and LC |
1.1 metres |
All vehicles |
2.5, or 1.25 from each side of the longitudinal centre-line of the vehicle |
Section 13 Vehicle Equipment
13.1 Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment 2004
13.1(2) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment 2004.
13.1(3) In Part 2, Definitions, the definition of ‘defence force emergency vehicle’—
(a) in paragraph (b), after “vehicle” insert “operated by the New Zealand Defence Force”; and
(b) in paragraph (c), replace “Force” with “Force; or”; and
(c) after paragraph (c), insert:
(d) a counter-terrorism response vehicle operated by the New Zealand Defence Force. |
Section 14 Vehicle Exhaust Emissions
14.1 Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007
14.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007.
14.1(2) In Part 3, Schedule 1, Table 2.2 – Vehicle exhaust emissions requirements for new petrol, LPG and CNG vehicles, replace “Japan 09” with “Japan 05; Japan 09” in all ten instances.
14.1(3) In Part 3, Schedule 1, Table 2.4 – Vehicle exhaust emissions requirements for new diesel vehicles, replace “Japan 09” with “Japan 05; Japan 09” in all ten instances.
14.1(4) In Schedule 4, Immigrants’ vehicles, clause 2(a), replace “Immigration Act 1987” with “Immigration Act 2009”.
Section 15 Vehicle Lighting
15.1 Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004
15.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004.
15.1(2) Delete clauses 2.1(7) and 2.1(7A).
15.1(3) In clause 2.1(8), delete “or 2.1(7),”.
15.1(4) Replace clause 3.3(2)(b) with:
(b) must be fitted with one or two headlamps that emit light that is visible from a distance of 200 m when the vehicle is operated— (i) between the times of sunset and the following sunrise; and (ii) at any time when there is not sufficient daylight to render clearly visible a person or vehicle at a distance of 100 m. |
15.1(5) In clause 5.3(2), delete “in New Zealand”.
15.1(6) Replace clause 7.4(2)(b) with:
(b) must be fitted with one or more rearward-facing position lamp that emits steady or flashing light that is visible from a distance (i) between the times of sunset and the following sunrise; and (ii) at any time when there is not sufficient daylight to render clearly visible a person or vehicle at a distance of 100 m. |
15.1(7) In clause 7.6(1A)(a), replace “to 7.6(4)” with “and 7.6(3)”.
15.1(8) Delete clause 7.6(4).
15.1(9) In clause 7.6(5), delete “7.6(4),”.
15.1(10) In Part 2, Definitions, the definition of ‘defence force emergency vehicle’—
(a) in paragraph (b), after “vehicle” insert “operated by the New Zealand Defence Force”; and
(b) in paragraph (c), replace “Force” with “Force; or”; and
(c) after paragraph (c), insert:
(d) a counter-terrorism response vehicle operated by the New Zealand Defence Force. |
15.1(11) In Schedule 3(f)(iii), insert “taken” before “from one part of a farm to another part of that farm”.
Section 16 Vehicle Standards Compliance
16.1 Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002
16.1(1) This section amends Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002.
16.1(2) In clause 2.5(2)(b)(ii), replace “civil” with “public”.
Schedule 1 Signs [Reference 10.1(8)]
[Note: graphic depictions of signs are not included in the final Rule but are included in this consultation draft to assist interpretation]
W14-11 Keep left |
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Combination diamond-shaped warning sign above a supplementary message sign to remind drivers to keep to the left side of the road. |
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Warning sign |
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Shape and size |
diamond 600 mm square |
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Background |
yellow (R) |
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Border |
black 15 mm |
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Legend |
Description |
Colour |
Size |
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“Symbol depicting two cars travelling in opposite directions, separated by a centreline” |
black |
400 x 600 mm |
Supplementary sign |
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Shape and size |
rectangle 600 x 400 mm |
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Background |
yellow (R) |
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Border |
black 15 mm |
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Legend |
Description |
Colour |
Size |
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“KEEP” |
black |
100/15.5 |
Example: Keep left sign
W14-11.1 Drive on left – when turning |
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Combination diamond-shaped warning sign above a supplementary message sign to remind drivers who are turning at an intersection or driveway to drive on the left side of the road. |
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Warning sign |
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Shape and size |
diamond 600 mm square |
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Background |
yellow (R) |
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Border |
black 15 mm |
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Legend |
Description |
Colour |
Size |
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“Two-headed arrow showing a left and right turn onto the correct side of a road with a centre line” |
black |
620 x 480 mm |
Supplementary sign |
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Shape and size |
rectangle 600 x 400 mm |
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Background |
yellow (R) |
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Border |
black 15 mm |
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Legend |
Description |
Colour |
Size |
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“DRIVE” |
black |
100/14 |
Example: Drive on left when turning sign
Blue Frost Markers
W14-12 Slow for blue frost markers |
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Slow down when the blue, frost-warning, pavement markers are flashing. |
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Shape and size |
rectangle 750 x 750 mm |
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Background |
yellow (R) |
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Border |
Black 20 mm |
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Legend |
Description |
Colour |
Size |
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“SLOW FOR” |
black |
100/14 |
Example: Blue Frost Markers sign
Schedule 2 Markings [Reference 10.1(9)]
M2-3B – Sharrow symbol
Schedule 3 Traffic Signals [Reference 10.1(10)]
S4-10 – Special vehicle displays
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