We have an archive of resources to help you understand the changes to two of the give way rules that came into force in March 2012.

They include a video, leaflets in 13 languages, a large print leaflet, posters and a PowerPoint presentation. We also have resources for deaf people and those with a vision impairment.

Video

This animation gives an overview of the two rule changes from both a birds-eye and driver perspective.

Two of the give way rules are changing

General leaflet

This general leaflet gives an overview of the two rules that changed.

Large print leaflet

Posters

Road code insert

The following insert was produced to update versions of the road code printed before 25 March 2012. It provides an overview of the new give way rules:

The give way rules from 25 March 2012 [PDF, 1.2 MB]

Resources for blind and partially sighted road users

We worked with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind to develop the following resources:

Resources for deaf road users

Video with sign language

We worked with Deaf Aotearoa to develop a signed version of the give way video.

This video gives an overview of the two new rule changes from both a birds-eye and driver perspective.

Two of the give way rules have changed – video with sign language