Resources

This rule specifies the legal requirements for the design and construction of all passenger service vehicles in New Zealand. Includes privately owned and operated vehicles that have more than 12 seats or that are heavy motor vehicles with more than nine seats.

Rule versions

• The ‘Current rule’ provides the most up-to-date version of the rule and any amendments made to it. We recommend using this as your reference point if you want to read the most current information.
• The ‘Original rule’ shows the very first version of the rule, as it was when first introduced.
• ‘Amendments’ provides links to all changes made to the rule over time. These are useful if you want to research the history of the rule.

Note: Each link also includes access to consultation materials, such as summaries of submissions and frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to each version and amendment.

Questions and answers

Questions and answers are provided to accompany a new rule or amendment when they are signed. These and other consultation documents on this page have not been updated to take into account any later rule amendments and are retained for historic interest only.