This rule establishes the rules under which traffic operates on roads. It applies to all road users, whether they are drivers, riders, passengers, pedestrians, or leading or droving animals.
Note: Both of these pages will also provide links to the consultation material – such as summary of submissions and FAQs (questions and answers) – for each version and amendment.
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.
Print version: Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule (No 2) [2009] (PDF, 12 KB)
This amendment Rule will make changes to the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004(external link) (the Road User Rule).
The amendment Rule will come into force on 11 December 2009. Until that date the existing Road User Rule requirements will continue to apply.
The Road User Rule sets out requirements for the safe and efficient use of roads by road users (ie, drivers, riders, passengers, pedestrians and those leading or riding animals).
In addressing the dangers of hand-held mobile phone distraction in the Road User Amendment Rule 2009, there was no intention to make it illegal for motorists to use the music and satellite navigation functions of their mobile phones.
Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2009 (PDF, 817 KB) allows drivers to use the satellite navigation and music features of their mobile phone while driving, provided the phone is mounted in the vehicle and is only manipulated and looked at infrequently and briefly.
Phones and satellite navigation systems should always be programmed while the vehicle is stationary, as doing so in a moving vehicle is a potential distraction.
A copy of the amendment Rule will be available for purchase from selected bookshops that sell legislation or direct from Legislation Direct, telephone (04) 568 0005.
Final rules are available on our website(external link)
How can I obtain further information about the amendment Rule?
Further information about the amendment Rule may be obtained by calling the NZ Transport Agency Contact Centre on Freephone 0800 699 000.
Last updated: 16 November 2009