Resources

An introduction to land transport rules, including the status of rules currently being developed.

This rule sets requirements aimed at protecting vehicle occupants in a frontal impact crash.

This Rule sets out the requirements for obtaining and retaining a licence to operate a large passenger service, small passenger service, rental service, vehicle recovery service, or goods service. It also contains requirements that apply to transport service drivers and hirers of rental service vehicles.

(See Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing 2017)

This rule sets out the key aspects of the operator rating system. The rating of operators will allow NZ Transport Agency compliance units, and police enforcement units, to focus on operators of vehicles covered by the rule.

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.

This rule sets out the requirements for the safety certification of traction engines and the qualifications required for users of traction engines.

This rule covers requirements for the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices, and functions and responsibilities of road controlling authorities.

This rule sets requirements relating to tyres and wheels and their assembly with hubs and axles, on all motor vehicles and also on pedal cycles.

This rule covers the design, construction and maintenance of seats and seat anchorages.