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Land transport rules

| Category: Land transport rules | Audiences: General, Local & regional government

Land transport rules are a form of delegated legislation similar to regulations. The Transport Agency produces rules for the Minister of Transport under an agreement made with the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Transport.

If you have any questions, please contact the Rules Team by emailing rules@nzta.govt.nz

Find out more about land transport rules
Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999
Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004
Land Transport Rule: Agency to Director (Consequential Changes) Amendment 2021
Land Transport Rule: COVID-19 Response (No 1) 2020
Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005
Land Transport Rule: Door Retention Systems 2001
Land Transport Rule: External Projections 2001
Land Transport Rule: Frontal Impact 2001
Land Transport Rule: Fuel Consumption Information 2008
Land Transport Rule: Glazing Windscreen Wipe and Wash and Mirrors 1999
Land Transport Rule: Head Restraints 2001
Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicle Brakes 2006
Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles 2004
Land Transport Rule: Interior Impact 2001
Land Transport Rule: Light-vehicle Brakes 2002
Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing 2017
Land Transport Rule: Operator Safety Rating 2008 (Not in force)
Land Transport Rule: Passenger Service Vehicles 1999
Land Transport Rule: Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002
Land Transport Rule: Seats and Seat Anchorages 2002
Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2017
Land Transport Rule: Steering Systems 2001
Land Transport Rule: Traction Engines 2010
Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004
Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels 2001
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment 2004
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Repair 1998
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002
Land Transport Rule: Work Time and Logbooks 2007
Land Transport Rule: Work Time in Large Passenger Service Vehicles 2019 (Revoked)
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