In accordance with section 161(2) of the Land Transport Act 1998, Land Transport New Zealand, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, gives notice of the Minister's intention to make amendments to 10 Land Transport Rules, and advises that draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2007 (Rule 10003) ("the draft Rule") is available for public comment.
The draft Rule proposes amendments to the following Land Transport Rules:
Driver Licensing 1999 (Rule 91001)
Heavy Vehicles 2004 (Rule 31002)
Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006 (Rule 32015)
Passenger Service Vehicles 1999 (Rule 31001)
Road User 2004 (Rule 61001)
Traffic Control Devices 2004 (Rule 54002)
Tyres and Wheels 2001 (Rule 32013)
Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002 (Rule 41001)
Vehicle Lighting 2004 (Rule 32005)
Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (Rule 35001/1)
The proposed Rule amendments would update vehicle standards; bring into effect traffic signs approved by the Director of Land Transport; make consequential changes required as a result of changes to other land transport legislation, including Rules; clarify existing requirements and make other minor changes to Rules.
The draft Rule also proposes an amendment to the Driver Licensing Rule that would remove the theory test requirements applying to driver licence holders from countries whose licence holders are exempt, under the current Rule, from a practical driving test when they convert to a New Zealand Class 1 (light, four-wheeled vehicles) or Class 6 (motorcycles) licence.
A copy of draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2007 and information about the amendment proposals can be obtained by calling the Land Transport NZ Help Desk on freephone 0800 699 000 or by visiting the Land Transport New Zealand website at
www.landtransport.govt.nz/consultation/omnibus-amend
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The consultation material is also available for viewing at Land Transport New Zealand's regional offices.
Groups and individuals who have registered an interest in the Rules to be amended have been advised of the availability of the draft Rule.
Submissions on draft Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2007 close on 14 September 2007.
For further information about the Rules process, contact the Rules Team, Land Transport New Zealand, PO Box 2840, Wellington, or email info@landtransport.govt.nz
Signed at Wellington this 7th day of August 2007.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.