In accordance with section 161(2) of the Land Transport Act 1998, the NZ Transport Agency, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, gives notice of the Minister’s intention to make
a Rule to amend Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (Rule 61001).
The proposed amendment Rule, Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2009 (Rule 61001/5) will allow a driver to use a mobile phone for any purpose other than a text message, video message, email or similar communication, provided that the phone is secured in a mounting that is fixed to the vehicle and the driver manipulates the phone infrequently and briefly.
Under Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule 2009 (Rule 61001/4), which, from 1 November 2009, will prohibit the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving, the use of a mobile phone’s satellite navigation (Sat-Nav) function, or listening to stored audio or the radio on a mobile phone while driving, would not be allowed. The proposed amendment will allow mobile phones to be used for these purposes while driving.
Comments on the proposed amendment should be sent to “Mobile Phone Amendment”, Rules Team, NZ Transport Agency, PO Box 5084, Lambton Quay, Wellington 6145, or by email to info@nzta.govt.nz, by 5.00pm on Wednesday,
28 October 2009.
For further information, contact the Rules Team at the above address.
Dated at Wellington this 7th day of October 2009.
ANGELA DUNCAN, Manager Rules.