Gazette.govt.nzPursuant to section 166(3) of the Land Transport Act 1998, the NZ Transport Agency gives notice that the following exemptions from the stated Land Transport Rules were granted under section 166(1) of that Act:
between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2021:
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Nature of Exemption |
Number of Exemptions |
Driver Licensing 1999 (Rule 91001)
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Clause 15(b)—requirements to obtain learner licence |
15 |
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Clause 17(b)—requirements to obtain restricted licence |
74 |
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Clause 18—conditions of restricted licence |
126 |
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Clause 19(b)—requirements to obtain full licence |
26 |
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Clause 23(1)(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence of a class that authorises the person to drive a vehicle of a type in which the applicant intends to provide instruction, for two years before obtaining a driving instructor endorsement |
1 |
|
Clause 27(1)(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence of a class other than Class 6 for two years before obtaining passenger endorsement |
156 |
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Clause 38(2)—minimum visual acuity to obtain driver licence or endorsement |
27 |
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Clause 41(3)—medical examination carried out by one of the class or classes of registered health professionals that, in the opinion of the Director, is appropriately qualified to undertake the examination |
1 |
|
Clause 89(2)(c)—overseas driver licence conversion: practical driving test |
50 |
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Clause 89(2)(d)—overseas driver licence conversion: production of overseas driver licence or permit |
63 |
Fuel Consumption Information 2008 (Rule 33020)
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Clause 2.2(2)—requirement to provide fuel consumption information |
58 |
Glazing, Windscreen Wipe and Wash, and Mirrors 1999 (Rule 32012)
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Clause 2.1(1)—requirements for vehicle fitted with glazing |
1 |
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Clause 3.1(8)(a) and (b)—conditions of modifications to glazing behind the driver’s position |
10 |
|
Clause 5.2(1) —motor vehicle must be fitted with one or more compliant rear-view mirrors |
44 |
Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006 (Rule 32015)
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Clause 2.2(1)—requirement for vehicle to have a service, parking and an emergency brake |
5 |
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Clause 2.4(2)—brake test must be carried out and test results evaluated in accordance with methods and conditions approved by the Director |
1 |
| Clause 2.4(3)(b)—vehicle inspector or inspecting organisation to take into account the result of a brake test | 1 |
| Section 6—additional requirements for vehicles not used in combination with other heavy motor vehicles | 27 |
|
Schedule 5—New Zealand heavy-vehicle brake specification |
4 |
Heavy Vehicles 2004 (Rule 31002)
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Clause 4.4(1)— drawbeam must comply with NZS 5446 |
2 |
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Clause 4.6(3)—hook-type, pin-type, or ball-and-socket type coupling for towing a vehicle must comply with NZS 5446 |
3 |
Interior Impact 2001 (Rule 32002)
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Clause 2.3(1)—approved vehicle standards for interior fittings, controls, and surfaces |
1 |
Light-vehicle Brakes 2002 (Rule 32014)
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Clause 2.1(3)(d)—specified vehicles must be fitted with an electronic stability control system |
2 |
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Clause 2.1(3)(c)—requirement for certain vehicles to have electronic stability control system |
6 |
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Clause 2.4(5)—parking brake requirements on light trailer with laden weight of 2500kg or more |
2 |
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Clause 2.5(1)—approved vehicle standards for brakes |
1 |
Operator Licensing 2017 (Rule 81001)
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Clause 3.2(1)—general duties of small passenger service operator |
12 |
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Clause 2.5(2)—operator of vehicle must display the appropriate transport service licence card and comply with certain requirements |
507 |
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Clause 2.6(2)—holder of transport service licence must ensure any motor vehicle operated under that licence displays the appropriate card correctly |
507 |
Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002 (Rule 32011)
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Clause 2.1(4)(c)—seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages must comply with approved vehicle standard |
1 |
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Clause 2.8(2)(a)–(b)—motor vehicle must comply with approved vehicle standard |
1 |
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Clause 4.2(2)—seatbelt may be repaired only by the seatbelt manufacturer or the manufacturer’s agent, except if the repair only replaces the seatbelt |
2100 |
Steering Systems 2001 (Rule 32003)
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Clause 2.5—Left-hand drive vehicles not to be certified for entry into service, or operation in service, in New Zealand unless of certain category or certified before 1 April 2010. |
1 |
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Part 2 of Part 3 Schedule Left-hand drive vehicle permits—requirement not to sell or lease the left hand drive vehicle within four years |
7 |
Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016 (Rule 41001)
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Clause 3.1(1)—obligation to comply with dimension and performance requirements of Rule |
2 |
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Clause 3.9(2)—prohibition against rear steering axles in heavy motor vehicles |
1 |
|
Clause 3.13 —only certain types of trailer allowable |
1 |
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Clause 3.14—tow spacing requirements |
1 |
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Clause 4.4(a)—heavy motor vehicle not to exceed lowest of mass limits to an axle and axle set for vehicle operating under general access limits, the axle mass limits in part 1 of schedule 3 |
1 |
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Clause 4.5—mass ratio of towed and towing vehicles for heavy combination vehicles |
1 |
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Clause 6.8(1)(b)—route restrictions for overdimension motor vehicles |
11 |
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Clause 6.21-6.24—restricted travel times for category 1, 2, and 3 overdimension vehicles and loads |
2 |
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Clause 6.22(2)—restricted travel times for category 2 over dimension vehicles and loads |
10 |
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Clause 6.25(2)—restricted travel time for category 4 motor vehicle travelling inside zone 1 |
16 |
Vehicle Lighting 2004 (Rule 32005)
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Clause 2.1A(9)—colour emitted from a lamp directly visible from the rear of a vehicle must be substantially red or amber |
9 |
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Clause 9.3(4)—certain motor vehicles must be fitted with rearward-facing retroreflectors that meet fitting requirements |
2 |
Vehicle Repair 1998 (Rule 34001)
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Clause 2.2(5)— individual components or items of equipment used in a repair must be such that the system complies with approved vehicle standard |
2100 |
Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (Rule 35001)
| Clause 4.2—inspection requirements | 33 |
| Clause 4.3—information to be recorded | 33 |
| Clause 6.3(4)—documents required for the purpose of inspection and certification at entry or re-entry | 2 |
| Clause 7.5—circumstances and requirements in which specialist inspection and certification is required | 1 |
| Clause 10.2(1)–(4)—operation of vehicles with evidence of vehicle inspection or certificates of loading | 2 |
Pursuant to section 166A(2) of the Land Transport Act 1998, the NZ Transport Agency gives notice that the following exemptions from the stated Land Transport Rules were granted under section 166A(1) of that Act between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2021:
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Make |
Model |
Legislation/Clause |
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MANITOU |
MHT 10130 |
Land Transport Rule: Heavy-vehicle Brakes 2006 (Rule 32015) Clause 7.3(5)—A towing vehicle and a towed vehicle in 7.3(1) must be fitted with a coupling device, approved under 10.6(3), to connect the brake to, and disconnect it from, that of the other vehicle, and that device must meet the set out general requirements. |