New Zealand Legislation: Regulations
Regulations are laws made under Acts
This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.
These regulations consolidate and amend the Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1969 and their amendments.
The main changes are—
(a) All Imperial weights and measures are expressed in metric terms:
(b) Longitudinal walking beam axles are accepted as a springing device:
(c) The Class III classification of roading has been abolished, and provision is made for all Class III roads to be reclassified as Class II:
(d) Local authorities may, subject to review by the National Roads Board, prohibit vehicles having more than a specified axle loading from using particular roads for periods of up to 6 months:
(e) The system of special weight-limit labels has been abolished and replaced by a system of special weight-limit permits.