New Zealand Legislation: Regulations
Regulations are laws made under Acts
Reprint as at 1 October 2011
(SR 2004/427)
Changes authorised by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 have been made in this reprint.
A general outline of these changes is set out in the notes at the end of this reprint, together with other explanatory material about this reprint.
This rule is administered by the Ministry of Transport.
Pursuant to sections 152, 153, and 157 of the Land Transport Act 1998, the Minister for Transport Safety makes the following ordinary rule.
1.7 General responsibilities of road users
2.4 Route of driving at intersections marked or signed in lanes
2.5A Cyclists turning right at intersections
2.6 General requirements about passing other vehicles
2.9 Passing where roadway marked with no-passing line
2.10 Passing at school crossing point or pedestrian crossings
2.11 Passing at level crossings
2.14 Driving on lawn, garden, or other cultivation
Part 3
Traffic signs and signals
3.1 General requirements about places controlled by traffic control devices
3.2 Traffic signals in form of disc
3.3 Traffic signals in form of arrow
3.4 Traffic signal in form of flashing yellow signal
3.5 Traffic signals in form of standing or walking human figure
3.6 Traffic signals in form of T or B
3.7 Traffic signals in form of cycle symbol
3.9 Crossing where school patrol operating
3.11 Driver must make way when signalled by vehicle displaying blue or red beacons
3.12 Driver must make way and stop for registered medical practitioners, nurses, or midwives, pilot vehicles, and accompanying overdimension vehicles when displaying beacons
4.1 Giving way where vehicles are controlled by stop sign or give-way sign
4.2 Giving way where vehicles are controlled by same type of sign or in absence of signs
4.3 Giving way where intersection controlled by enforcement officer
4.4 Giving way when entering or exiting driveway
4.5 Approaching and entering intersections
4.7 Drivers and light rail vehicles
5.1 Drivers must not exceed speed limits
5.2 Which speed limit prevails if more than 1 applies
5.4 Speed limits for vehicles towing other vehicles
5.5 Speed limits for heavy motor vehicles
5.6 Speed limits relating to school buses
5.7 Speed limits for light rail vehicles
5.8 Speed limit where warning sign advises of accident, breakdown, or emergency
5.9 Stopping and following distances
6.1 Vehicles must be parked with due care and consideration
6.2 Parking vehicles off roadway
6.3 Parking close to corners, bends, etc
6.4 Parking contrary to notice, traffic sign, or marking
6.5 Parking on or near pedestrian crossings
6.6 Parking in special vehicle lane
6.7 Parking on traffic islands and flush medians
6.9 Obstructing vehicle entrances and exits
6.10 Parking near fire hydrants
6.14 Parking on footpaths or cycle paths
6.15 Parking on stopping places and stands
6.17 Parking on or near level crossings
6.18 Parking goods vehicle at angle during hours of darkness
6.19 Parking trailers on roadway
6.20 Exceptions under this Part
Part 7
Driver responsibility and occupant protection
7.3A Ban on use of mobile phones while driving
7.5 Emission of smoke or vapour from motor vehicles
7.6 Driver must ensure passengers under 5 years use child restraint
7.7 Driver must ensure passengers of or over 5 years but under 8 years use child restraint or seat belt
7.8 Driver must ensure passengers of 8 to 14 years wear seat belts
7.9 Driver must not permit passengers under 15 years to sit in front seat without child restraint or seat belt
7.10 Persons of or over 15 years must wear seat belts and keep them fastened
7.11 Exceptions to application of requirements relating to use of child restraints and seat belts
7.12 Safety helmets for all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds
7.13 Exceptions from requirement to wear motorcycle safety helmet
7.15 Driver or passenger must produce helmet for inspection
7.16 Dangerous substances on roads
7.17 Motor vehicles following other vehicles
7.22 Ridden and driven animals
7.23 Child safety locks in small passenger service vehicles
8.2 Means of entrance and exit
8.3 Use of motor vehicle lighting equipment on road
8.6 Use of direction indicators as hazard warning
8.7 Use of motor vehicle lights on parked or standing vehicles
8.8 Windscreen must be kept clear
8.9 Motor vehicle must be kept in appropriate condition
8.10 Requirements for motor vehicles complying with static roll threshold
9.1 General requirements for level crossings
9.2 Level crossings controlled by traffic signals or barriers
9.3 Level crossings where exit blocked by stationary traffic
9.4 Level crossing requirements applying to passenger service vehicles
9.5 Exceptions to level crossing requirements
Part 11
Requirements for particular road users
Pedestrians and riders of mobility devices or wheeled recreational devices
11.1 Use of footpath and roadway
11.2 Provisions relating to boarding light rail vehicles
11.3 Using crossings, underpasses, or footbridges
11.6 Loitering on crossings or roadways
11.8 Safety helmets for cyclists
11.11 Riding cycles on footpaths, etc
11.12 Lighting and reflector requirements for cyclists
11.13 Lighting and reflector requirements for mopeds
11.15 Method of leading animal by rider
11.16 Lighting requirements for animal-drawn vehicles
Drivers of light rail vehicles
11.17 Drivers must enable other drivers to keep clear of light rail vehicles
Vehicles displaying blue or red beacons or sounding sirens
11.18 Application of clauses 3.1 to 3.4 and 3.6: traffic control devices and signals
11.19 Application of clauses 4.1 to 4.3, 4.5, and 4.6: crossing intersections
Schedule 2
Consultation carried out under section 161(2) of Act
