“child safety lock means a device that—

• “(a) is installed in a vehicle during the vehicle's manufacture; and

• “(b) prevents a door in the vehicle being opened from inside the vehicle

“daytime running lamp has the same meaning as in Part 2 of the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004

“large passenger service vehicle has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Act

“mobile phone—

• “(a) includes a portable electronic device whose functions include being a telephone:

• “(b) does not include a CB radio:

• “(c) does not include any other kind of two-way radio:

• “(d) does not include an earpiece or mouthpiece that is connected, physically or otherwise, to a mobile phone to allow a driver to use the phone without holding or manipulating it

“safety chain means a chain or steel wire rope running from the rear of a vehicle to the front of a trailer for the purposes of—

• “(a) retaining the link between the vehicle and the trailer; and

• “(b) restricting the movement of the trailer if the link fails

“small passenger service vehicle has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Act

“special signal for pedestrians means a signal to pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices

“towing connection—

• “(a) means the combination of components that enables 1 vehicle to tow or be towed by another vehicle; and

• “(b) includes a drawbar and its associated safety chain or chains; and

• “(c) includes a drawbeam and coupling and their associated safety chain or chains; and

• “(d) includes a towbar and its associated safety chain or chains”.

“headlamp,—

• “(a) for a vehicle that is not a cycle, means a lamp that is—

  • “(i) designed to illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle; and

  • “(ii) a dipped-beam headlamp, a main-beam headlamp, or a combination of the two:

• “(b) for a cycle, means a lamp that is—

  • “(i) forward-facing; and

  • “(ii) sufficiently brilliant to be visible in normal atmospheric conditions for a distance of at least 100 m when it is switched on”.

“motor vehicle—

• “(a) has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Act; and

• “(b) in Part 5, includes a light rail vehicle”.

• “(3) However, a driver may drive wholly or partly in a lane that is unavailable to the driver under subclause (1) or clause 4.6(2) to (4) if—

  • “(a) it is impracticable to proceed otherwise because of—

    • “(i) the size of the driver's vehicle; or

    • “(ii) the size of the load on the driver's vehicle; or

    • “(iii) a road obstruction; and

  • “(b) driving in that lane can be done safely and without impeding other traffic.

• “(4) A driver may also drive wholly or partly in a lane that is unavailable to the driver under subclause (1) or clause 4.6(2) to (4) if the driver—

  • “(a) drives in the lane to cross it to—

    • “(i) make a turn; or

    • “(ii) leave a road; or

    • “(iii) enter a marked lane or line of traffic from the side of the road; or

    • “(iv) enter a marked lane or line of traffic from another marked lane; or

    • “(v) park in a place clear of a special vehicle lane, if the lane that the driver crosses is a special vehicle lane; or

    • “(vi) enter a specified stopping place or loading zone to pick up or drop off passengers or a load, if the driver is driving a passenger service vehicle or goods vehicle and the lane that the driver crosses is not reserved for a vehicle of that class; and

  • “(b) drives in the lane for the minimum length necessary to complete the manoeuvre and for no more than a maximum length of 50 m; and

  • “(c) gives way to vehicles entitled to use the lane.”

“2.5A Cyclists turning right at intersections

• “(1) A cyclist may turn right at an intersection by making a right turn in accordance with clause 2.5(2) or (3).

  “(2) Alternatively, a cyclist may turn right at an intersection by making a hook turn. To make a hook turn, the cyclist must do the following:

  • “(a) approach and enter the intersection from as close as practicable to the far left side of the roadway that the cyclist is leaving; and

  • “(b) move forward into the intersection while—

    • “(i) keeping as close as practicable to the far left side of the intersection; and

    • “(ii) keeping as clear as practicable of any marked foot crossing; and

    • “(iii) keeping clear of any driver turning left from the left side of the roadway that the cyclist is leaving; and

  • “(c) go as close as practicable to the far left side of the roadway that the cyclist is entering; and

  • “(d) turn the cycle so that it is facing the roadway that the cyclist is entering; and

  • “(e) remain at the far left side of the roadway that the cyclist is entering until,—

    • “(i) if there are traffic signals at the intersection, the signal on the roadway that the cyclist is entering turns green; or

    • “(ii) if there are no traffic signals at the intersection, there are no approaching drivers on the roadway that the cyclist is leaving to whom the cyclist must give way; and

  • “(f) move forward into the roadway that the cyclist is entering.”

• “(2) Subclause (1) does not apply to a person who rides a moped or motorcycle on a footpath in the course of delivering newspapers, mail, or printed material to letter boxes if the road controlling authority has authorised the use of the footpath for that purpose.”

• “(ii) give way to pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices lawfully crossing or about to cross the roadway; and”.

• “(2) While a green signal in the form of a disc is the only signal displayed, pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices facing the signal may proceed across the roadway unless a special signal for pedestrians indicates a flashing or steady red standing human figure symbol.”

• “(3) If 2 drivers travelling in opposite directions each has a green signal to proceed and this clause does not specify who must give way, the driver required by clause 4.2 to give way must give way accordingly.”

• “(b) pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices facing the signal must not enter the roadway unless a special signal for pedestrians indicates a green walking human figure symbol.”

• “(b) pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices facing the signal or signals must not enter the roadway unless a special signal for pedestrians indicates a green walking human figure symbol.”

• “(b) pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices facing the signal must not enter the roadway unless a special signal for pedestrians indicates a green walking human figure symbol.”

• “(b) pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices facing the signal must not enter the roadway unless a special signal for pedestrians indicates a green walking human figure symbol.”

• “(b) pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices facing the signal must not enter the roadway unless a special signal for pedestrians indicates a green walking human figure symbol.”

• “(6A) It is not a breach of subclause (5) or (6) for the rider of a cycle not to signal if is it impracticable for him or her to make an arm signal.”

• “(3) A driver approaching a section of road suitable for travel in only 1 direction and controlled by a one-way give-way sign at or near the section must give way to vehicles on or approaching the section.”

“5.4 Speed limits for vehicles towing other vehicles

• “(1) A driver must not drive on a road at a speed exceeding 90 km per hour a vehicle that is towing, using a rigid towing connection, a vehicle normally propelled by mechanical power that is not a motorcycle or all terrain vehicle.

  “(2) A driver must not drive on a road at a speed exceeding 50 km per hour a vehicle that is towing, using a non-rigid towing connection, a vehicle normally propelled by mechanical power that is not a motorcycle or all terrain vehicle.

  “(3) A driver must not drive on a road at a speed exceeding 30 km per hour a vehicle that is towing a mechanically disabled motorcycle or all terrain vehicle, as permitted by clause 7.18(6).

  “(4) A driver must not drive on a road at a speed exceeding 90 km per hour a vehicle that is towing a trailer or trailers. This subclause is overridden by subclause (5).

  “(5) A driver must not drive on a road at a speed exceeding 40 km per hour a cycle, moped, motorcycle, or all terrain vehicle that is towing a trailer that, together with its load, exceeds 50% of the unladen weight of the cycle, moped, motorcycle, or all terrain vehicle.”

“6.2 Parking vehicles off roadway

• “(1) A driver or person in charge of a vehicle must not stop, stand, or park the vehicle on a roadway if he or she can stop, stand, or park it on the road margin without damaging ornamental grass plots, shrubs, or flower beds laid out or planted on the margin.

  “(2) Subclause (1) does not apply if the road controlling authority provides signs or markings, or makes a bylaw, indicating that a rule different from the one in subclause (1) applies.”

• “(1) A driver or person in charge of a vehicle must not stop, stand, or park the vehicle on any part of a road contrary to the terms of a notice, traffic sign, or marking that—

  • “(a) indicates that stopping, standing, or parking vehicles is prohibited, limited, or restricted; and

  • “(b) is on or adjacent to the road; and

  • “(c) is authorised by a road controlling authority under the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.”

“6.8 Parking near bus stops

• “(1) A driver or person in charge of a vehicle must not stop, stand, or park the vehicle within 6 m of a bus stop sign. This subclause is overridden by subclauses (2) and (3).

  “(2) If the vehicle is a bus, the driver or person in charge of it may stop or stand the vehicle within 6 m of a bus stop sign.

  “(3) If the area in which stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited is marked out as being longer or shorter than 6 m, the provisions of clause 6.15 apply.”

• “(1) This clause applies to an area of roadway that the road controlling authority—

  • “(a) reserves as a stopping place or stand for a class or classes of vehicle; and

  • “(b) tells drivers about by installing 1 or more appropriate parking signs at an adjoining place or at adjoining places that give drivers reasonable notice of the area's presence.”

• “(4) An area described in subclause (1) may be marked by lines on the roadway put there by the road controlling authority. The road controlling authority must mark the area by putting lines on the roadway if it is practicable for it to do so.”

“7.3A Ban on use of mobile phones while driving

• “(1) A driver must not, while driving a vehicle, create, send, or read a text message on a mobile phone or make, receive, or terminate a telephone call on a mobile phone or use a mobile phone in any other way. This subclause is overridden by subclauses (2) to (6).

  “(2) An enforcement officer may, while driving a vehicle, use a mobile phone to make, receive, or terminate a telephone call if the officer is making, receiving, or terminating the call in the execution of the officer's duty.

  “(3) A driver may, while driving a vehicle, use a mobile phone if—

  • “(a) the driver is using the phone to make a 111 or *555 call; and

  • “(b) it is unsafe or impracticable for the driver to stop and park the vehicle to make the call.

  “(4) A driver may, while driving a vehicle, use a mobile phone to make, receive, or terminate a telephone call if the phone does not require the driver to hold or manipulate it to make, receive, or terminate the call.

  “(5) A driver may, while driving a vehicle, use a mobile phone to make, receive, or terminate a telephone call if—

  • “(a) the phone is secured in a mounting fixed to the vehicle; and

  • “(b) the driver manipulates the phone infrequently and briefly.

  “(6) A driver may, while driving a vehicle, use a mobile phone to make, receive, or terminate a telephone call if the vehicle has stopped for a reason other than the normal starting and stopping of vehicles in a flow of traffic.”

“7.8 Driver must ensure passengers of 8 to 14 years wear seat belts

• “(1) Subclause (2) applies when a person—

  • “(a) is a passenger in a motor vehicle; and

  • “(b) occupies a seat fitted with a seat belt, whether or not the seat belt is an approved seat belt; and

  • “(c) is aged from 8 to 14 years.

  “(2) The driver of the vehicle must ensure that, while the vehicle is in motion on the road, the person—

  • “(a) wears the seat belt correctly so that he or she is properly restrained; and

  • “(b) keeps the seat belt securely fastened.”

“7.10 Persons of or over 15 years must wear seat belts and keep them fastened

• “(1) Subclause (2) applies when a person—

  • “(a) is in a motor vehicle; and

  • “(b) is occupying a seat fitted with a seat belt, whether or not the seat belt is an approved seat belt; and

  • “(c) is aged 15 years or more.

  “(2) While the vehicle is in motion on the road, the person must—

  • “(a) wear the seat belt correctly so that he or she is properly restrained; and

  • “(b) keep the seat belt securely fastened.”

• “(4) Clauses 7.7, 7.8, and 7.10 do not apply to the driver of a bus.”

• “(5) A driver must not operate a motor vehicle towing a trailer unless—

  • “(a) the trailer is safely and securely attached by an adequate towing connection to the rear of the towing vehicle; and

  • “(b) all components of the towing connection are connected as required by any enactment that applies to the situation.”

“7.23 Child safety locks in small passenger service vehicles

• “(1) This clause applies to the driver of a small passenger service vehicle that is fitted with 1 or more child safety locks.

  “(2) The driver must ensure that a sign approved by the Agency is displayed at the handle on the outside of each door that is fitted with a child safety lock.

  “(3) The driver must ensure that a child safety lock is used only at the request of—

  • “(a) the passenger nearest to the door fitted with the lock; or

  • “(b) a person responsible for the well-being of the passenger nearest to the door fitted with the lock.”

• “(5) This subclause applies to the driver of a moped or motorcycle manufactured on or after 1 January 1980. The driver other than during the hours of darkness must use the moped's or motorcycle's headlamps or, if fitted, the moped's or motorcycle's daytime running lamps.”

• “(ab) a blue beacon fitted to a vehicle operated by—

  • “(i) a customs officer (as defined in section 2(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 1996) to exercise a power to stop conferred on the officer under section 144 of that Act; or

  • “(ii) a fishery officer (as defined in section 2(1) of the Fisheries Act 1996) to exercise a power to stop conferred on the officer under section 199 of that Act; or

  • “(iii) a ranger (as defined in section 2 of the Marine Reserves Act 1971) to exercise a power to stop conferred on the ranger under section 18 of that Act; or”.

• “(a) a large passenger service vehicle being used on any road for the carriage of passengers (with or without goods); or”.

• “(b) barrier arms are installed at the level crossing; or

• “(c) a traffic signal producing a steady red signal in the form of a disc or 2 alternately flashing red signals is installed at the level crossing.”

• “(a) give way to pedestrians, and to riders of wheeled recreational devices or mobility devices,—

  • “(i) on the pedestrian crossing; or

  • “(ii) obviously waiting to cross it; and”.

“Pedestrians and riders of mobility devices or wheeled recreational devices”.

• “(6) A pedestrian must not unduly impede the passage of—

  • “(a) a mobility device or wheeled recreational device permitted to use the footpath by this clause; or

  • “(b) a moped or motorcycle permitted to use the footpath by clause 2.13(2).”

“11.1A Use of shared path

• “(1) This clause applies to a path that—

  • “(a) may be a cycle path, a footpath, or some other kind of path; and

  • “(b) may be used by some or all of the following persons at the same time:

    • “(i) pedestrians:

    • “(ii) cyclists:

    • “(iii) riders of mobility devices:

    • “(iv) riders of wheeled recreational devices.

  “(2) A person using the path—

  • “(a) must use it in a careful and considerate manner; and

  • “(b) must not use it in a manner that constitutes a hazard to other persons using it.

  “(3) A rider of a cycle, mobility device, or wheeled recreational device on the path must not operate the cycle or device at a speed that constitutes a hazard to other persons using the path.

  “(4) If a sign or marking on the path gives priority to pedestrians or cyclists, the following rules apply on the path:

  • “(a) pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices must give priority to cyclists if the sign or marking gives priority to cyclists:

  • “(b) cyclists must give priority to pedestrians, riders of mobility devices, and riders of wheeled recreational devices if the sign or marking gives priority to pedestrians:

  • “(c) no user may unduly impede the passage of any other user, whatever priority the sign or marking gives.”