Traffic Regulations 1976
Version updated on 8 August 2024 to make an editorial change to regulation 2.
Version as at 5 April 2023
Traffic Regulations 1976
(SR 1976/227)
Edward Denis Blundell, Governor-General
By his Deputy, Richard Wild
Order in Council
At the Government House at Wellington this 9th day of August 1976
Present:
His Excellency the Governor-General by his Deputy in Council
Note
The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.
Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.
These regulations are administered by the Ministry of Transport.
Pursuant to the Transport Act 1962, His Excellency the Governor-General, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, hereby makes the following regulations.
Contents
Regulations
1 Title and commencement
(1)
These regulations may be cited as the Traffic Regulations 1976.
(2)
These regulations shall come into force on 1 February 1977.
2 Interpretation
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,—
Act means the Land Transport Act 1998
adjustable spot lamp means a lamp to provide a narrow beam of light that may be aimed at will by the driver
Agency means the New Zealand Transport Agency established under section 93 of the Land Transport Management Act 2003
all terrain vehicle means a special purpose vehicle (with or without motorcycle controls and equipment) that—
(a)
is principally designed for off-road use; and
(b)
has 3 or more wheels; and
(c)
has an engine capacity exceeding 50 ml; and
(d)
has a gross weight of less than 1 000 kg
approved—
(a)
in relation to child restraints, means approved by the Agency or the Director under section 77B of the Act:
(b)
in relation to any other appliance, apparatus, device, system, component, equipment, or fitting, means approved by the Agency or the Director under these regulations
articulated vehicle means any motor vehicle with a trailer attached, so that part of the trailer is superimposed upon the motor vehicle and a substantial part of the weight of the trailer and of its load is borne by the motor vehicle. Such a trailer shall be called a semi-trailer
associate coroner means a person who holds office as an associate coroner under the Coroners Act 2006
auxiliary headlamp means a forward-facing lamp used under certain conditions to replace the headlamps; and includes a fog-lamp, being a vehicle-lamp providing illumination in conditions of fog, snow, cloud, or other atmospheric conditions which reduce visibility
breakdown vehicle means any motor vehicle designed or adapted for the lifting and towing of motor vehicles that have met with mishap; but does not include a motor car
carriage includes haulage
centre line,—
(a)
in relation to any portion of a roadway not marked with a flush median, means a dotted or solid line or lines of paint or raised studs (or any combination of those lines and studs) intended to separate opposing traffic:
(b)
in relation to any portion of a roadway marked with a flush median, means the longitudinal white line that forms the left side of the flush median as viewed by a driver facing forward
certificate of fitness or permit, except in the definition in this regulation of the term evidence of vehicle inspection, means evidence of vehicle inspection
controlled intersection means any intersection where the traffic is for the time being controlled by a traffic officer or Police officer or by traffic control lights
controlling authority, in relation to any road, means the authority, body, or person or persons having control of the road and includes any person acting under and within the terms of any delegation or authorisation given by a controlling authority
Coroner includes an associate coroner to the extent that they have the jurisdiction of a coroner under the Coroners Act 2006
cycle means a vehicle having at least 2 wheels and designed to be propelled solely by the muscular energy of the rider
direction-indicator lamp means a lamp used for signalling an intention to change direction to the right or to the left
Director means the Director of Land Transport appointed under section 104A of the Land Transport Management Act 2003
driver means the driver of a vehicle; and includes the rider of a motorcycle or moped or cycle; and drive has a corresponding meaning
erect includes place in position
erecting authority, in relation to any road, means the controlling authority; and includes any duly incorporated association or union of motorists (hereinafter referred to as an automobile association)
evidence of vehicle inspection, in relation to a motor vehicle, means anything that is a certificate, label, or document issued under the Land Transport Act 1998, or under land transport rules, as evidence of the completion of the periodic vehicle inspection requirements in respect of that vehicle; and includes—
(a)
a certificate of fitness or permit issued under section 79 of the Act and these regulations before 1 March 1999; and
(b)
a warrant of fitness issued under these regulations before 1 March 1999
flush median, in relation to any portion of a roadway, means an area marked by white diagonal lines which—
(a)
are painted along the middle of the roadway; and
(b)
are bounded by approximately parallel, longitudinal white lines—
for the purpose of separating opposing traffic
footpath means a path or way principally designed for, and used by, pedestrians; and includes any footbridge
forward length—
(a)
in relation to a motor vehicle other than a trailing unit, means the distance from the rear axis to the foremost part of the vehicle or its load, whichever is the greater:
(b)
in relation to a trailing unit the front axle of which is steered by the towbar, means the greater of the following distances:
(i)
from the front axle of the trailing unit to the point of attachment of the tow-bar to the towing vehicle:
(ii)
from the rear axis of the trailing unit to the front axle:
(c)
in relation to any other trailing unit, the distance from the rear axis of the trailing unit to the point of attachment to the towing vehicle
goods means all kinds of movable personal property, including animals and mails
goods-service vehicle or goods vehicle means a motor vehicle designed exclusively or principally for the carriage of goods
gross vehicle mass, in relation to any vehicle, means the greatest of the following masses:
(a)
the mass specified as the gross vehicle mass by the manufacturer of the vehicle:
(b)
the mass specified as the gross vehicle mass of the vehicle, or of a vehicle of that kind, by the Director by notice in writing to the owner:
(c)
the mass of the vehicle, together with the load that the vehicle is for the time being carrying, including any equipment and accessories
headlamp means a forward-facing vehicle lamp displaying a beam of light substantially white or amber in colour to provide illumination of the road ahead, incorporating one or both of—
(a)
main (driving or upper) beam—a beam of light from a headlamp providing distant illumination of the road ahead when no other vehicle is approaching and no other vehicle is being followed:
(b)
dipped (passing or lower) beam—a beam of light from a headlamp to illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle when meeting or following other vehicles
heavy motor vehicle means a motor vehicle (other than a motor car that is not used, kept, or available for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward) the gross laden weight of which exceeds 3 500 kg
hours of darkness means—
(a)
any period of time between half an hour after sunset on one day and half an hour before sunrise on the next day; or
(b)
any other time when there is not sufficient daylight to render clearly visible a person or vehicle at a distance of 100 m
independent brake means a brake of which the entire operating mechanism or system is either—
(a)
distinct and separate from all parts or connections of any other brake or brake system, so that the independent brake cannot be adversely affected by the operation or failure of any other brake; or
(b)
common to any other brake or brake system only in parts or connections which are of such design and strength that under normal operating conditions and with a proper standard of maintenance there is no reasonable probability of failure by reason of the failure of any other brake or brake system
intersection, in relation to 2 or more intersecting or meeting roadways, means that area contained within the prolongation or connection of the lateral boundary lines of each roadway:
provided that for the purposes of this definition 2 roadways separated only by a traffic island or by a median less than 10 m wide shall be deemed to be 1 roadway:
provided also that at a roundabout or rotary junction the approaches to which are marked by signs in the form of sign P 28 in Schedule 4, a vehicle having entered the central circulating roadway from an approach roadway shall be deemed to enter separate intersections as it approaches each area where its intended path of travel may conflict with the path of travel of vehicles entering from other approach roadways
land transport rules means any of the following rules:
(a)
the ordinary rules and emergency rules made under the Land Transport Act 1998; and
(b)
the rules referred to in section 220 of that Act
lane, in relation to any roadway, means a longitudinal strip of the roadway at least 2.5 m wide, intended for the passage of traffic, which is separated from other parts of the roadway by a longitudinal line or lines of paint or raised studs; but does not include any flush median or any area on either side of the roadway on which diagonal lines have been marked. A 2-way road divided by a centre line is deemed to be marked in lanes
left side, in relation to a vehicle, means its side to the left of the vehicle when the vehicle is facing forward
level crossing has the same meaning as in section 4(1) of the Railways Act 2005
light rail vehicle has the same meaning as in section 4(1) of the Railways Act 2005
light rail vehicle lane means a length of lane containing a light rail vehicle track on a roadway that is defined—
(a)
in the case of a light rail vehicle lane that is a continuous loop, by light rail vehicle lane signs erected at any point where the light rail vehicle lane crosses any intersection:
(b)
in any other case, by—
(i)
a light rail vehicle lane sign erected at its beginning; and
(ii)
a light rail vehicle lane sign erected at its end; and
(iii)
light rail vehicle lane signs erected at any point where the light rail vehicle lane crosses any intersection
limit line means a line marked on the surface of the roadway to indicate the place where traffic is required to stop for the purpose of complying with a stop sign, give-way sign, or traffic signal
limited speed zone means a limited speed zone declared under regulation 21(2)
local authority means a City Council, a Borough Council, a County Council, a District Council, or a Town Council
local speed limit means a speed limit for motor-vehicle traffic duly imposed by a controlling authority
medical practitioner means a health practitioner who is, or is deemed to be, registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand continued by section 114(1)(a) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 as a practitioner of the profession of medicine
mobility device means—
(a)
a vehicle that—
(i)
is designed and constructed (not merely adapted) for use by persons who require mobility assistance due to a physical or neurological impairment; and
(ii)
is powered solely by a motor that has a maximum power output not exceeding 1 500 W; or
(b)
a vehicle that the Agency has declared under section 168A(1) of the Land Transport Act 1998 to be a mobility device
moped means a motor vehicle running on 2 or 3 wheels that is fitted with a motor having a power output not exceeding 2 kW and is designed to be ridden at a speed not exceeding 50 km/h under normal conditions of use
motor car means a motor vehicle (other than a motorcycle or power cycle) designed exclusively or principally for the carriage of persons not exceeding 9 in number inclusive of the driver; and includes a motor vehicle which is designed principally for the carriage of passengers but which has rear doors and collapsible rear seats
motor vehicle means a vehicle drawn or propelled by mechanical power; and includes a trailer; but does not include—
(a)
a vehicle running on rails; or
(b)
[Revoked](c)
a trailer (not being a trailer designed solely for the carriage of goods) that is designed and used exclusively as part of the armament of any of His Majesty’s Forces; or
(d)
a trailer running on 1 wheel and designed exclusively as a speed-measuring device or for testing the wear of vehicle tyres; or
(e)
a vehicle designed for amusement purposes and used exclusively within a place of recreation, amusement, or entertainment to which the public does not have access with motor vehicles; or
(f)
a pedestrian-controlled machine; or
(g)
a vehicle that the Agency has declared is not a motor vehicle under section 168A of the Land Transport Act 1998; or
(h)
a mobility device
motorcycle means a motor vehicle running on 2 wheels, or not more than 3 wheels when fitted with a sidecar; and includes an all terrain vehicle (irrespective of the number of wheels on the vehicle); and includes any vehicle with motorcycle controls declared by the Agency to be a motorcycle, but does not include a moped
mudguard means that fitting (inclusive of any portion of the vehicle and of any flaps attached) which serves to intercept material thrown up by a wheel more or less in the plane of the wheel and which is of an effective width not less than the total width of the tyre or tyres on that wheel
non-steering axle means any axle of a vehicle the wheels of which remain substantially parallel with the longitudinal centre-line of the vehicle while the vehicle is turning
omnibus means a passenger vehicle that has more than 9 seating positions (including the driver’s seating position)
to operate means to use or drive or ride on any road, or cause or permit to be driven or ridden on any road, or to permit to be on any road, whether the person operating is present in person or not
owner, in relation to a motor vehicle, means the person lawfully entitled to possession thereof, except where—
(a)
the motor vehicle is subject to a bailment that is for a period not exceeding 28 days; or
(b)
the motor vehicle is let on hire pursuant to the terms of a rental-service licence,—
in which cases owner means the person who, but for the bailment or letting on hire, would be lawfully entitled to possession of the motor vehicle; and owned and ownership have corresponding meanings
parking means—
(a)
in relation to any portion of a road where parking is for the time being governed by the location of parking meters placed pursuant to a bylaw of a local authority, the stopping or standing of a vehicle on that portion of the road for any period exceeding 5 minutes:
(b)
in relation to any other portion of a road, the stopping or standing of a vehicle (other than a vehicle picking up or setting down passengers in a restricted parking area, and entitled to do so) on that portion of the road;—
and park has a corresponding meaning
parking brake means a brake readily applicable and capable of remaining applied for an indefinite period without further attention than the initial application
pedestrian means any person on foot upon a road; and includes any person in or on any contrivance equipped with wheels or revolving runners which is not a vehicle
Police officer includes any member, of whatever level of position, of the Police
rail vehicle has the same meaning as in the Railways Act 2005
rear axis—
(a)
in relation to a vehicle with only 1 non-steering axle, means that axle:
(b)
in relation to a vehicle with 2 or more non-steering axles, means a horizontal line at right angles to the longitudinal centre-line of the vehicle and midway between the first and last non-steering axles:
(c)
in relation to a vehicle with no non-steering axle, means a horizontal line at right angles to the longitudinal centre-line of the vehicle at a point to be determined by the Director
reflective material means any material or surface that reflects a beam of light generally parallel to the path of the beam and in an opposite direction to that path
registration-plate illumination lamp means a vehicle lamp to illuminate the rear registration plate
reversing lamp means a vehicle lamp to provide a light to the rear to assist a driver when reversing
rider, in relation to any animal, includes a person who, while riding any other animal on a road, leads the first-mentioned animal by a rope, rein, or other similar means of guidance; and ridden animal includes any animal so led
right side, in relation to a vehicle, means its side to the right of the vehicle when the vehicle is facing forward
road includes a street; and also includes any place to which the public have access, whether as of right or not; and also includes all bridges, culverts, ferries, and fords forming part of any road, street, or other place as aforesaid
road margin includes any uncultivated margin of a road adjacent to but not forming part of either the roadway or the footpath (if any)
roadway means that portion of the road used or reasonably usable for the time being for vehicular traffic in general
safety zone means a portion of roadway—
(a)
indicated by a structure erected on the roadway; and
(b)
that has, near the end first met by approaching vehicles travelling along the side of the roadway on which the safety zone is established, a device displaying to approaching drivers the words “Safety Zone”
sale, in relation to any motor vehicle, includes disposition by way of hire-purchase; and also includes a conditional sale; and sell, seller, and purchaser have corresponding meanings
school bus means a passenger-service vehicle the body of which is designed and used solely or principally for the carriage to and from school of school children; and includes a motor vehicle (not being a motor car) which is—
(a)
a motor vehicle owned by the Crown and operated by the Ministry of Education; or
(b)
a motor vehicle operated under contract to the Ministry of Education; or
(c)
a passenger service vehicle whose gross laden weight is 3 500 kg or more, and that is for the time being in use for either of the purposes specified in regulation 127(1)
service brake means a brake for intermittent use normally used to slow down and stop the vehicle
shared zone means a length of roadway intended to be used by pedestrians and vehicles that is defined at its beginning by a shared zone sign, and at its end by—
(a)
an end shared zone sign; or
(b)
a dead end; or
(c)
the length of roadway ending at an intersection
side lamp or park lamp means a vehicle lamp of lower power than the head lamps used for the purpose of indicating the presence of the vehicle when seen from a distance and also of indicating the approximate width of the vehicle; and includes—
(a)
a forward-facing side lamp, being a lamp indicating primarily the front end of the vehicle:
(b)
a rearward-facing side lamp (rear lamp, red tail-lamp), being a lamp emitting a red light indicating primarily the rear end of the vehicle:
(c)
a sideways-facing side lamp, being a lamp mounted between the front and rear extremities on the side to indicate primarily the side of the vehicle
signalling device means a vehicle lamp by means of which the driver can indicate his or her manoeuvring intentions; and includes a stop lamp and a direction-indicator lamp
stop lamp or brake lamp means a lamp operated by the driver when he or she applies the service brake to give warning of the slowing down or stopping of the vehicle
temporary-use spare tyre has the same meaning as in Part 2 of Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels (2001)
traction engine means a motor vehicle propelled by steam power and designed for use on roads and not for the carriage thereon of goods or of passengers other than the driver
tractor means a motor vehicle (not being a traction engine) designed exclusively for traction at speeds not exceeding 50 km/h
traffic officer means an enforcement officer under the Land Transport Act 1998 (other than a person who is appointed to that office by the Agency by warrant under section 208 of that Act)
trailer means a vehicle without motive power that is capable of being drawn or propelled by a motor vehicle from which it is readily detachable; but does not include—
(a)
a sidecar attached to a motorcycle; or
(b)
a vehicle normally propelled by mechanical power while it is being temporarily towed without the use of its own power
trailing unit means any trailer; and includes the rear portion of any vehicle constructed in 2 portions connected by a vertical hinge or pivot, whether or not the 2 portions are readily detachable or the rear portion is powered
turn means to change direction:
provided that if a roadway is marked with a centre line or lane line to show the normal path of vehicles,—
(a)
a vehicle shall be deemed to turn if it leaves that path to enter another roadway or vehicle entrance; and
(b)
a vehicle following the markings shall be deemed not to turn even though an intersection occurs at a point where the markings are laid out in a curve
uncontrolled intersection means any intersection the traffic at which is not for the time being controlled by a traffic officer, Police officer, or traffic signals
use, in relation to a vehicle, includes driving, drawing, or propelling on any road by means of another vehicle, and permitting to be on any road; and to use and user have corresponding meanings
vehicle means a contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks, or revolving runners upon which it moves or is moved; but does not include—
(a)
a perambulator or pushchair:
(b)
a shopping or sporting trundler not propelled by mechanical power:
(c)
a wheelbarrow or hand-trolley:
(d)
[Revoked](e)
any pedestrian controlled lawnmower or any agricultural machinery not propelled by mechanical power:
(f)
any article of furniture:
(g)
any invalid wheelchair not propelled by mechanical power:
(h)
any other contrivance specified by the Agency by notice in the Gazette
vehicle compliance certifier means a person authorised in that capacity by the Agency or the Director under land transport rules to certify motor vehicles in accordance with those rules
warrant of fitness, except in the definition in this regulation of the term evidence of vehicle inspection, means evidence of vehicle inspection
zone parking control, in relation to any road, means a parking restriction imposed by the controlling authority of the road—
(a)
that applies to an area comprising a number of roads; and
(b)
in respect of which, whether by reason of—
(i)
the nature of the area; or
(ii)
the nature of the parking restriction; or
(iii)
traffic patterns into and within the area; or
(iv)
the nature and number of entry points to the area,—
or for any other reason, persons using motor vehicles within the area could reasonably be expected to be aware of the application of the parking restriction to the area without the need for the erection of signs at each intersection within the area; and
(c)
which the controlling authority specifically declares to be a zone parking control.
Other expressions defined in the Act have the meanings so defined.
Compare: SR 1956/217 rr 3, 33(3), 42(1), 80; SR 1962/86 r 14(2); SR 1964/119 r 2; SR 1964/208 rr 2, 3, 4; SR 1967/28 r 2
Regulation 2 Act: amended, on 10 May 2011, by section 100(3) of the Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13).
Regulation 2 Agency: inserted, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 all terrain vehicle: inserted, on 1 November 1993, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 25 (SR 1993/295).
Regulation 2 approved: replaced, on 1 September 1984, by regulation 3(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 11 (SR 1984/169).
Regulation 2 approved paragraph (a): amended, on 1 April 2021, by section 175(2) of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).
Regulation 2 approved paragraph (a): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 approved paragraph (a): amended, on 1 April 2002, by regulation 5 of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/44).
Regulation 2 approved paragraph (b): amended, on 1 April 2021, by section 175(2) of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).
Regulation 2 approved paragraph (b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 associate coroner: inserted, on 5 April 2023, by section 36 of the Coroners Amendment Act 2023 (2023 No 8).
Regulation 2 Authority: revoked, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 auxiliary headlamp: amended, on 1 August 1987, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 15 (SR 1987/213).
Regulation 2 breakdown vehicle: amended, on 20 March 1980, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 4 (SR 1980/31).
Regulation 2 centre line: replaced, on 1 September 1997, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1997 (SR 1997/143).
Regulation 2 certificate of fitness or permit: replaced, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
Regulation 2 controlling authority: amended, on 22 December 1983, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 9 (SR 1983/282).
Regulation 2 Coroner: inserted, on 5 April 2023, by section 36 of the Coroners Amendment Act 2023 (2023 No 8).
Regulation 2 Director: inserted, on 1 April 2021, by section 175(2) of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).
Regulation 2 Director: revoked, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 driver: amended, on 1 March 1984, by regulation 2(3) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 10 (SR 1984/31).
Regulation 2 evidence of vehicle inspection: inserted, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
Regulation 2 fire authority: revoked, on 1 July 2017, by section 197 of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 (2017 No 17).
Regulation 2 flush median: inserted, on 1 September 1997, by regulation 2(2) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1997 (SR 1997/143).
Regulation 2 gross vehicle mass: inserted, on 1 September 1999, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 1999 (SR 1999/239).
Regulation 2 gross vehicle mass paragraph (b): amended, on 1 April 2021, by section 175(2) of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).
Regulation 2 heavy motor vehicle: amended, on 1 November 1989, by regulation 2 of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 20 (SR 1989/312).
Regulation 2 intersection second proviso: amended, on 1 July 1992, by regulation 2(2) of the Transport Regulations 1976, Amendment No 23 (SR 1992/184).
Regulation 2 invalid carriage: revoked, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(7) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Regulation 2 land transport rules: inserted, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
Regulation 2 lane: replaced, on 1 September 1997, by regulation 2(3) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1997 (SR 1997/143).
Regulation 2 level crossing: replaced, on 20 July 2005, by section 103(4) of the Railways Act 2005 (2005 No 37).
Regulation 2 light rail vehicle: replaced, on 20 July 2005, by section 103(4) of the Railways Act 2005 (2005 No 37).
Regulation 2 light rail vehicle lane: inserted, on 20 January 1995, by regulation 2(1) of the Transport Regulations 1976, Amendment No 27 (SR 1994/312).
Regulation 2 medical practitioner: inserted, on 18 September 2004, by section 175(3) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).
Regulation 2 mobility device: inserted, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(7) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Regulation 2 mobility device paragraph (b): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 moped: inserted, on 1 March 1984, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 10 (SR 1984/31).
Regulation 2 motor vehicle paragraph (b): revoked, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(7) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Regulation 2 motor vehicle paragraph (c): editorial change made by the PCO, on 8 August 2024, under sections 86(1) and 87(d) of the Legislation Act 2019 (2019 No 58).
Regulation 2 motor vehicle paragraph (f): amended, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(7) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Regulation 2 motor vehicle paragraph (g): inserted, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(7) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Regulation 2 motor vehicle paragraph (g): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 motor vehicle paragraph (h): inserted, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(7) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Regulation 2 motorcycle: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 motorcycle: amended, on 1 November 1993, by regulation 2(2) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 25 (SR 1993/295).
Regulation 2 motorcycle: amended, on 1 March 1984, by regulation 2(3) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 10 (SR 1984/31).
Regulation 2 omnibus: inserted, on 16 April 1998, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1998 (SR 1998/45).
Regulation 2 parking paragraph (b): replaced, on 1 September 1997, by regulation 2(4) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1997 (SR 1997/143).
Regulation 2 pedestrian crossing: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 3(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Regulation 2 Police officer: amended, on 1 October 2008, by section 130(3) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).
Regulation 2 Police officer: amended, on 1 July 1992, by regulation 2(3) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 23 (SR 1992/184).
Regulation 2 power cycle: revoked, on 1 March 1984, by regulation 2(2) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 10 (SR 1984/31).
Regulation 2 rail service: revoked, on 20 July 2005, by section 103(4) of the Railways Act 2005 (2005 No 37).
Regulation 2 rail vehicle: inserted, on 20 July 2005, by section 103(4) of the Railways Act 2005 (2005 No 37).
Regulation 2 rear axis paragraph (c): amended, on 1 April 2021, by section 175(2) of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).
Regulation 2 reflective material: inserted, on 16 April 1998, by regulation 2(2) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1998 (SR 1998/45).
Regulation 2 road: amended, on 22 December 1983, by regulation 2(2) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 9 (SR 1983/282).
Regulation 2 roadway: amended, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Regulation 2 safety zone: inserted, on 20 January 1995, by regulation 2(3) of the Transport Regulations 1976, Amendment No 27 (SR 1994/312).
Regulation 2 school bus paragraph (a): amended, on 1 October 1989, pursuant to section 144(2) of the Education Act 1989 (1989 No 80).
Regulation 2 school bus paragraph (b): amended, on 1 October 1989, pursuant to section 144(2) of the Education Act 1989 (1989 No 80).
Regulation 2 school bus paragraph (c): replaced, on 1 September 1999, by regulation 2(2) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 1999 (SR 1999/239).
Regulation 2 school crossing point: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 3(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Regulation 2 seat belt: revoked, on 1 September 1984, by regulation 3(2) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 11 (SR 1984/169).
Regulation 2 Secretary: revoked, on 20 August 1993, by section 35(3) of the Land Transport Act 1993 (1993 No 88).
Regulation 2 shared zone: inserted, on 20 January 1995, by regulation 2(4) of the Transport Regulations 1976, Amendment No 27 (SR 1994/312).
Regulation 2 signalling device: inserted, on 20 March 1980, by regulation 2(2) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 4 (SR 1980/31).
Regulation 2 signalling lamp: revoked, on 20 March 1980, by regulation 2(2) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 4 (SR 1980/31).
Regulation 2 temporary-use spare tyre: inserted, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 3 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Regulation 2 traffic officer: replaced, on 3 May 1999, by regulation 2 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 2) 1999 (SR 1999/83).
Regulation 2 traffic officer: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 traffic officer: amended, on 1 December 2004, by section 19(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 97).
Regulation 2 traffic sign: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 3(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Regulation 2 vehicle paragraph (d): revoked, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(7) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Regulation 2 vehicle paragraph (h): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 2 vehicle compliance certifier: inserted, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
Regulation 2 vehicle compliance certifier: amended, on 1 April 2021, by section 175(2) of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).
Regulation 2 warrant of appointment: revoked, on 1 July 1992, by regulation 2(5) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 23 (SR 1992/184).
Regulation 2 warrant of fitness: replaced, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
Regulation 2 zone parking control: inserted, on 4 April 1996, by regulation 2 of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 28 (SR 1996/43).
Part 1 Controlling authorities
[Revoked]Part 1: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
3 Controlling authorities
[Revoked]Regulation 3: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 2 Driving rules
[Revoked]Part 2: revoked, on 26 June 2008, pursuant to regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/133).
3A Motorways
[Revoked]Regulation 3A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
4 Keeping to left of road
[Revoked]Regulation 4: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
5 Driving in lanes
[Revoked]Regulation 5: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
6 Route of driving at intersections marked in lanes
[Revoked]Regulation 6: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
7 Changing direction
[Revoked]Regulation 7: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
8 Overtaking
[Revoked]Regulation 8: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
9 Giving way
[Revoked]Regulation 9: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
10 Approaching and entering intersections
[Revoked]Regulation 10: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
11 Railway crossings
[Revoked]Regulation 11: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
12 Pedestrian crossings
[Revoked]Regulation 12: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
12A Shared zone
[Revoked]Regulation 12A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
13 Crossing where school patrol operating
[Revoked]Regulation 13: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
14 Driving on footpath
[Revoked]Regulation 14: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
15 Drivers’ signals
[Revoked]Regulation 15: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
16 Passing lanes
[Revoked]Regulation 16: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
17 Riding dangerously
[Revoked]Regulation 17: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
18 Places controlled by traffic signals
[Revoked]Regulation 18: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
19 Rules as to towing
[Revoked]Regulation 19: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
20 Use of doors
[Revoked]Regulation 20: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
21 Speed limits
[Revoked]Regulation 21: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
22 Stopping and following distances
[Revoked]Regulation 22: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
23 Temporary speed limits
[Revoked]Regulation 23: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
24 Accidents and emergencies
[Revoked]Regulation 24: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
25 Minimum-speed lanes
[Revoked]Regulation 25: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
26 Dangerous substances on roads
[Revoked]Regulation 26: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
27 Unsafe vehicles and loads
[Revoked]Regulation 27: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
27A Particulars required to be notified and carried in respect of hazardous substances
[Revoked]Regulation 27A: revoked, on 3 May 1999, by regulation 4(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 2) 1999 (SR 1999/83).
28 Emissions of smoke or vapour
[Revoked]Regulation 28: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
29 Noise
[Revoked]Regulation 29: revoked, on 26 June 2008, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/133).
29A Children under 5 years to be restrained in approved child restraints
[Revoked]Regulation 29A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
30 Children of or over 2 years but under 8 years to be restrained in child restraints or seat belts if available
[Revoked]Regulation 30: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
30A Children under 15 years to be restrained if in front seat
[Revoked]Regulation 30A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
30B Seat belts to be worn by persons of or over 8 years
[Revoked]Regulation 30B: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
30C Exemptions from requirements relating to use of child restraints and seat belts
[Revoked]Regulation 30C: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
31 Safety helmets for motorcyclists
[Revoked]Regulation 31: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
32 Footrests
[Revoked]Regulation 32: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
33 Motor vehicles in convoy
[Revoked]Regulation 33: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
34 Loaded firearms
[Revoked]Regulation 34: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
35 Restrictions on stopping or parking vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 35: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
36 Vehicles used for public work or trade purposes
[Revoked]Regulation 36: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
37 Use of motor-vehicle lights
[Revoked]Regulation 37: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
37A Duties of drivers of light rail vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 37A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 3 Rules for cycles and mopeds
[Revoked]Part 3: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
38 Carrying restrictions
[Revoked]Regulation 38: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
38A Safety helmets for cyclists
[Revoked]Regulation 38A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
39 Towing restrictions
[Revoked]Regulation 39: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
40 Riding abreast
[Revoked]Regulation 40: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
41 Cycle tracks, footpaths, etc
[Revoked]Regulation 41: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
42 Lighting and reflector requirements for mopeds
[Revoked]Regulation 42: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
43 Lighting and reflector requirements for all cycles
[Revoked]Regulation 43: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
44 Lighting and reflector requirements for cycles manufactured on or after 1 January 1988
[Revoked]Regulation 44: revoked, on 16 April 1998, by regulation 6 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1998 (SR 1998/45).
44A Brakes
[Revoked]Regulation 44A: revoked, on 1 April 2002, by regulation 6(e) of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/44).
44B Careless riding
[Revoked]Regulation 44B: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 4 Animal traffic
[Revoked]Part 4: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
45 Use of road
[Revoked]Regulation 45: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
46 Method of leading animal from ridden animal
[Revoked]Regulation 46: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
47 Lights
[Revoked]Regulation 47: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 5 Loading and dimensions
48 Application of regulations 48B to 48F
[Revoked]Regulation 48: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
48A Interpretation
[Revoked]Regulation 48A: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
48B Restrictions affecting vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 48B: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
48C Restrictions affecting heavy passenger service vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 48C: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
48D Restrictions affecting trailers
[Revoked]Regulation 48D: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
48E Restrictions affecting cycles, mopeds, and motorcycles
[Revoked]Regulation 48E: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
48F Exemption in respect of road construction zones
[Revoked]Regulation 48F: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
48G Restrictions on towing of trailers by passenger service vehicles
(1)
[Revoked](2)
[Revoked](3)
[Revoked](4)
No person may operate a passenger service vehicle towing a trailer unless—
(a)
the vehicle—
(i)
[Revoked](ii)
[Revoked](iii)
complies with clause 3.3.2 and Appendix D of New Zealand Standard 5467.1993 (whatever the weight of the trailer); and
(b)
the trailer—
(i)
[Revoked](ii)
[Revoked](iii)
[Revoked](iii)
bears on its left side, in lettering not less than 30 mm high, its tare weight (following the words “tare weight”
) and its gross vehicle mass (following the words “gross vehicle mass”
), each expressed, in kilograms, correct to the nearest 50 kg; and
(iv)
complies with clause 3.3.2 and Appendix D of New Zealand Standard 5467.1993 (whatever its weight); and
(c)
[Revoked]Regulation 48G: inserted, on 1 September 1999, by regulation 6 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 1999 (SR 1999/239).
Regulation 48G(1): revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Regulation 48G(2): revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Regulation 48G(3): revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Regulation 48G(4)(a)(i): revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Regulation 48G(4)(a)(ii): revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Regulation 48G(4)(b)(i): revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Regulation 48G(4)(b)(ii): revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Regulation 48G(4)(b) first subparagraph (iii): revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Regulation 48G(4)(c): revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
49 General approval for overdimension vehicles and loads
[Revoked]Regulation 49: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(c) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
49A Specific approval for overdimension vehicles and loads
[Revoked]Regulation 49A: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(c) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
50 Flag to indicate excess dimensions
[Revoked]Regulation 50: revoked, on 1 July 2002, by regulation 5(1)(c) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142).
Part 6 Pedestrians
[Revoked]Part 6: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
51 Keeping to footpath
[Revoked]Regulation 51: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
51A Provisions relating to light rail vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 51A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
52 Using crossings
[Revoked]Regulation 52: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
53 Crossing roadway
[Revoked]Regulation 53: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
54 Entering crossings
[Revoked]Regulation 54: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
55 Loitering on crossings or in roadway
[Revoked]Regulation 55: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
56 Compliance with traffic directions
[Revoked]Regulation 56: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 7 Equipment
57 Compliance with equipment requirements
[Revoked]Regulation 57: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
58 Headlamps (including all forward-facing driving lights)
[Revoked]Regulation 58: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
59 Forward-facing side lamps
[Revoked]Regulation 59: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
60 Rearward-facing side lamps
[Revoked]Regulation 60: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
61 Stop lamps
[Revoked]Regulation 61: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
61A High mounted stop lamps
[Revoked]Regulation 61A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
62 Registration-plate illumination lamp and rear reflectors
[Revoked]Regulation 62: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
63 Direction-indicator lamps
[Revoked]Regulation 63: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
64 Additional lamps on heavy motor vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 64: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
65 Auxiliary lamps
[Revoked]Regulation 65: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
66 Warning devices for disabled or stopped vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 66: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
67 Special provisions as to lights on specialist vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 67: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
68 Brakes
[Revoked]Regulation 68: revoked, on 1 March 2007, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2007 (SR 2007/8).
69 Warning devices
[Revoked]Regulation 69: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
70 Steering
[Revoked]Regulation 70: revoked, on 1 April 2010, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/42).
71 Tyres
[Revoked]Regulation 71: revoked, on 1 April 2002, by regulation 6(e) of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/44).
72 Speedometer
[Revoked]Regulation 72: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
73 Windscreens and other glazing
[Revoked]Regulation 73: revoked, on 26 June 2008, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/133).
73A Laminated windscreens
[Revoked]Regulation 73A: revoked, on 1 January 1997, by regulation 6(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 29 (SR 1996/338).
74 Rear-vision mirror
[Revoked]Regulation 74: revoked, on 25 October 1999, by regulation 2(2) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 4) 1999 (SR 1999/315).
75 Sun visors
[Revoked]Regulation 75: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
76 Mudguards
[Revoked]Regulation 76: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
77 Dangerous fittings
[Revoked]Regulation 77: revoked, on 8 January 1998, by regulation 3 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 2) 1997 (SR 1997/341).
77A Alternative fuel systems
[Revoked]Regulation 77A: revoked, on 16 November 1981, by regulation 8(2)(a) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 7 (SR 1981/311).
78 Fitting of seat belts to vehicles first registered between 1 January 1955 and 1 November 1979
[Revoked]Regulation 78: revoked, on 1 April 2002, by regulation 6(e) of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/44).
78A Fitting of seat belts to vehicles first registered on or after 1 November 1979
[Revoked]Regulation 78A: revoked, on 1 April 2002, by regulation 6(e) of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/44).
78B Exemptions from requirements to fit seat belts
[Revoked]Regulation 78B: revoked, on 1 April 2002, by regulation 6(e) of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/44).
78C Seat belts to be kept secure and properly maintained
[Revoked]Regulation 78C: revoked, on 1 April 2002, by regulation 6(e) of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/44).
78D Defence of reasonable attempt to obtain or replace seat belt
[Revoked]Regulation 78D: revoked, on 1 April 2002, by regulation 6(e) of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/44).
79 Television in motor vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 79: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
80 Unsafe vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 80: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
81 Exhaust system and silencer
[Revoked]Regulation 81: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
82 Means of entrance and exit
[Revoked]Regulation 82: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
82A Mopeds and motorcycles to be fitted with footrests
[Revoked]Regulation 82A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
83 Couplings
[Revoked]Regulation 83: revoked, on 1 March 2007, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2007 (SR 2007/8).
83A Evidence of vehicle inspection or certificate of loading
[Revoked]Regulation 83A: revoked, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(7) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
84 Issue of warrants of fitness, certificates of fitness, certificates of loading, and permits
[Revoked]Regulation 84: revoked, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 3(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
85 Warrants or certificates of fitness to be displayed and vehicle standard maintained
[Revoked]Regulation 85: revoked, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 3(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
86 Current certificate or warrant of fitness to be delivered to purchaser on sale of motor vehicle
[Revoked]Regulation 86: revoked, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 3(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
87 Inspection of motor vehicles after accidents
(1)
A member of the Police who believes that a motor vehicle involved in an accident has been so damaged that it is unsafe may, by notice under section 115 of the Land Transport Act 1998, direct that the vehicle must not be operated on any road until there has been produced to any member of the Police—
(a)
fresh evidence of vehicle inspection; or
(b)
a letter from a vehicle compliance certifier advising that fresh evidence of vehicle inspection is not needed.
(1A)
The notice may contain a provision to the effect that the vehicle may continue to be operated on the roads for the purpose only of reaching a vehicle compliance certifier and obtaining evidence of vehicle inspection; and the provision may be unconditional, or subject to any limitations (as to speed, route, or any other matter) the member of the Police giving the notice thinks fit.
(2)
It shall be an offence for any person to use a vehicle on a road contrary to the terms of any notice issued under subclause (1):
provided that no person shall be deemed to have committed a breach of subclause (1), unless the court is satisfied that the traffic officer or Police officer had reasonable grounds for believing that in all the circumstances of the case the direction was necessary in the interests of the driver or person in charge of the motor vehicle or of any other person or of the public.
Compare: SR 1956/217 r 54
Regulation 87(1): replaced, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
Regulation 87(1A): inserted, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
88 Approval of appliances, etc, by Agency
[Revoked]Regulation 88: revoked, on 1 April 2010, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/42).
89 Exemptions of certain motor vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 89: revoked, on 1 April 2010, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/42).
90 Exemptions from equipment requirements
[Revoked]Regulation 90: revoked, on 1 April 2010, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/42).
Alternative fuel systems[Revoked]
Heading: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(a) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90A Interpretation
[Revoked]Regulation 90A: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90B Approval of alternative fuel systems by Director
[Revoked]Regulation 90B: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90C Approval of alternative fuel system for experimental purposes
[Revoked]Regulation 90C: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90D Variation or revocation of approval
[Revoked]Regulation 90D: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90E Certain persons authorised to install, inspect, and repair alternative fuel systems
[Revoked]Regulation 90E: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90F Director may authorise persons to install, inspect, and repair alternative fuel systems
[Revoked]Regulation 90F: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90G Authorised agencies
[Revoked]Regulation 90G: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90H Installation certificates
[Revoked]Regulation 90H: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90I Alternative fuel cylinders
[Revoked]Regulation 90I: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90J Testing of cylinders
[Revoked]Regulation 90J: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90K Issue of inspection certificate
[Revoked]Regulation 90K: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90L Inspection certificate
[Revoked]Regulation 90L: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90LA Alternative fuel systems to be safe
[Revoked]Regulation 90LA: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(b) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90M Fees
[Revoked]Regulation 90M: revoked, on 1 December 1990, by regulation 5(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 22 (SR 1990/333).
90N Offences relating to identification of CNG and LPG fuelled vehicles
[Revoked]Regulation 90N: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(c) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90O Offence relating to fuelling of CNG or LPG fuelled vehicle
[Revoked]Regulation 90O: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(c) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90P Offences relating to the fitting, repair, and testing of alternative fuel systems
[Revoked]Regulation 90P: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(c) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90Q Offence relating to identification of CNG or LPG fuelled vehicle
[Revoked]Regulation 90Q: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 3(c) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
Part 7A Vehicle identification numbers
[Revoked]Part 7A: revoked, on 26 June 2008, pursuant to regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/133).
90R Interpretation
[Revoked]Regulation 90R: revoked, on 26 June 2008, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/133).
90S Vehicle identification numbers
[Revoked]Regulation 90S: revoked, on 26 June 2008, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/133).
90T Structure of vehicle identification numbers
[Revoked]Regulation 90T: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90U Assignment of vehicle identification numbers
[Revoked]Regulation 90U: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90V Standards for compliance
[Revoked]Regulation 90V: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90W Reporting of vehicle identification numbers
[Revoked]Regulation 90W: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90X Inspection of vehicle identification numbers
[Revoked]Regulation 90X: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90Y Vehicle identification number issuing authority
[Revoked]Regulation 90Y: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90Z Inspection agents to issue vehicle inspection certificates
[Revoked]Regulation 90Z: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90ZA Recovery of costs
[Revoked]Regulation 90ZA: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90ZB Exemption from requirement to have vehicle identification number
[Revoked]Regulation 90ZB: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90ZC Correction and re-marking of vehicle identification numbers
[Revoked]Regulation 90ZC: revoked, on 1 April 2006, by regulation 5 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35).
90ZD Offences
[Revoked]Regulation 90ZD: revoked, on 26 June 2008, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/133).
Part 8 Pedestrian crossings
[Revoked]Part 8: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
91 Marking pedestrian crossings
[Revoked]Regulation 91: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
92 Lighting of pedestrian crossings
[Revoked]Regulation 92: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
93 Other indicators of the presence of a pedestrian crossing
[Revoked]Regulation 93: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
94 Unauthorised pedestrian crossings
[Revoked]Regulation 94: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
95 Removal of pedestrian crossings and indications thereof
[Revoked]Regulation 95: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
96 Prohibition of pedestrian crossings
[Revoked]Regulation 96: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 8A School crossing points
[Revoked]Part 8A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
96A Marking school crossing points
[Revoked]Regulation 96A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
96B Other indicators of presence of school crossing point
[Revoked]Regulation 96B: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
96C Unauthorised school crossing points
[Revoked]Regulation 96C: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
96D Removal of school crossing points and their indicators
[Revoked]Regulation 96D: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
96E Prohibition of school crossing points
[Revoked]Regulation 96E: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
96F Other requirements for school crossing points
[Revoked]Regulation 96F: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
96G Variation of requirements for school crossing points
[Revoked]Regulation 96G: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 9 School patrols
[Revoked]Part 9: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
97 Appointment of school patrols
[Revoked]Regulation 97: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
98 Duties of school patrols
[Revoked]Regulation 98: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
99 School-patrol signs
[Revoked]Regulation 99: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
100 School-patrol cone
[Revoked]Regulation 100: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
101 Uniforms
[Revoked]Regulation 101: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
102 Jurisdiction of teacher not affected
[Revoked]Regulation 102: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
103 Unauthorised patrols and signs
[Revoked]Regulation 103: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 10 Traffic islands and road markings
[Revoked]Part 10: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
104 Traffic islands
[Revoked]Regulation 104: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
105 Limit lines
[Revoked]Regulation 105: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
106 Warnings to be painted on road surface
[Revoked]Regulation 106: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
106A Cross-hatching may be marked on level crossing
[Revoked]Regulation 106A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
107 Lane-usage arrows
[Revoked]Regulation 107: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
108 No-stopping lines
[Revoked]Regulation 108: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
109 Special parking areas
[Revoked]Regulation 109: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
110 No-passing lines
[Revoked]Regulation 110: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
111 Non-conforming and undesirable islands and markings
[Revoked]Regulation 111: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
112 Dangerous traffic islands or devices
[Revoked]Regulation 112: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 11 Traffic signals
[Revoked]Part 11: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
113 Area controlled by traffic signals
[Revoked]Regulation 113: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
114 Supplementary traffic signals
[Revoked]Regulation 114: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
115 Traffic signal displays
[Revoked]Regulation 115: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
116 Green arrow signals
[Revoked]Regulation 116: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
116A Light rail vehicle signals
[Revoked]Regulation 116A: revoked, on 16 April 1998, by regulation 10(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1998 (SR 1998/45).
117 Traffic signal sequence
[Revoked]Regulation 117: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
118 Pedestrian-traffic signals
[Revoked]Regulation 118: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
119 Part-time traffic signals
[Revoked]Regulation 119: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
119A Dimensions of signals and symbols
[Revoked]Regulation 119A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
120 Non-complying and dangerous traffic signals
[Revoked]Regulation 120: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
120A Advance warning signals
[Revoked]Regulation 120A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 12 Traffic signs
[Revoked]Part 12: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
121 Classes of traffic sign
[Revoked]Regulation 121: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
122 Regulatory signs
[Revoked]Regulation 122: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
123 Parking signs
[Revoked]Regulation 123: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
124 Warning signs
[Revoked]Regulation 124: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
125 Pedestrian signs
[Revoked]Regulation 125: revoked, on 28 September 1988, by regulation 7(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 17 (SR 1988/187).
126 Information signs
[Revoked]Regulation 126: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
127 Vehicle-mounted signs
[Revoked]Regulation 127: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
127A Experimental traffic signs overriding traffic signals
[Revoked]Regulation 127A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
128 Erection of signs
[Revoked]Regulation 128: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
129 Description of signs
[Revoked]Regulation 129: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
130 Use of reflective material or illumination
[Revoked]Regulation 130: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
131 Support for traffic signs
[Revoked]Regulation 131: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
131A Signs on traffic signals or pedestrian poles
[Revoked]Regulation 131A: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
131B Combination of signs
[Revoked]Regulation 131B: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(d) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Part 13 Miscellaneous provisions
132 Motor-vehicle reliability trials
(1)
In this regulation the term trial means a motor-vehicle reliability trial which exceeds any continuous period of 12 hours, being an organised contest where drivers of motor vehicles compete in driving their vehicles over defined routes and against time schedules for the routes.
(2)
Not later than 1 month before the first day fixed for a trial, the organiser of the trial shall supply to the Agency full particulars of the routes and time schedules proposed for the trial, and the organiser shall not proceed with the trial and no person shall drive a motor vehicle in the trial until the Agency has approved, for the purposes of road safety and the protection of the roads over which the trial is to take place, of the routes and time schedules finally issued by the organiser for the information of the drivers.
Compare: SR 1956/217 r 75
Regulation 132(2): amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
133 Driving hours for goods-service vehicle drivers
[Revoked]Regulation 133: revoked, on 1 August 1987, by regulation 19 of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 15 (SR 1987/213).
134 Reporting of damage to other vehicles or property
[Revoked]Regulation 134: revoked, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 2(1) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 1998 (SR 1998/449).
135 Coroner’s proceedings
A copy of the reports of all proceedings before any Coroner arising out of any motor accident and of the Coroner’s findings relative thereto shall be forwarded on request to the Agency by the chief executive of the Ministry of Justice.
Regulation 135: amended, on 1 August 2008, by section 50(2) of the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47).
Regulation 135: amended, on 1 October 2003, pursuant to section 14(2) of the State Sector Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 41).
136 Offences
Every person commits an offence against these regulations who—
(a)
knowingly supplies any false or misleading information relating to his or her obligations under these regulations; or
(b)
omits or refuses to supply any information required to be given by him or her under these regulations; or
(c)
with intent to deceive, alters any warrant or certificate of fitness or other document issued under these regulations or any former regulations, or displays on any motor vehicle any altered warrant or certificate of fitness or other document issued under these regulations or any former regulations; or
(ca)
with intent to deceive, alters any evidence of vehicle inspection, or displays any altered evidence of vehicle inspection on any motor vehicle; or
(d)
fails to comply with a lawful direction, authorised by the Act or these regulations, given by a traffic officer or Police officer; or
(e)
fails to comply with any condition, duty, or obligation imposed by these regulations; or
(f)
fails to comply with any directions given by any traffic sign or road marking duly erected or made, or does any act prohibited by any such sign or marking; or
(g)
offends against or fails to comply with any provision of these regulations:
provided that it is not an offence against these regulations—
(a)
for a controlling authority to fail to erect or maintain any traffic sign or marking; or
(b)
for a school patrol to fail to comply with regulation 98.
Compare: SR 1956/217 r 131
Regulation 136(ca): inserted, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 8 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29).
Regulation 136 proviso: replaced, on 20 March 1980, by regulation 22 of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 4 (SR 1980/31).
136A Stationary vehicle offences
The following offences are stationary vehicle offences for the purposes of the definition of that term in section 41A of the Act:
(a)
an offence against regulation 37(5) (which relates to parking a goods service vehicle during the hours of darkness without a visible rear red light):
(b)
an offence against regulation 71(1) (which relates to using a worn or damaged tyre):
(c)
an offence against regulation 71(2) (which relates to using a smooth tyre).
(d)
[Revoked]Regulation 136A: inserted, on 1 September 1997, by regulation 9 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 1997 (SR 1997/143).
Regulation 136A(d): revoked, on 22 June 2005, by section 95(7) of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
136B Moving vehicle offences
(1)
An offence which is detected by approved vehicle surveillance equipment is a moving vehicle offence for the purposes of the definition of that term in section 2 of the Land Transport Act 1998, if it is one of the following:
(a)
an offence against regulation 11:
(b)
an offence against any bylaw made under the Transport Act 1962 providing for and regulating the use of priority lanes.
(2)
For the purposes of subclause (1), a priority lane is a traffic lane reserved for use under a bylaw made under the Transport Act 1962 by any of the following:
(a)
a specified class or classes of vehicle at specified times:
(b)
vehicles or a specified class or classes of vehicle occupied by a specified number of persons at specified times.
Regulation 136B: inserted, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 3 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 1998 (SR 1998/449).
137 Penalties
(1)
[Revoked](2)
Subject to subclause (1), every person who commits any offence specified in regulation 136 is liable to—
(a)
a fine not exceeding $1,000; and
(b)
if, in the opinion of the court, the offence relates to road safety, disqualification under section 80 of the Land Transport Act 1998.
Compare: SR 1956/217 r 132; SR 1970/272 r 6
Regulation 137(1): revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(e) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Regulation 137(2): replaced, on 25 January 2001, by regulation 12 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2000 (SR 2000/284).
137A Amount of goods and services tax excluded
[Revoked]Regulation 137A: revoked, on 1 September 1998, by regulation 7 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 2) 1998 (SR 1998/222).
138 Revocations, savings, and amendments
(1)
The regulations, notices, and warrants specified in Schedule 5 are hereby revoked.
(2)
Without limiting any provision of the Interpretation Act 1999,—
(a)
every limited speed zone, every other speed-restriction area, and every pedestrian crossing duly established at the commencement of these regulations under the Traffic Regulations 1956 or continuing in force under those regulations, and every road marking or traffic sign duly made or erected under the Traffic Regulations 1956 or under any warrant or notice specified in Schedule 5 and continuing in force at the commencement of these regulations shall, until it is revoked or replaced under these regulations, continue in force and have effect as if it had been established or made or erected under these regulations, notwithstanding any variation between the form thereof prescribed by the Traffic Regulations 1956 or, as the case may be, that warrant or notice and the form prescribed by these regulations:
(b)
the revocation of any regulations, warrant, or notice specified in Schedule 5 shall not affect any document made or any thing whatsoever done under the revoked regulations or warrant or notice, and every such document or thing, so far as it is subsisting or in force at the commencement of these regulations and could have been made or done under these regulations shall continue in force and have effect as if it had been made or done under the corresponding provision of these regulations, and as if that provision had been in force when the document was made or the thing was done.
(3)
[Revoked](4)
[Revoked](5), (6)
Amendment(s) incorporated in the regulations.
Regulation 138(2): amended, on 1 November 1999, pursuant to section 38(1) of the Interpretation Act 1999 (1999 No 85).
Regulation 138(3): revoked, on 1 June 1984, by regulation 57 of the Transport Licensing Regulations 1984 (SR 1984/119).
Regulation 138(4): revoked, on 1 June 1984, by regulation 57 of the Transport Licensing Regulations 1984 (SR 1984/119).
Schedule 1 Maximum noise output of new vehicles
Schedule 1: replaced, on 1 May 1985, by regulation 9 of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 12 (SR 1985/70).
1
In this schedule—
(a)
the term gross vehicle weight, in relation to a motor vehicle, means the weight specified as the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle by the manufacturer thereof:
(b)
the term power output, in relation to an engine, means the net power produced by the engine, measured in accordance with International Standard ISO 1585.
2
When measured in accordance with test methods laid down in British Standard 3425 or in ISO Recommendation 362, the maximum permitted noise level shall be—
| Vehicle type | Noise level dBA | |
| Moped | 77 | |
| Motorcycle having an engine capacity of 125 cm3 or less | 82 | |
| Motorcycle having an engine capacity of more than 125 cm3 | 86 | |
| Motor vehicle (being a motor car, van, or light truck) having a gross vehicle weight of 3 500 kg or less | 81 | |
| Motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of more than 3 500 kg and having an engine with a power output of 150 kW or less | 86 | |
| Motor vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of more than 3 500 kg and having an engine with a power output of more than 150 kW | 88 | |
Schedule 1A Fees
Schedule 1A: replaced, on 1 September 1998, by regulation 8 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 2) 1998 (SR 1998/222).
| Matter in respect of which fee payable |
Fee (inclusive of goods and services tax) ($) |
|
|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Revoked] | |
| 2 | [Revoked] | |
| 3 | [Revoked] | |
| 4 | [Revoked] | |
| 5 | [Revoked] | |
| 6 | [Revoked] | |
| 7 | Fee for issue of approval as authorised agency under regulation 90G— | |
(a)application fee |
74.50 | |
(b)annual fee for inspection of authorised agency under regulation 90G(8) |
74.50 | |
(c)application fee for approval of agency under regulation 90G(9) |
110.00 | |
| 8 | Fee for the issue of a duplicate inspection certificate under regulation 90K(4) | 5.12 |
Schedule 1A item 1: revoked, on 1 February 2017, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2016 (LI 2016/279).
Schedule 1A item 2: revoked, on 1 February 2017, by regulation 4 of the Traffic Amendment Regulations 2016 (LI 2016/279).
Schedule 1A item 3: revoked, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 10 of the Land Transport (Certification and Other Fees) Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/27).
Schedule 1A item 4: revoked, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 10 of the Land Transport (Certification and Other Fees) Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/27).
Schedule 1A item 5: revoked, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 10 of the Land Transport (Certification and Other Fees) Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/27).
Schedule 1A item 6: revoked, on 1 March 1999, by regulation 10 of the Land Transport (Certification and Other Fees) Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/27).
Schedule 2 Warrant of fitness
[Revoked]Schedule 2: revoked, on 13 March 1984, by regulation 8(2) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 10 (SR 1984/31).
Schedule 2A
[Revoked]Schedule 2A: revoked, on 1 August 1987, by regulation 21(1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 15 (SR 1987/213).
Schedule 3
[Revoked]Schedule 3: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(f) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Schedule 4 Description of traffic signs
[Revoked]Schedule 4: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(f) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
Schedule 5 Regulations and notices revoked
Regulations revoked
Traffic Regulations 1956 (SR 1956/217) (Reprinted with Amendments Nos 1 to 16, SR 1968/32)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 1 (SR 1957/252)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 2 (SR 1958/115)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 3 (SR 1959/44)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 4 (SR 1960/27)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 5 (SR 1960/135)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 7 (SR 1962/86)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 8 (SR 1963/67)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 9 (SR 1963/224)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 10 (SR 1964/85)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 11 (SR 1964/119)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 12 (SR 1964/208)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 15 (SR 1967/28)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 17 (SR 1969/54)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 18 (SR 1969/115)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 19 (SR 1970/157)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 20 (SR 1970/272)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 21 (SR 1971/117)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 22 (SR 1972/83)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 23 (SR 1972/252)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 24 (SR 1973/95)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 26 (SR 1973/316)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 28 (SR 1974/273)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 29 (SR 1974/323)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 30 (SR 1975/195)
Traffic Regulations 1956, Amendment No 31 (SR 1976/153)
Notices and warrants revoked
Notice dated 29 February 1928 Approving Symbols for Traffic Signs of Class C (Gazette, 1 March 1928, p 613)
Warrant dated 29 March 1945 Approving Provision of Additional Indication of Presence and Position of Authorised Pedestrian Crossings (Gazette, 12 April 1945, p 389)
Warrant dated 14 July 1952 approving Provision of Additional Indications of the Presence and Position of Pedestrian Crossings (Gazette, 24 July 1952, p 1249)
Notice dated 24 December 1957 Prescribing Form of Combined “No Stopping”
and “Parking”
Sign (Gazette, 16 January 1958, p 49)
Warrant dated 26 April 1962 Prescribing Form of Combined “Bus Stop”
and “Parking”
Sign (Gazette, 3 May 1962, p 694)
Notice dated 20 June 1963 Approving Indication of School-patrol Crossing (Gazette, 27 June 1963, p 883)
Notice dated 6 April 1966 Prescribing Form of “No Right Turn”
Sign (Gazette, 26 May 1966, p 847)
Traffic Signs Notice 1966 (SR 1966/105)
Traffic Signs Notice 1966, Amendment No 1 (SR 1970/82)
Schedule 6 School crossing point
[Revoked]Schedule 6: revoked, on 27 February 2005, by regulation 5(f) of the Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444).
P G Millen
Clerk of the Executive Council.
Date of notification in Gazette: 12 August 1976.
Notes
1 General
This is a consolidation of the Traffic Regulations 1976 that incorporates the amendments made to the legislation so that it shows the law as at its stated date.
2 Legal status
A consolidation is taken to correctly state, as at its stated date, the law enacted or made by the legislation consolidated and by the amendments. This presumption applies unless the contrary is shown.
Section 78 of the Legislation Act 2019 provides that this consolidation, published as an electronic version, is an official version. A printed version of legislation that is produced directly from this official electronic version is also an official version.
3 Editorial and format changes
The Parliamentary Counsel Office makes editorial and format changes to consolidations using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019. See also PCO editorial conventions for consolidations.
4 Amendments incorporated in this consolidation
Coroners Amendment Act 2023 (2023 No 8): section 36
Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48): section 175(2)
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 (2017 No 17): section 197
Traffic Amendment Regulations 2016 (LI 2016/279)
Land Transport (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 13): section 100(3)
Traffic Amendment Regulations 2010 (SR 2010/42)
Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72): section 130(3)
Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 47): section 50(2)
Traffic Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/133)
Traffic Amendment Regulations 2007 (SR 2007/8)
Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/35)
Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77): section 95(7)
Railways Act 2005 (2005 No 37): section 103(4)
Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 97): section 19(2)
Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2004 (SR 2004/444)
Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48): section 175(3)
State Sector Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 41): section 14(2)
Traffic Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/142)
Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/44): regulations 5, 6(e)
Traffic Amendment Regulations 2000 (SR 2000/284)
Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 4) 1999 (SR 1999/315)
Interpretation Act 1999 (1999 No 85): section 38(1)
Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 1999 (SR 1999/239)
Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 2) 1999 (SR 1999/83)
Traffic Amendment Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/29)
Land Transport (Certification and Other Fees) Regulations 1999 (SR 1999/27): regulation 10
Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 3) 1998 (SR 1998/449)
Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 2) 1998 (SR 1998/222)
Traffic Amendment Regulations 1998 (SR 1998/45)
Traffic Amendment Regulations (No 2) 1997 (SR 1997/341)
Traffic Amendment Regulations 1997 (SR 1997/143)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 29 (SR 1996/338)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 28 (SR 1996/43)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 27 (SR 1994/312)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 25 (SR 1993/295)
Land Transport Act 1993 (1993 No 88): section 35(3)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 23 (SR 1992/184)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 22 (SR 1990/333)
Education Act 1989 (1989 No 80): section 144(2)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 20 (SR 1989/312)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 17 (SR 1988/187)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 15 (SR 1987/213)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 12 (SR 1985/70)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 11 (SR 1984/169)
Traffic Licensing Regulations 1984 (SR 1984/119): regulation 57
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 10 (SR 1984/31)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 9 (SR 1983/282)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 7 (SR 1981/311)
Traffic Regulations 1976, Amendment No 4 (SR 1980/31)