This act outlines responsibilities and rules for participants in the land transport system in New Zealand. Here’s a summary of the key points:
You need to have a valid driver’s licence to drive a vehicle. Vehicles must be safe and operated according to the rules.
You can’t drive recklessly, dangerously, carelessly or inconsiderate of others. Loads on vehicles need to be properly secured.
You must follow the road rules and emergency rules. There are limits on alcohol and drug use when driving. You have to comply with directions from enforcement officers.
The act covers additional responsibilities for road transport, including not giving false information, not impersonating officers, and rules about heavy vehicles.
There are sections on driver licensing, transport services licensing, work time and logbooks, and offences related to driving. The act outlines penalties and procedures for various offences.
It also covers disqualification of drivers, demerit points, licence suspension, and vehicle impoundment. There are processes for appealing decisions and mitigating penalties in some cases.
The act gives enforcement officers powers to enforce the rules, including powers to stop vehicles, give directions, enter premises, and arrest people in certain circumstances.
This act aims to regulate land transport to improve safety and compliance on New Zealand’s roads.
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1: Short Title and commencement, or
“This provision explains the name of the law and when it starts working”
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.
This Act is administered by the Ministry of Transport.
