This is the public consultation (yellow) draft of Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2015 (Rule 10011). It contains proposals for making minor, technical or other amendments to a number of Land Transport Rules.,

If you wish to comment on this draft Rule, please see the material headed ‘ Making a submission’ in the overview. The deadline for submissions is 10 July 2015 .

Contents

Section 1     Preliminary

• 1.1     Title
• 1.2     Scope
• 1.3     Commencement

Section 2     Heavy Vehicles

• 2.1    Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles 2004

Section 3     Traffic Control Devices

• 3.1    Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004

Section 4     Vehicle Lighting

• 4.1    Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004

Schedules

• Schedule 1
• Schedule 2
• Schedule 3
• Schedule 4
• Schedule 5

Section 1     Preliminary

1.1     Title

This Rule is Land Transport Rule: Omnibus Amendment 2015 .

1.2     Scope

This Rule amends the following Land Transport Rules:

Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles 2004 ;
Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 ;
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 .

1.3     Commencement

This Rule comes into force on 1 November 2015.

Section 2     Heavy Vehicles

2.1     Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles 2004

2.1(1)    This section amends Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles 2004 .

2.1(2)    In clause 1.2(4) , after “ 4.7(2),” insert “ 4.7(2A) ,”.

2.1(3)    In clause 1.2(4) , after “ 4.8(2),” insert “ 4.8(2A),”.

2.1(4)    Replace clause 4.7(2A) with:

 “4.7(2A)    Despite 4.7(2) and subject to 4.7(2B) , an imported vehicle may, instead of complying with 4.7(2) , have fitted as original equipment a 50 mm diameter fifth wheel that complies with UN/ECE Regulation 55: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Mechanical Coupling Components of Combinations of VehiclesE/ECE/324 Rev.1/Add.54/Rev.1 E/ECE/TRANS/505.”

2.1(5)    Replace clause 4.7(2B) with:

“4.7(2B)    A modification or repair to a 50 mm diameter fifth wheel that complies with 4.7(2A) must comply with 4.7(2)(a) or 4.7(2)(b) .”.

2.1(6)   In clause 4.7(3A) , replace “six months after the date on which the amendment Rule comes into force” with “29 December 2007”.

2.1(7)    Replace clause 4.8(2) with:

“4.8(2)        A 50 mm diameter kingpin and associated skid plate fitted to a vehicle must comply with:

“(a)      New Zealand Standard 5451: 1989, Coupling Devices for Articulated Vehicles — Fifth Wheel Kingpins ; or
“(b)     all of the following:

“(i)       Australian/New Zealand Standard 4968.1-2003: Heavy-road vehicles – Mechanical coupling between articulated vehicle combinations – Design criteria and selection requirements for fifth wheel, kingpin and associated equipment ; and
“(ii)      Australian/New Zealand Standard 4968.2-2003: Heavy-road vehicles – Mechanical coupling between articulated vehicle combinations – Testing and installation of fifth wheel and associated equipment ; and
“(iii)     Australian Standard 2174-2006: Articulated Vehicles – Mechanical coupling between prime movers and semitrailers – Interchangeability requirements.”.

2.1(8)    After clause 4.8(2) insert:

“4.8(2A)     Despite 4.8(2), and subject to 4.8(2B) , an imported vehicle may, instead of complying with 4.8(2) , have fitted as original equipment a 50 mm diameter kingpin and associated skid plate that complies with UN/ECE Regulation 55: Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Mechanical Coupling Components of Combinations of VehiclesE/ECE/324 Rev.1/Add.54/Rev.1 E/ECE/TRANS/505 .

“4.8(2B)      A modification or repair to a 50 mm diameter kingpin and associated skid plate that complies with 4.8(2A) must comply with 4.8(2)(a) or 4.8(2)(b) .”.

2.1(9)    In clause 4.8(3A) , replace “six months after the date on which the amendment Rule comes into force” with “29 December 2007”.

2.1(10)  In clause 4.8(4A) , replace “six months after the date on which the amendment Rule comes into force” with “29 December 2007”.

Section 3     Traffic Control Devices

3.1     Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004

3.1(1)   This section amends Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

3.1(2)   In clause 5.2(3) , after “regulatory” insert “, warning, or advisory”.

3.1(3)   Replace clause 7.7(3) , with:

“7.7(3)        A road controlling authority must not install, plant or place anything that presents a hazard to road users on a raised traffic island, unless the object is protected with barriers or is frangible.”

3.1(4)    In clause 8.4(5)(d) , replace “either side of the road” with “each approach to the school crossing point”.

3.1(5)    In clause 12.7, before “If a road controlling authority”, insert “12.7(1)”.

3.1(6)    After clause 12.7(1) , insert:

“12.7(2)      Despite 12.4(8) and 12.7(1) , the colour of the markings indicating a parking space that is reserved for ‘residents permit parking’ may be white, unless the parking space is reserved for all hours of the day and night.”

3.1(7)    In Schedule 1 Signs , replace item R1-2.1 with the item set out in Schedule 1.

3.1(8)    In Schedule 1Signs , after item R3-5.3 , insert the item set out in Schedule 2.

3.1(9)    In Schedule 1Signs , item R3-13.3 , under “ Description” replace “R3-13.1 ‘keep left’” with “R3-13 ‘keep left’”.

3.1(10)    In Schedule 1Signs , after item W2-1.23 , insert the item set out in Schedule 3.

3.1(11)    In Schedule 1Signs , after item W6-4 , insert the items set out in Schedule 4.

3.1(12)    In Schedule 1Signs , item W10-2 , under:

1. a. “ Description”, replace “triangle” with “equilateral triangle”.
2. b. “ Colour” replace “red” with “white”.
3. c. “ Colour” replace “white” with “red” the first time it occurs.
4. d. “ Size” replace “310 x 310 mm” with “sides 380 mm long”.
5. e. “ Size” replace “50 mm” with “38 mm”.

3.1(13)    In Schedule 1 Signs , item W19-2.1, under “ Symbol”, after “‘depiction of curve’ (as in W12-1 and W12-2 series)”, insert on a new line, “‘arrow depicting the shape of the curve’ (as in W12-1 and W12-2 series signs) with a ‘symbol of a railway line superimposed in the appropriate location’”.

[Note: an example of this new “Active LED railway crossing at curve” sign is included in Schedule 5 ].

3.1(14)   In Schedule 1Signs , item W19-2.1, under “ Text”, after “‘advisory speed in km/h’ (as for sign W12-3.2) or ‘SLOW DOWN’”, insert on a new line, “‘advisory speed in km/h’ (as for sign W12-3.2) or ‘SLOW DOWN’”.

3.1(15)    In Part 2 Definitions , replace the definition of “ Light-rail vehicle lane”, with:

“ light-rail vehicle lane means a lane reserved for the use of light-rail vehicles by a marking or sign installed:

"(a) at the start of the lane (unless the light-rail vehicle lane is a continuous loop); and
"(b) at each point at which the lane resumes after an intersection.”

Section 4     Vehicle Lighting

4.1     Amendments to Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004

4.1(1)     This section amends Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 .

4.1(2)     Under “ Material incorporated by reference” replace “Land Transport New Zealand” with “New Zealand Transport Agency” in both places at which it occurs.

4.1(3)    After clause 7.2(3) , insert:

“7.2(4)        The light emitted from a forward-facing side-marker lamp must be diffuse light that is substantially white or amber on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 2006.

“7.2(5)        The light emitted from a forward-facing side-marker lamp must be diffuse light that is substantially amber on vehicles manufactured on or after 1 January 2006.”

4.1(4)    In clause 7.6(8), replace “exceeds 1.8 m in overall width” with “is 1.8 m or more in overall width”.

4.1(5)    In clause 7.6(9), replace “exceeds 1.8 m in overall width” with “is 1.8 m or more in overall width”.

4.1(6)    In clause 9.1(2), before “fitted to a heavy motor vehicle”, insert “that is required by the Rule or any other enactment to be”.

Schedules

[Note: graphic depictions of signs are not included in the final Rule but some are included in this consultation draft to assist interpretation].

Schedule 1

[Reference 3.1(7)]

Sign R1-2.1 Variable speed limit

Schedule 2

[Reference 3.1(8)]

New general supplementary sign

Schedule 3

[Reference 3.1(10)]

Barriers not working supplementary

Schedule 4

[Reference 3.1(11)]

Example:
Crash sign

Example:
Breakdown sign

Schedule 5

[Reference 3.1(13)]

Example:
Active LED railway crossing at curve sign