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Numbers
Excessive speed is a contributing factor in 20% of all fatal and serious injury crashes on New Zealand roads. It continues to be a huge public health and road safety issue. Each year, around 80 people...
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Campaign backgroundIn a safe system, no one deserves to be killed or seriously injured because they have made a mistake.To achieve a safe system, it’s important to recognise that people are...
View ArticleKiwis driving overseas
Get an international driving permit to go with your driver licenceAn international driving permit (IDP) is an internationally recognised translation of your current driver licence. It is not a licence...
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Highway incident management protocol memorandum of understandingThe purpose of the MOU is to ensure the Transport Agency and Emergency Services have a common operational protocol to deal with incidents...
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Procurement tools
Procurement manual tools Supplier selectionAttribute weight setting toolPrice quality evaluation toolPrice quality method practice note Public transportBus and ferry cost indexation toolCost indices...
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Approved in-vehicle security camera systems for taxis
The Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing 2007 requires taxis operating in major towns and cities to have:mandatory in-vehicle camera systemsmandatory telecommunications systems to include 24-hour,...
View ArticleConstruction Update
PROGRESS THROUGH AUGUSTJULYOver the last month, work has involved pavement construction, bridge upgrades, service locations,protections, and various retaining walls. The daytime safe work zones arewere...
View ArticleOur other websites
The NZ Transport Agency is involved in a number of projects and campaigns that have their own websites.We also work closely with other organisations in the transport sector.Bike Wise – nationally...
View ArticleWellington region maintenance programme
Information about roadworks in the Wellington-Kāpiti regionWell maintained roads are an important part of keeping people safe. While we aim to do this work with as little disruption as possible, we...
View ArticleComplaint about a specific matter
We continuously aim to improve the quality of transport services provided to New Zealanders – and we welcome your feedback to help us ensure services meet high standards. Here we explain how you can...
View ArticleBuses and taxis
Buses and taxis (including shuttles), that carry passengers for hire or reward, must meet all the vehicle standards required of them. There are added safety requirements because they provide public...
View ArticleHeavy buses
Heavy buses (sometimes called omnibuses) have a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of more than 3500kg.There are three classes of heavy bus:Omnibuses with a GVM of 3500 and 4500kg (MD3)Omnibuses with a GVM of...
View ArticleFlood and fire damaged vehicles
Flood damaged, water damaged and written off vehicles that have not been correctly repaired can compromise the safety of vehicle features such as safety belt pretensioners, airbags and certain...
View ArticleCaution advised for motorists ahead of spring southerly blast
"The weather forecast indicates we’ve got some wild weather coming our way, and this could impact roads and driving conditions. As conditions can change rapidly, we advise people to check the latest...
View ArticleSouth Island road advice: snow, sea swells, high winds
Coastal swells and high windsThe West Coast of the South Island has had coastal swells in the past day and there are also swells of up to four metres forecastfor the Kaikoura Coast. High tides are...
View ArticlePractical tests
Practical tests assess your drivingThe practical driving tests are designed to assess your ability to apply your knowledge of road rules and safe driving practices.Get lots of practise (we recommend at...
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Traffic control devices manual - Definitions
Some of the terms listed below may have different meanings depending on their context in a particular section of the manual. Contact info@nzta.govt.nz if you require clarification.A | B | C | D | E | F...
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