Legislation
The Land Transport Act 1998 aims to: deter serious and repeat offenders, provide for an improved driver licensing system, reduce risks on New Zealand's roads and consolidate land transport safety legislation.
Land transport management act 2003
This Act sets out the requirements and processes for local authorities to obtain funding for roading construction and maintenance, and for the funding of Police on-road enforcement.
Land transport management amendment act 2008
The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the aim of achieving an affordable, integrated, safe, responsive, and sustainable land transport system.
There are many different Acts and regulations governing land transport in New Zealand. This large and complex body of legislation is currently being simplified. A number of Acts have been restructured into the Land Transport Act 1998 and regulations are being converted into Land Transport Rules.
An Act to constitute Transit New Zealand and define its functions and powers.
The Ministry of Transport administers a number of Acts, Regulations, Orders and Rules and is responsible for preparing changes to any legislation within the Transport portfolio.
