road rules

The Associate Minister of Transport, Hon Craig Foss, has signed into law 13 amendment Rules that make minor changes to existing Land Transport Rules. They’ll come into force soon- December 1st!

CAN’s submission is here; thanks to those who worked on it.  Here are some of the rules which apply directly to cyclists-

New Zealand's idiosyncratic give-way road rules are set to change.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has this morning unveiled the Government's Safer Journeys 10-year road safety strategy.

In a speech at parliament, Mr Joyce confirmed a package of measures to tackle teen drivers. The package will go to Cabinet this month. It includes:

* Raising the driving age from 15 to 16;

* Requiring novice drivers to have 120 hours' supervised practice before driving alone;

* Introducing a zero drink-drive limit for drivers under 20;

* Better education;