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Light trailers
This page describes the legal dimension requirements in Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016 of the dimension limits for light trailersAlso read Vehicle dimensions and mass for general...
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State highways and the design and management of state highway assets can potentially affect natural waterways and drainage patterns.If you are designing, constructing or maintaining stormwater assets...
View ArticleStormwater, erosion and sediment control
Stormwater can be defined as rainwater which has landed either on the ground, a roof or other impervious area. State highways intercept and affect natural waterways and drainage patterns. The routes...
View ArticleTraffic Notices
Traffic notice for the week 24 February - 2 March 2017Traffic notices provide a brief overview of likely traffic disruptions for the following week. Full closures are also advertised in the Weekend...
View ArticleNelson, Marlborough and Tasman maintenance programme
Title has changed:NelsonNelson, Marlboroughand Tasman maintenance programmeInformation about roadworks in the Nelson and TasmanNelson-Marlborough-Tasman regionWell maintained roads are an important...
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South Island’s first ‘smart’ pedestrian crossing
The high-tech crossing is the first of its kind in the South Island. “It can tell if a person is taking a longer or shorter time to cross the road and it will adjust the cross time accordingly,” says...
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Motor vehicles Check/change your addressRenew your vehicle licence (rego)Put your vehicle licence (rego) on holdBuy a road user charges (RUC) licenceLet us know you’ve sold a vehicleLet us know you’ve...
View ArticleMotorists asked to avoid SH1 Huntly
The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to please avoid travelling on State Highway 1 near Huntly.The road is currently closed between Tainui Bridge Road in Huntly and Waingaro Road in Ngaruawahia....
View ArticleNew skate park inspired by volcanic heritage now open
The Valonia Street skate park has been designed to reflect a lava flow. It starts at its highest point in a 'crater' before running through a series of volcanic coloured terraces and skateable features...
View ArticleOtago crash closes State Highway 87 Middlemarch to Kyeburn, at Kokonga –...
This highway could be closed until mid this afternoon so drivers are encouraged to bear this in mind.Drivers should follow the posted detour via Waipiata to the west which may add an additional half...
View ArticleExemptions related to the passenger service (P) endorsement application process
What could I be exempt from?We take the safety of everyone on our roads very seriously. You can apply for an exemption to the passenger endorsement application process when you are confident that:you...
View ArticleApplying for a vehicle recovery (V) endorsement
Who needs a vehicle recovery endorsement?Tow truck and car transporter drivers are the most common drivers who need an endorsement for vehicle recovery. If you operate a vehicle recovery service of any...
View ArticleApplying for a driving instructor (I) endorsement
Who needs a driving instructor endorsement?Teaching people to drive for your business, or any kind of payment, requires you to have a driving instructor (I) endorsement on your licence. Be aware that...
View ArticleDriver licence test: driving instructor (I) endorsements
You need to have passed a practical licence test in the last five yearsBefore an I endorsement is granted you must demonstrate your ability to drive safely. This means you will need to sit a full...
View ArticleEndorsement courses: driving instructors (I)
The approved course is aligned with eight unit standards on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) framework. If you successfully complete a course, you can have the unit standards you’ve...
View ArticleApplying for a testing officer (O) endorsement
Who needs a testing officer endorsement?To conduct practical driving tests, you must be employed by the NZ Transport Agency, a testing agent contracted to the Transport Agency or the NZ Defence...
View ArticleExemptions related to vehicle recovery (V), driving instructor (I) and...
Recognition of overseas driving experienceYour application for a P, V, I or O endorsement requires you to have held a New Zealand full class 1 licence for at least two years. If you’ve held an overseas...
View ArticleGetting an endorsement - DFRTW
This page will help you if you are applying for any of the following endorsements:Applying for a forklift (F) endorsement for driving forkliftsApplying for a rollers (R) or tracks (T) endorsement for...
View ArticleApplying for an R, T or W endorsement for special-type vehicles
If you drive a special-type vehicle on the road, you must have an endorsement on your licenceR endorsement for vehicles on rollers.T endorsement for vehicles on self-laying tracks.W endorsement for...
View ArticleApplying for a forklift (F) endorsement
Who needs a forklift endorsement?If you drive a forklift on the road, you must have an F endorsement on your driver licence.You also need the class of driver licence appropriate for the weight of the...
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