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Road User Rule 2011: the main proposal in this
Rule is a repeal of the give way rule which required
left-turning traffic to give way to the right - from
late March 2012 left-turning traffic will have a free
turn at uncontrolled intersections or intersections
controlled by the same signs or signals. Rules at T-intersections
will also change, with traffic on the terminating road
now giving way to traffic on the through road. The FOMC
supported these changes; read our submission here.
Omnibus Amendment Rule 2011: FOMC submission
on miscellaneous Rule changes which includes a proposal
to allow breakaway brakes to be fitted to light trailers
(like caravans), which was proposed by the FOMC and
Motor Caravan Association.
Road User Charges Bill: Key proposals in the
RUC Bill include a change in the definition of
vehicle weight for the purposes of calculating RUC (to
the lesser of the vehicle manufacturer’s GVM or
the maximum allowable mass), as well as abolishing time
licenses. These changes have particular impacts on motorhomes,
farm machinery and vintage commercials, which are discussed
in the FOMC's submission.
For our submission on the subsequent MoT discussion
document proposing the new RUC weights and vehicle types,
click here.
Driver Licensing Rule Amendment: this Rule proposes
to strengthen motorcycle licensing and create a new
moped licence requiring all riders to upgrade from a
car licence. For a copy of our submission, click here.
Passenger Service Vehicles: FOMC submission
on proposals to amend the PSV construction rules.
ACC motor vehicle levy consultation 2011/12: minor
changes are proposed to next year's levies, mainly raising
the petrol tax and reducing the licence levy. For more
details, read our submission.
Lighting Amendment Rule 2011: this rule proposes
some minor technical amendments and mandatory brake
lights and indicators on all new light trailers. Read
our submission here.
ACC motor vehicle levy consultation 2010/11: ACC
proposed raising the levies for motor vehicles, with
motorcycles in particular facing large increases between
200-300%. For the FOMC's comments on these plans, click
here.
Road Safety Strategy 2020: read our submission
on the Ministry of Transport's strategy to improve road
safety, which includes proposals to reduce the drink-drive
limit, raise the minimum driving age, and require WoFs
for mopeds, amongst many others.
Land Transport Enforcement Powers Bill: also known
as the "anti-cruising" Bill, this and its
sister "crushing" Bill amend and enhance current
'boy racer' legislation. Under this Bill, it is proposed
to prohibit "cruising", and the Federation
of Motoring Club's submission
argued this could prohibit legitimate car club events,
rallies or parades, and we recommended changing the
wording in the Bill so that enforcement of any bylaw
only applied to a night-time curfew.
Biofuels: FOMC submission
on the government Bill which mandates biofuel blends
into retail fuels (ethanol in petrol, or biodiesel).
Older (carb-fed) cars are not compatible with ethanol,
yet this Bill may introduce ethanol in all petrol grades.
Read our detailed analysis
of what it means for owners of classic vehicles
(please note, the Biofuel Bill has since been repealed,
but retail sales will continue).
Road User Rule: the FOMC's submission
commented on proposals to prohibit the use of hand-held
cellphones while driving, parking on grass verges, and
mandating the use of motorcycle lights during the daytime.
Vehicle Equipment (Noise) Rule: read our submission
on this Rule - which proposes stricter standards on
exhaust noise - and how it will affect not only 'boy
racers' in modified Jap-imports, but also those with
factory muscle cars.
Compulsory Third Party Vehicle Insurance: this
Ministry of Transport proposal affects all motorists,
whether you already have insurance or not. Read the
FOMC's submission here.
Download a PDF copy of the MoT's discussion document
here.
Steering Systems Rule: this Rule will apply
the new Special Interest Vehicle criteria to late-model
left-hand-drive cars, to make it easier to import them
without having to convert to RHD. Click here
for the Federation of Motoring Club's submission on
the draft proposal.
Frontal Impact Amendment: details of the Federation
of Motoring Clubs submission on the review of the Frontal
Impact Amendment Rule, which created a ‘Unique
Collectible Vehicle’ category (now referred to
as Special Interest Vehicle), are contained here.
Vehicle Equipment (Immobilisers) Rule: read
our submission
on the Rule to require immobilisers to be fitted to
all new and used cars imported after a certain date.
Traction Engines Rule: FOMC comments
on proposed new operational requirements for traction
engines.
Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule: FOMC comments
on the 2007 review of the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions
Rule, which introduces minimum emissions standards for
used-imports for the first time (commencing in 2008),
but exempts light vehicles built before 1990.
Fuel Consumption Information Rule: read the
FOMC’s submission
on the LTNZ proposal to mandate the collection of fuel
economy data for all future new/used imported cars.
Operator Licensing Amendment: FOMC submission
on the amendment to the Operator Licensing Rule, which
prohibits using ‘special interest vehicles’
in a commercial service e.g. wedding hire or rental.
Tyres & Wheels Rule: click here
for our comments on this Rule which proposes tighter
controls on the use of snow tyres.
Dangerous Goods: read our submission
on restrictions for carrying small quantities of fuel.
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