Review of the VDAM Rule
The Associate Transport Minister has released a discussion document, proposing changes to the VDAM Rule, for NZ’s heavy vehicle dimensions and mass limits.
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Where does the money go?
Find out how the revenue collected from petrol excise duty, road user charges, and motor vehicle registration and licensing fees is divided.
Increase to petrol excise duty (PED) and road user charges (RUC)
New petrol excise duty (PED) and road user charges (RUC) from 1 July 2015.
Electronic stability control now mandatory for all new light vehicles
From 1 July 2015 all new light passenger and goods vehicles certified for entry into New Zealand will be required to have electronic stability control (ESC).
Second Road User Charges evaluation report available
The second stage evaluation of changes to the Road User Charges Act 2012 has been released, including a particular focus on light diesel vehicles.
North Auckland Line (NAL) Business Case Released
This business case has examined the rail options for Northland, and the strategic case for how rail investment in the region contributes to Government priorities.
Survey shows most under fives buckled in
Most New Zealand pre-schoolers are protected when they travel, a Ministry of Transport survey shows.
Small passenger services review underway
A review of transport licensing law applying to small passenger service vehicles (SPSV) is underway, as announced by Associate Transport Minister, Craig Foss
Final GPS 2018 Release
The final GPS 2018 has now been released
Road safety important over long weekend
The Ministry of Transport is reminding road users to take care on the road over an up-coming long weekend, especially in light of an analysis of summer crashes.