Tackling unsafe speeds
The Government is making changes to speed management to tackle unsafe speeds on New Zealand roads.
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Drivers Have More Time to Gain Full Licence
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter has announced an automatic two-year extension for Drivers holding a current five-year learner or restricted car or motorbike licence which expires in the period from 1 December 2019 to 1 December 2021.
Safety focus in improved drug driver testing
Improving the safety of all road users is the focus of a new public consultation document on the issue of drug driver testing.
Land Transport Rule: Work Time in Large Passenger Service Vehicles 2019
In April 2019, Transport Minister Phil Twyford recommended that the Govenor-General make a land transport rule to provide flexibility to bus operators when scheduling rest breaks for bus drivers in accordance with changes to the Employment Relations Act.
Counting the social cost of crashes
The Ministry of Transport’s annual update released today puts the estimated social cost of motor vehicle fatal and injury crashes in 2017 at $4.8 billion
Inquiry into the use of external security consultants by government agencies
As part of the inquiry undertaken by Doug Martin and Simon Mount QC, on behalf of the State Services Commission (SSC), into the use of external security firms by Government agencies, the Ministry of Transport provided a number of documents. These documents related to access to the Motor Vehicle Register by security consultants
Christmas/New Year holiday road deaths statistics
The Ministry will be updating this webpage with relevant statistics through the holiday period this year
We are driving further and more than ever before
Contact: Harriet Palmer: 027 4277 437 | h.palmer@transport.govt.nz
Or email: media@transport.govt.nz
Increases to Petrol Excise Duty and Road User Charges
On 28 June 2018, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced an increase in petrol excise duty of 3.5 cents per litre to take effect from 31 September 2018, and further 3.5 cent increases in 2019 and 2020.
Social cost of road crashes and injuries publication
The 2017 social cost of road crashes and injuries update shows the total social cost of motor vehicle injury crashes in 2016. This is estimated at $4.17 billion
Transport Outlook Future State
Our transport sector is experiencing a period of rapid technological change and is influenced by many uncertain factors such as consumer preferences and the future size and make-up of our population. The ways in which we travel and move our freight around the country constantly change and will no doubt look much different in 25 years. That’s why it’s important to understand the drivers of change and what the future for transport may look like as we head into the mid-21st Century.
ITF Report on shared mobility in Auckland
The International Transport Forum has produced a report simulating the potential effects of shared mobility in Auckland. Shared mobility refers to the use of shared taxis taking up to six passengers or taxi-buses taking 8-16 passengers.
New Zealand's vehicle fleet breaks records
MoT has released its Annual Vehicle Fleet statistics. These show the fleet size, number of vehicles and distance travelled per capita all growing during 2016.
Draft Government Policy Statement on land transport
The Ministry of Transport has released the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport 2018/19 – 2027/28.
Third Road User Charges evaluation report available
The third evaluation of the new road user charges system has been completed.
Public charging guidelines for Electric Vehicles
The NZ Transport Agency has published the first of a series of guidelines for public electric vehicle charging facilities.
Recommended Strategic Approach for transport in Auckland
The Government and Auckland Council have released the Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) Recommended Strategic Approach.
Land Transport Amendment Bill introduced
The Land Transport Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on 12 September 2016. The Bill aims to promote the efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of the land transport system.
Mandatory alcohol interlocks for serious and repeat drink-drivers
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss has announced that alcohol interlock sentences will become mandatory for serious and repeat drink-drive offenders.
What do you care about most when you travel?
How do you rank safety, cost, travel time, reliability, environment and maintenance when you travel? Complete our survey and have your say.