New Zealand Road Code
In today's article we are going to address the topic of New Zealand Road Code, a topic that has captured the attention of many people in recent years. New Zealand Road Code has generated great interest both in the academic community and in the professional field, due to its relevance in today's world. Throughout this article, we will explore different perspectives and approaches related to New Zealand Road Code, with the aim of offering a complete and updated view on this topic. From its origin to its possible future implications, we will analyze various aspects to fully understand the importance and impact of New Zealand Road Code in contemporary society.
The New Zealand Road Code is the official road safety manual for New Zealand published by NZ Transport Agency. It is a guide to safe driving practices and traffic law in New Zealand, and is also the basis for theory and practical driving tests.
There are separate editions:
- The Official Road Code (cars and light vehicles requiring a class 1 licence)
- The Official Road Code for Heavy Vehicle Drivers (vehicles 3500 kg and heavier, and licence classes 2–5)
- The Official Road Code for Motorcycles (two-wheeled vehicles, and licence class 6)
- The Official Code for Cyclists provides rules for cyclists on New Zealand's roads.
The latest versions of the printed Road Code books are available online, but in both cases need to be read in conjunction with any updates – which are posted on NZTA's Road Code updates page.[1]
The Road Code contains a list of all questions that can be asked in the theory test for the learner licence. Answers are not included with the questions and must be either deduced from reading the Road Code, or researched using an external website such as Driving Tests.[2]
For tourist drivers, the Visiting Drivers Project has been created to improve road safety for tourists.[3]
History
As Transport Minister in the new Labour Government[4] Bob Semple introduced the first Highway Code in 1936.[5] It had no speed limit, but required motorists to be able to stop in half the distance they could see and not to overtake trams when they stopped.[6] Introduction of the British Highway Code was being well publicised at the time.[7]
References
- ^ Agency, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport. "Road code – All updates". Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Free Road Code Practice | Driving Test". www.drivingtests.co.nz.
- ^ "Visiting Drivers Project". NZ Transport Agency. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "First Labour Cabinet EVENING STAR". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 5 December 1935. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "ROAD SAFETY. OTAGO DAILY TIMES". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 4 December 1936. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "THE HIGHWAY CODE. OTAGO DAILY TIMES". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 4 December 1936. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Search results for Highway Code + Belisha". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
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