The Traffic Control Devices Rule contributes to the safe and efficient operation of our road network. This is done by ensuring traffic control devices are uniform in appearance and placement, adhere to minimum standards, and are safely designed, installed and used by RCAs.
The purpose of this proposed amendment Rule was to make changes to Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.
The Rule sets out the requirements for safe, appropriate and consistent design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices by road controlling authorities (RCAs) nationwide. It aims to ensure traffic control devices are consistent throughout New Zealand, so that road users know what to do in areas which aren't familiar to them.
The proposed amendment Rule would allow RCAs to take advantage of a wider range of traffic control devices to implement, improve or maintain safe and efficient traffic management. The proposed changes to the Rule will also ensure that the Traffic Control Devices Rule is consistent with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (the Road User Rule) and other legislation, update engineering practice and allow the use of some new technologies.
