News
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed that previously announced increases in fuel excise duty (FED) of 3 cents per litre and increases in Road User Charges (RUC) will take effect as scheduled from 1 October.
From next year, all taxis in our larger towns and cities will be fitted with security cameras in a move designed to enhance the safety of both taxi drivers and their passengers.
Cabinet has signed off on a package of measures designed to significantly reduce the impact of drink drivers on our roads.
Cabinet has agreed to strengthen penalties for drivers causing death.
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Our Work
The government has recently released Safer Journeys, its ten-year road safety strategy.
The Ministry has commissioned research on the management of fuel efficiency in New Zealand commercial fleets. The commissioned research is available in two reports on our website.
An initial list of seven roads has been confirmed that the government considers to be Roads of National Significance.
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Legislation
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says changes to Land Transport, Maritime and Marine Protection Rules coming into force on 1 April will simplify regulations without compromising safety.
New road user rules came into effect on 1 November 2009. The new rules include banning the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving, the requirement for riders of mopeds and motorcycles to use headlights during daytime, and a clarification of how to use special vehicle lanes.
The Land Transport Amendment Act 2009 (the Act) gives Police greater powers to deal with the problem of people driving under the influence of drugs. Provisions for combating drugged driving came into force on 1 November 2009.
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Research
Every month the Ministry produces a crash statistics report. It provides an update on how many people are killed or injured on our roads every month.
Motor vehicle crashes in New Zealand is an annual statistical statement on road crashes in New Zealand.
The TMIF contains a large set of transport sector-related indicators that provide both quantitative and qualitative information about all aspects of transport.
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Publications
The July/August 2010 issue of MOTivate, the Ministry’s external online newsletter, has been released. To subscribe to MOTivate please email publications@transport.govt.nz.
The Statement of Intent sets out the Ministry's work programme over the next three years by providing a full outline of our work and priorities.
The annual statistical report on New Zealand's vehicle fleet for 2009 has been released.
Safer Journeys is a ten year strategy designed to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads over the next decade.
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