9 AUGUST 2012 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 94 2601

Schedule 4—Period of trial

The trial may begin after the publication of this notice and, unless terminated earlier, must end by 31 July 2014.

Schedule 5—Conditions

Speed Limit

The variable speed limit at a location listed in Schedule 3 must be set in accordance with Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003 and the "Variable Speed Limit at Rural Intersections" notice published in the New Zealand Gazette, 9 August 2012, No.94, page 2598.

Signs

At least one "Variable speed intersection warning" sign must be installed on the main road on each approach to an intersection listed in Schedule 3 for which a variable speed limit has been set.

R1-1, R1-1.1 or R1-3 signs that comply with Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 must be installed on each departure from an intersection listed in Schedule 3 for which a variable speed limit has been set.

"Active intersection warning" signs, as described in this notice, may be installed on the approach to intersections listed in Schedule 3 for which a variable speed limit has not been set.

Evaluation

An evaluation and analysis shall be undertaken as outlined in the trial application document dated 27 September 2011, received from the NZ Transport Agency Highways and Network Operations Group. An interim evaluation report must be sent to me after six months of operation and a final report by 31 August 2014.

Signed at Wellington this 6th day of August 2012.

GLENN BUNTING, Network Manager.

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Traffic Signs—Extension of 40km/h Advisory School Zones Trial

Pursuant to subclause 3.4(1) of Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 ("the Rule") and a delegation from the NZ Transport Agency, I, Glenn Bunting, Network Manager, hereby authorise an extension of the trial of 40km/h advisory school zone signs:

(a) for the purposes described in Schedule 1;

(b) at the locations stated in Schedule 2;

(c) for the period specified in Schedule 3;

(d) subject to the terms and conditions detailed in Schedule 4.

Schedule 1—Purpose of Trial

The purpose of the trial is to:

(a) evaluate the effectiveness and safety of traffic signs that differ from those specified in Schedule 1 of the Rule;

(b) assess the effect of advisory speed signs as an alternative means of managing traffic in school zones;

(c) evaluate the effectiveness of advisory school zone signs in urban areas, on roads with moderate traffic volumes in rural areas and in a different geographical area of New Zealand from the original trial.

Schedule 2—Location

The locations approved for this trial are as follows:

Auckland Council

Ararimu Road, Hillview Road and Mceldownie Road at Ramarama School;

Glenbrook-Waiuku Road at Glenbrook School;

Halsey Drive and Godwit Place at Halsey Drive School.

Schedule 3—Period of trial

The trial may begin after the publication of this notice and, unless terminated earlier, must end by 31 July 2013.

Schedule 4—Conditions

Form and Layout of Signs

The form and layout of the signs for this trial must conform with the description set out in Schedule 2 of the "Traffic Signs – 40km/h Advisory School Zones Trial" notice published in the New Zealand Gazette, 5 May 2011, No. 59, page 1381.

Signs

Each approach to the school zone on the main road outside the school must have "40km/h advisory school zone" signs installed on both sides of the road facing traffic approaching the school zone.

Side roads that intersect with the school zone must have at least one "40km/h advisory school zone" sign installed facing traffic approaching the school zone.

At least one "School zone ends" sign must be installed on each road leaving the school zone.