Transport Regulations




NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 69 — 4 AUGUST 2016

(i) cross the continuous lines separating the traffic travelling in opposite directions;

(j) overtake any other vehicle;

(k) make or attempt to make a U-turn;

(l) reverse the vehicle; or

(m) stop or permit the vehicle to remain stationary unless under the control of a red traffic signal or being compelled to stop by an accident or other unavoidable cause.

(3) Any vehicle left unattended or stopped in contravention of clause 4(2)(f) or 4(2)(m) in the Tunnel may be removed by towing and the reasonable costs of the removal recovered from the owner of the vehicle.

  1. Pedestrians

(1) A pedestrian must not enter or remain in the Tunnel unless:

(a) the person obtains permission from a Tunnel Control Officer and is engaged on Agency business;

(b) as a result of any crash, breakdown or other emergency; or

(c) the person has a special authorisation from the Tunnel Manager.

(2) A pedestrian must not approach the tunnel control building unless the person obtains permission from a Tunnel Control Officer and is engaged on business with the Tunnel control operation.

  1. Cycles and wheeled recreational devices—A person must not ride a cycle or wheeled recreational device in the Tunnel unless the person obtains a special authorisation from the Tunnel Manager.

  2. Animals—A person must not drive an animal in the Tunnel unless the person obtains a special authorisation from the Tunnel Manager. In this clause, “drive” means to urge or force an animal to move in a particular direction and includes leading, herding and riding but does not include the transportation of an animal in a vehicle.

  3. Unsecured material on vehicles prohibited—A vehicle must not enter the Tunnel if it is loaded with, or is otherwise carrying, any material that is so unsafely secured or contained that the material moves freely, escapes or falls from the vehicle, or is likely to do so.

  4. Loose bulk loads to be covered—A goods service vehicle that is, or has been, used for carrying a loose bulk load must not enter the Tunnel unless the vehicle is covered in a manner that minimises any dust or residue from the load escaping from the vehicle.

  5. Vehicle dimension limits

(1) Vehicle dimension limits that apply in the Tunnel are:

(a) The maximum height for a vehicle is 4.27 metres.

(b) The maximum width for a vehicle is 2.6 metres.

(2) A vehicle that exceeds 4.27 metres in height must not enter the Tunnel.

(3) A vehicle that exceeds 2.6 metres in width must not enter the Tunnel unless the operator:

(a) prior to approaching the Tunnel, contacts a Tunnel Control Officer;

(b) obtains permission to proceed from a Tunnel Control Officer; and

(c) complies with any condition imposed by a Tunnel Control Officer.

  1. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods

(1) A vehicle must not enter the Tunnel if that vehicle is carrying dangerous goods in Class 1 explosives, except for articles listed in Table 2.1 of the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005.

(2) This bylaw does not apply to the carriage of dangerous goods that are required for the motive power or control of the vehicle or for an auxiliary vehicle system and are contained within the fuel, electrical, control or auxiliary system.

(3) This bylaw does not apply to the carriage of dangerous goods within the quantity limits and for the purposes set out in Schedule 1 of the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005.

  1. Restricted dangerous goods requiring special authorisation from the Tunnel Manager

(1) A vehicle must not enter the Tunnel if that vehicle is carrying the following restricted dangerous goods, unless the operator for each occasion obtains a special authorisation from the Tunnel Manager:

(a) Class 3 flammable liquids, packing groups I and II; or

(b) Class 6 Division 6.1 toxic substances, packing group I.

  1. Restricted dangerous goods requiring permission from a Tunnel Control Officer

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