E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 In the usual manner, not all the information about changes to the road rules is being communicated, only the mobile phone ban is getting mentioned, full list of changes is: The full list of provisions in the amendment Rule covered in this document are: 1) the ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones when driving 2) the use of special vehicle lanes by vehicles not otherwise allowed on them 3) the correct wearing of seatbelts 4) the use of headlamps on moped and motorcycles during the day 5) allowing cyclists to make a hook turn 6) the use of mopeds or motorcycles on footpaths by postal services 7) the rights and duties of users of mobility devices and wheeled recreational devices 8) exemptions from arm signalling for cyclists at roundabouts 9) towing speeds for vehicles without a rigid towing system 10) parking a vehicle on the road margin 11) child safety locks in taxis 12) the use of blue beacons on vehicles 13) pedestrians waiting at pedestrian crossings 14) passenger service vehicles at level crossings 15) the use of safety chains on light trailers 16) requirements for cycle lights (must be visible for 100m) 17) priorities for use of shared paths by road users 18) Road Controlling Authorities’ marking of stopping places/stands 19) responsibility for the use of seat belts on buses Obviously not all apply to the average drive, but some do, for more details check out the Land Transport web-site here: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/publications/road-...2009/index.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Hmm, I thought all trailers required a safety chain... that one about the push bikes requiring a proper light is good, I'm sick of cyclists with no lights at all. I sort of think all cars should have their lights on during the day even if it's just the fog lights, makes them much easier to spot, However not everyone does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 this is what springs to my mind over legislated .... and ill informed is it all really necessary and how well will we be informed of these changes? - or will it be "sorry officer, i had no idea, the law is changing every 5 seconds" .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 My thoughts exactly Ollie, that's why I posted this up. Ignorance of the law is no excuse apparently? How you are supposed to keep up with all the changes is beyond me, and how well will other road users be aware of some of this stuff? I can just imagine what would happen if I tried a hook turn on a bike on the 1st November round here, I might just be able to mutter "don't you know the law has changed" as they cart me off on a stretcher into the waiting ambulance... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 you know reg costs when up on October 1st? it's now 100 for 3 months rego... was 58... ohhh it's $10 for licencing and the rest is basically acc levies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) Now way really?? How much is it a year then over $300 I assume. Might have to reclass the Corolla. f**k im so up for a mass ACC boycott, those f**kers need to die of gonorrhoea and rot in hell, hate them with a passion. Love the way they have cooked their books to help them go privet on the cheap and write off massive debt, I hope government get my second favourite organisation together for a mass audit. Edited October 14, 2009 by Apex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 it was something like 340 - 360 or something close to that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Has rego gone up already? I thought the ACC levy increase proposals were still open for submission til the 10th of November... They want to increase it 2 - 3 times for motorcycles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 And they're talking about changing it again. To about $300+ a year for a car. You can keep up with the changes by signing up to email notifications from the nzta, but most people don't know about that. Alot of the rules above are simply clarifications, or relaxing of rules, but the towing speeds one is ridiculous! There are now about 4 different towing speeds depending on the situation. How is this clear and unconfusing??? As per usual its legislative madness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted October 14, 2009 I got a ticket the other day for towing a trailer too fast Sucks balls Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notec 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) I went onto the website after I saw that the rego charges have gone up and now it's $388.06 for 12 months , didn't it used to be like $250? Thats a rip Edited October 14, 2009 by Laura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 BS, think ill put mine on hold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 I went onto the website after I saw that the rego charges have gone up and now it's $388.06 for 12 months , didn't it used to be like $250? Thats a rip Just had a look myself, still $247.86 for 12mths. $127 for 6mths. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 What website? LTSA still lists a lower price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 figured out why mine was 100... it's because it was non-petrol... what a crock of sh*t... why is it more expensive to licence a non-petrol vs a petrol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Because the acc levies aren't loaded onto the fuel tax like they are with petrol, so you pay more per year. Apparently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) Because the acc levies aren't loaded onto the fuel tax like they are with petrol, so you pay more per year. Apparently. they are in road user charges tho arn't they? ahh thats what she was talking about: RUC fees increased on 1 October 2009: New RUC rates (PDF, 40 KB) Edited October 14, 2009 by DRTDVL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Thank goodness, I was spewing the bastards had put it up without warning, I would have juiced up all my cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 sorry people. first time registering the 406... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notec 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2009 What website? LTSA still lists a lower price. Really? I went onto the LTSA website and got those more expensive prices.. Included the link: http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/vehicle-ownership/registration.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laadeelaa 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2009 Really? I went onto the LTSA website and got those more expensive prices.. Included the link: http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/vehicle-ownership/registration.html What a crock of sh*t. They need to sack the person who put up those details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted October 15, 2009 Try these ones. The ones you posted are for initial vehicle registration. Not the ongoing annual vehicle licensing fee. The fees in your link is a registration fee PLUS the normal licensing fee for the period you choose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notec 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2009 Try these ones. The ones you posted are for initial vehicle registration. Not the ongoing annual vehicle licensing fee. The fees in your link is a registration fee PLUS the normal licensing fee for the period you choose. Oh really? phew thanks for that.. I just typed in car rego and it came up with that, i thought they were abit excessive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2009 Does the E30 quailfy for a classic car rego? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted October 22, 2009 As far as I'm aware there is no such thing. There is Vintage Vehicle rego which applies to cars older than 40 years. Our 1942 Willy's is registered as such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
