September 2026 update

Road-user rules will change

Rules applying to road users will change.

Land Transport (Road User) Amendment Rule (No 2) 2026

What's changing

Who's affected

People and businesses using certificates of loading for vehicles may use electronic certificates instead of attaching them to vehicles.

When

The change comes into force on 1 July 2027.

Background

The government says the change will enable electronic certificates of loading. It removes wording that refers to a certificate being attached to the vehicle.

Read the official text on legislation.govt.nz