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Scoop
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Supply Chain Partners Face Significant Fines If They Contribute To Speeding, Fatigue Or Overloading By Truck Drivers
Press Release – Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand has launched a set of resources raising awareness about the 'Chain of Responsibility' provisions in the Land Transport Act, that can result in serious fines for those who influence truck drivers to breach transport rules. The national road freight association, Transporting New Zealand, is calling on all parties across the supply chain to play their part in preventing speeding, breach of work time rules and overladen trucks. Transporting New Zealand has launched a set of resources raising awareness about the 'Chain of Responsibility' provisions in the Land Transport Act, that can result in serious fines for those who influence truck drivers to breach transport rules. Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says that it isn't just truck drivers with road safety responsibilities. 'If your conduct contributes to truck drivers exceeding speed limits, breaching work time rules, or operating over-weight vehicles, you can be liable for a fine of up to $25,000 under the Land Transport Act.' 'This is relevant to everyone from transport company directors, cargo owners, processors, and ports. All those supply chain parties whose instructions, expectations and facilities can contribute to non-compliance.' 'While it is ultimately the responsibility of truck drivers and road freight businesses to ensure they are operating safely and compliantly, the Chain of Responsibility provisions recognise that other parties are often in a position of power when it comes to getting freight delivered.' 'Transporting New Zealand has always maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards deliberate non-compliance by transport operators, and that remains unchanged.' Kalasih says he hopes that the Chain of Responsibility resources will encourage conversations between transporters, their clients, and transport facilities like processing plants and ports. 'Issues that really put road freight companies under pressure include last minute timing and delivery changes, unrealistic ultimatums from supply chain partners, and a lack of weighing facilities or parking facilities.' Kalasih would like to see supply chain partners have clear chain of responsibility policies, and increased use of written contracts with appropriate protections for transporters. 'If all parties across the supply chain play their part, it puts truck drivers and road freight companies in the best position to deliver the freight task safely and efficiently.' Chain of Responsibility Resources Chain of Responsibility Posters can be downloaded here: Physical copies can be ordered by emailing info@ with order details and a business address. Transporting New Zealand's Terms and Conditions for Carriage of Goods template is available for members through their member portal: The NZTA Chain of Responsibility Fact Sheet is available here:
Scoop
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Supply Chain Partners Face Significant Fines If They Contribute To Speeding, Fatigue Or Overloading By Truck Drivers
The national road freight association, Transporting New Zealand, is calling on all parties across the supply chain to play their part in preventing speeding, breach of work time rules and overladen trucks. Transporting New Zealand has launched a set of resources raising awareness about the "Chain of Responsibility" provisions in the Land Transport Act, that can result in serious fines for those who influence truck drivers to breach transport rules. Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says that it isn't just truck drivers with road safety responsibilities. "If your conduct contributes to truck drivers exceeding speed limits, breaching work time rules, or operating over-weight vehicles, you can be liable for a fine of up to $25,000 under the Land Transport Act." "This is relevant to everyone from transport company directors, cargo owners, processors, and ports. All those supply chain parties whose instructions, expectations and facilities can contribute to non-compliance." "While it is ultimately the responsibility of truck drivers and road freight businesses to ensure they are operating safely and compliantly, the Chain of Responsibility provisions recognise that other parties are often in a position of power when it comes to getting freight delivered." "Transporting New Zealand has always maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards deliberate non-compliance by transport operators, and that remains unchanged." Kalasih says he hopes that the Chain of Responsibility resources will encourage conversations between transporters, their clients, and transport facilities like processing plants and ports. "Issues that really put road freight companies under pressure include last minute timing and delivery changes, unrealistic ultimatums from supply chain partners, and a lack of weighing facilities or parking facilities." Kalasih would like to see supply chain partners have clear chain of responsibility policies, and increased use of written contracts with appropriate protections for transporters. "If all parties across the supply chain play their part, it puts truck drivers and road freight companies in the best position to deliver the freight task safely and efficiently." Chain of Responsibility Resources Chain of Responsibility Posters can be downloaded here: Physical copies can be ordered by emailing info@ with order details and a business address. Transporting New Zealand's Terms and Conditions for Carriage of Goods template is available for members through their member portal:
1News
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- 1News
Speed cameras' range confirmed as NZTA takes over from police
Police have now passed responsibility for speed cameras over to the New Zealand Transport Agency, which is placing them in a fleet of SUVs. NZTA started rolling out its speed camera-equipped vehicles in Auckland in May and - as of the start of this month - has been the sole operator of the equipment. Police are no longer operating their vans. A response to an Official Information Act request shows the range of the NZTA cameras' radar is a maximum of 300m. NZTA said: 'The typical detection range of the equipment is 150 metres. The radar is capable of detection up to a range of 300 metres, depending on its use and installation.' It said their radar units transmit continuously and that the mobile camera systems are paired with a high-definition still image camera. ADVERTISEMENT 'They do not use high-definition video and do not use automatic number plate recognition,' the agency said. The system used is the Acusensus Harmony camera, which was approved under the Land Transport Act in April this year. Police officers continue to have speed detection equipment which they operate from their own vehicles and these can have a much longer range - beyond 1km. Road policing Inspector Peter McKennie said police have "not reduced their speed enforcement efforts with NZTA now taking over full responsibility of speed cameras". He added: "We will continue to operate radar and laser speed detection equipment, as well as pace-checking vehicles for speed. With lasers, this includes the ability to clearly identify individual vehicle speeds out of a line of traffic at distances in excess of one kilometre away." 'Not hidden' The NZTA SUVs are unbranded and park on the sides of roads to monitor drivers and are positioned to be visible to drivers. ADVERTISEMENT A spokesperson said at the time of the launch of the first SUV in May: "So while our safety cameras in SUVs and trailers will be visible to drivers and will not be hidden, they won't be signposted." NZTA is also planning to add trailers to its mobile speed camera fleet later this year. By the end of the rollout, there will be 44 mobile cameras nationwide, with 35 operating at any given time. Speed camera-equipped trailers would join the SUVs later this year. (Source: Supplied) NZTA head of regulatory strategic programmes Tara Macmillan previously said mobile speed cameras will save lives. 'Speeding drivers can cause serious and irreparable harm on the roads, including deaths and serious injuries,' she said. "Evidence shows that we can reduce the chance of people being killed or seriously injured in crashes if drivers travel within speed limits, and that is why we have safety cameras." The exact timing and location of the cameras is based on factors such as crash data and feedback from local communities. ADVERTISEMENT 'Mobile cameras will be used in places where there is a risk of people being killed or seriously injured in a crash," Macmillan said.
Scoop
04-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users
Press Release – New Zealand Police Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a stolen firearm being located and three vehicle impounds for sustained loss of traction and driver licence Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users. This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community. Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a stolen firearm being located and three vehicle impounds for sustained loss of traction and driver licence offences. Further Police activities occurred across the district with Tasman Police staff supported by the Anti-Social Road User team from Christchurch. The team deployed across Nelson Bays and Marlborough resulting in over 50 vehicles being inspected and deemed unsafe or defective. Five more vehicles were impounded for Land Transport Act offences. Over 100 Infringement notices were issued for speeding, restraint and distraction offences amongst many others. Following the operation, Police have laid charges against multiple individuals for unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, sustained loss of traction, driving whilst suspended, driving whilst disqualified and threatening behaviour. Further charges are being considered.
Scoop
04-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Tasman Targets Anti-Social Road Users
From Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 1 June 2025, Tasman Police delivered an operation focused on anti-social road users. This was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community. Two search warrants were executed, resulting in a stolen firearm being located and three vehicle impounds for sustained loss of traction and driver licence offences. Further Police activities occurred across the district with Tasman Police staff supported by the Anti-Social Road User team from Christchurch. The team deployed across Nelson Bays and Marlborough resulting in over 50 vehicles being inspected and deemed unsafe or defective. Five more vehicles were impounded for Land Transport Act offences. Over 100 Infringement notices were issued for speeding, restraint and distraction offences amongst many others. Following the operation, Police have laid charges against multiple individuals for unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, sustained loss of traction, driving whilst suspended, driving whilst disqualified and threatening behaviour. Further charges are being considered.
