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If the proposed changes to Vehicle Dimensions and Mass weight limits, over-dimension route and time restrictions, and EV licence-class thresholds would save fuel, why is their implementation being delayed until a Phase 2 decision rather than being implemented immediately to extend Phase 1 fuel-saving measures?

Answered Question 17990 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • If the proposed changes to Vehicle Dimensions and Mass weight limits, over-dimension route and time restrictions, and EV licence-class thresholds would save fuel, why is their implementation being delayed until a Phase 2 decision rather than being implemented immediately to extend Phase 1 fuel-saving measures?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised that proposed changes to licence class weight thresholds were consulted on as part of my Land Transport Rules Reform programme from 25 February – 25 March 2026. I am expecting to consider final advice on Rule changes, including timing and implementation, shortly.