Sets speed limits on roads within the jurisdiction of the local authority, as defined in the Local Government Act 2002. Reference should be made to NZS 9201: Part 1 Introductory and to the legislation referenced under New Zealand Legislation for any other definitions not included in this Part. This Model Bylaw incorporates a range of existing practices from throughout the country. It has been drafted to provide a general model so that by means of specific modifications each local authority may meet its individual requirements. Small local authorities should be able to use the document with minimal modification and without undertaking substantial investigations.
