Locals across Auckland, may soon find it easier to navigate the region's traffic rules.

Auckland Transport, in collaboration with Auckland Council, has proposed consolidating multiple traffic-related bylaws into one streamlined document.

This review aims to simplify Auckland’s existing traffic bylaws without making any changes to current driving, parking, or vehicle-use regulations.

Andrew McGill, Group Manager for Transport Network Planning and Policy at Auckland Transport, explained the benefits of this approach.

“The aim is to have all of Auckland’s traffic-related rules in one place instead of spread across three different bylaws,” he said.

“It won’t change how you can currently drive, park and move around Auckland, but it will help make the rules clearer and easier to follow.”

The proposal would merge Auckland Transport’s Traffic Bylaw 2012, Auckland Council’s Traffic Bylaw 2015, and elements of the Auckland Council Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013 into a new, unified Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw.

While this update won’t alter existing driving practices, it does aim to address some specific issues more effectively.

For example, it would allow authorities to respond more efficiently to concerns such as unpermitted vehicles on beaches or unsafe truck parking.

Additionally, the review will remove outdated regulations that are no longer enforceable, such as setting speed limits—a responsibility now managed by central government under the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024.

Louise Mason, General Manager for Policy at Auckland Council, clarified the purpose of bylaws in supporting local needs.

“Bylaws are local rules designed to respond to issues that affect residents and to reflect the views of the region’s communities,” Mason stated.

“The council’s elected governing body gives the final sign-off on bylaw changes, which can then be enforced by the police, councils, and council-controlled organisations.”

Auckland residents are encouraged to share their views on this proposal.

Public feedback is open from Monday, 4 November to Wednesday, 4 December 2024, on Auckland Transport’s “Have Your Say” page, with details available on in-person events for those interested in attending.