This page provides information for road controlling authorities (RCAs) about what they need to know and how to work with the NZ Transport Agency to incorporate changes under the new rule.
Detailed information, including background, key contacts, bridge assessment guides and the specialist vehicle permitting process can be found in the RCA information pack .
What the Transport Agency seeks from all road controlling authorities.
The implementation of VDAM 2016 has four key pieces of information and actions required by RCAs:
| Key rule change | Action required by RCAs | By when |
| Email the NZ Transport Agency to inform whether own 50MAX road network can be added to the new 45/46 tonne map. | Anytime up to 1 December 2017. |
| Conduct assessments of bridges and structures for the new mass limits to ensure road safety is maintained, and post any restrictions. Darren Goodall, Opus, Wellington Andrew Ball, Beca, Tauranga Jeremy Waldin, Opus, Christchurch | 1 December 2017 |
| Conduct assessments of bridges and structures on public transport networks for the new axle limits to ensure road safety is maintained. Post any restrictions. | 1 December 2018 |
| Understand new permit process and make changes to own permitting information and processes as required. Riccardo Areosa | From 1 February 2017 |
Helpful information
Below are helpful tools and links to support you in making decisions under the new rule:
- The pavement cost calculators ( fixed cost or adjustable cost options)
pavement cost calculatorand guidehelphelpsyou calculate wear and tear on pavements. - View the current 45/46 tonne route map .
- Read the passenger service vehicle summary guide .
- View the permitting manual .
- Read questions and answers relating to the VDAM Rule 2016 .