Land Transport Act 1998

The Land Transport Act 1998 is an Act of parliament in New Zealand. The act's stated purpose is to:

Promote safe road user behaviour and vehicle safety; and
Provide for a system of rules governing road user behaviour, the licensing of drivers, and technical aspects of land transport, and to recognise reciprocal obligations of persons involved; and
Consolidate and amend various enactments relating to road safety and land transport; and
Enable New Zealand to implement international agreements relating to road safety and land transport.

The act also provides law enforcement agencies such as the New Zealand Police with powers over motor vehicles and drivers. The act describes offences that motorists may commit and details subsequent penalties.