Bylaws Part 10: Speed Limits
This Bylaw allows the Council to set speed limits by resolution, on all roads under its control and in certain designated locations specified in the Bylaw.
This Bylaw is made pursuant to section 684(13) of the Local Government Act 1974, the Local Government Act 2002 and the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003, and allows the Council to set speed limits in relation to roads and areas under its control in the district.
1.0 SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT
1.1 The title of this bylaw is the Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2007, being part 10 of the Hastings District Council Bylaws.
1.2 The speed limits described in the schedules come into force on the date specified in the schedules.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 Pursuant to Section 684(1)(13) of the Local Government Act 1974, the Local Government Act 2002 and Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003 the Hastings District Council makes this bylaw to set speed limits as specified in the schedules.
2.2 So far as they are applicable, and are not contrary to the provisions of this bylaw, the provisions of the introductory bylaw 2005 are incorporated into and form part of this bylaw.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Road, Speed limit, and Urban traffic area all have the meanings ascribed to them in the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003.
4.0 SPEED LIMITS
4.1 The roads or areas described in the schedules specified in paragraph 8 or as shown on a map referenced in the schedules, (and attached to this Bylaw) are declared to have the speed limits specified in those schedules and maps, which are part of this bylaw.
5.0 OFFENCES
5.1 Every person commits an offence against this Bylaw who operates a vehicle in excess of the bylaw speed limits set by this bylaw.
SCHEDULES
Schedule 1: | Roads that have a speed limit of 20 km/h (Schedule 1 is not used in this bylaw). |
Schedule 2: | Roads that have a speed limit of 30 km/h. (Schedule 2 is not used in this bylaw). |
Schedule 3: | Roads that have a speed limit of 40 km/h (Schedule 3 is not used in this bylaw). |
Schedule 4: | Urban traffic areas - roads that have a speed limit of 50 km/h. |
Schedule 5: | Roads that have a speed limit of 60 km/h. |
Schedule 6: | Roads that have a speed limit of 70 km/h. |
Schedule 7: | Roads that have a speed limit of 80 km/h |
Schedule 8: | Roads that have a speed limit of 90 km/h. (Schedule 8 is not used in this bylaw). |
Schedule 9: | Rural areas - roads that have a speed limit of 100 km/h. |
Schedule 10: | Roads that have a holiday speed limit. |
Schedule 11: | Roads that have a variable speed limit. (Schedule 11 is not used in this bylaw). |
Schedule 12: | Roads that have a minimum speed limit (Schedule 12 is not used in this bylaw). |
Schedule 1
Not used in this bylaw.
Schedule 2
Not used in this bylaw.
Schedule 3
Not used in this bylaw.
Schedule 4: Urban traffic areas – 50 km/h
The roads or areas described in this schedule or as shown on a map referenced in this schedule are declared to be urban traffic areas that have a speed limit of 50 km/h, except for those roads or areas that are:
(a) described as having a different speed limit in the appropriate schedule of this bylaw; or
(b) shown on a map as having a different speed limit, as referenced in the appropriate schedule of this bylaw.
Reference | Speed | Description | Date Speed Limit Comes into Force | Legal Instrument | Previous Legal Instrument |
S4/01 | 50 km/h | At Hastings, Flaxmere and Havelock North: All the roads within the area marked on the map entitled “Hastings District Speed Limits Bylaw 2007”, number HDC04001/4 and identified in the legend as an urban traffic area having a speed limit of 50 km/h, except for those roads or areas that are marked on the said map and identified in the legend as having a different speed limit, as referenced in the appropriate schedule of this bylaw | 1 October 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2005 – amendment dated 20 July 2006 |
S4/02 | 50 km/h | At Puketapu, Bridge Pa, Clive, Paki Paki, Te Awanga, Omahu and Fernhill, Whakatu, Haumoana, and Waimarama: All the roads within the area marked on the map entitled “Hastings District Speed Limits Bylaw 2007”, number HDC04001/5 and identified in the legend as an urban traffic area having a speed limit of 50 km/h, except for those roads or areas that are marked on the said map and identified in the legend as having a different speed limit, as referenced in the appropriate schedule of this bylaw. | 1 October 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2005 – amendment dated 20 July 2006 |
S4/03 | 50 km/h | At Maraekakaho: All the roads within the area marked on the map entitled “Hastings District Speed Limits Bylaw 2007”, number HDC04001/ 6 and identified in the legend as an urban traffic area having a speed limit of 50 km/h, except for those roads or areas that are marked on the said map and identified in the legend as having a different speed limit, as referenced in the appropriate schedule of this bylaw. | 1 October 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2005 – amendment dated 20 July 2006 |
Schedule 5: 60 km/h
The roads or areas described in this schedule or as shown on a map referenced in this schedule are declared to have a speed limit of 60 km/h.
| Reference Number | Speed Limit | Description | Date Speed Limit Comes into Force | Legal Instrument | Previous Legal Instrument |
S5/01 | 60 km/h | At Twyford: All the roads within the area marked on the map entitled “Hastings District Speed Limits Bylaw 2007”, number HDC04001/4, and identified in the legend as having a speed limit of 60 km/h, as referenced in the appropriate schedule of this bylaw. | 1 October 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2005 – amendment dated 20 July 2006 |
Schedule 6: 70 km/h
The roads or areas described in this schedule or shown on a map referenced in this schedule are declared to have a speed limit of 70 km/h.
| Reference Number | Speed Limit | Description | Date Speed Limit Comes into Force | Legal Instrument | Previous Legal Instrument |
S6/01 | 70 km/h | At Hastings and Flaxmere, Havelock North, Pakowhai, Clive, Bridge Pa, Putorino, and Waiohiki: All roads marked on the map entitled “Hastings District Speed Limits Bylaw 2007” as shown on maps HDC04001/4, HDC04001/5, and HDC04001/6, and identified in the legend as having a speed limit of 70 km/h. as referenced in the appropriate schedule of this bylaw. | 1 October 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2005 – amendment dated 20 July 2006 |
S6/02 | 70Km/h | At Waipatiki: | 1 October 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2005 – amendment dated 20 July 2006
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Schedule 7: 80 km/h
The roads or areas shown on a map referenced in this schedule are declared to have a speed limit of 80 km/h.
| Reference Number | Speed Limit | Description | Date Speed Limit Comes into Force | Legal Instrument | Previous Legal Instrument |
S7/01 | 80 km/h | At Hastings and Flaxmere, and Havelock North. All roads marked on the map entitled “Hastings District Speed Limits Bylaw 2007” as shown on map HDC04001/4, and identified as having a speed limit of 80 km/h. as referenced in the appropriate schedule of this bylaw. | 1 October 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2007 | Hastings District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2005 – amendment dated 20 July 2006 |
Schedule 9: Rural areas – 100 km/h
The roads or areas described in this schedule or as shown on a map referenced in this schedule are declared to be rural areas that have a speed limit of 100 km/h.
| Reference Number | Speed Limit | Description | Date Speed Limit Comes into Force | Legal Instrument | Previous Legal Instrument |
S9/01 | 100 km/h | All Hastings District Council roads marked on the maps entitled Hastings District Speed Limit Bylaw 2007 numbered HDC4001/4, HDC4001/5, and HDC4001/6, and identified in the legend as having a speed limit of 100 km/h. | 1 October 2007 | Hastings District Speed Bylaw 2007 | Hastings District Speed Bylaw 2005 – amendment 20 July 2006 |
Schedule 10: Holiday Speed Limit - 20 km/h
The roads or areas described in this schedule or as shown on a map referenced in this schedule are declared to be areas that have a speed limit of 20 km/h.
Reference Number | Speed Limit | Description | Date Speed Limit Comes into Force | Legal Instrument | Previous Legal Instrument |
S10/01 | 20 | Waipatiki: | 1 October 2007 | Hastings District Speed Bylaw 2007 | Hastings District Speed Bylaw 2005 – amendment 20 July 2006 |
