Legal Framework
Legal obligations governing traffic management in New Zealand.
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
HSWA acronym
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 — Primary workplace safety legislation in NZ.
PCBU acronym
Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking — Entity with primary duty of care under HSWA.
Key obligations:
- PCBUs must manage risks “so far as is reasonably practicable”
- Traffic management is a high-risk activity
- Applies to both worker and public safety
Full Act on legislation.govt.nz
Corridor Access Request (CAR)
CAR acronym
Corridor Access Request — Formal application to work within road reserve.
Process:
- Submit TMP to RCA
- RCA reviews and approves/requests changes
- Approval required before work starts
Requirements vary by RCA — check local operating procedures.
Road Controlling Authorities
RCA acronym
Road Controlling Authority — Entity that owns/manages a road network.
- State highways: Waka Kotahi NZTA
- Local roads: Territorial authorities (councils)
Each RCA sets:
- Local operating procedures
- Approval requirements
- Fee structures
See Key-Organizations for links.
Compliance Responsibility
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| PCBU | Overall duty of care |
| TTM Designer | Plan meets standards |
| STMS | On-site implementation |
| RCA | Approval and oversight |