Oversize transport guides
Plain-English guides to New Zealand oversize rules, each tied to the Land Transport Rule clause it comes from.
Oversize load rules in NZHow New Zealand sorts oversize loads into categories, and what each one means for permits and pilot vehicles.Pilot vehicles for oversize loads NZWhen you need a Class 1 or Class 2 pilot, and what a pilot vehicle must be.Overdimension permits in NZWhen a permit is needed, where to apply, and what to carry.Oversize load lights, beacons and signs NZAmber and purple beacons, signs, flags and panels, by day and at night.Wide load rules NZ: over 3.1 m widePilots, signs, beacons and route limits once a load is over 3.1 m wide.Oversize loads and level crossings NZWhat the Rule says about level crossings, and what KiwiRail asks for separately.Tall loads, bridge heights and wires NZThe height limit, what to do over it, and the named route limits.When oversize loads can travel in NZPeak hours, holiday closures, visibility and delays, by category.
General information only. Not legal advice and not a permit. The Rule, your permit conditions, NZTA and road signs come first. Rules change, so check the current Rule before every move. Checked 9 Oct 2026 against the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016, as at 6 Aug 2026. If you are unsure, ring NZTA’s permitting team on 0800 683 774.