31/07/2026
The pressure is on when it comes to towing your boat.
Have a look at the fact sheet links below and make sure you comply, or the new weigh bridges around the country are going to put the brakes on your holiday!!
One of the big issues is going to be making sure you don't exceed the tow capacity of your vehicle.
https://www.touringbrain.co.nz/ui/guides/nz-towing-capacity
https://www.aa.co.nz/cars/owners/towing/towing-weights/
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/factsheets/11/docs/11-driver-licence-classes.pdf
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/factsheets/53/docs/53-overdimension.pdf
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/factsheets/53b/docs/53b-overdimension-roles.pdf
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/rules/docs/vehicle-lighting-2004-as-at-1-may-2021.pdf
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/glovebox-guide-safe-loading-towing/docs/Know-how-to-tow-essential-tips-for-towing-a-trailer.pdf