PBS Standards review

The review of PBS Standards will be undertaken in 4 phases to ensure that it is completed in a timely and accurate manner, while considering the Standards that will be directly/indirectly influenced because of any potential changes.

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4

C8: Frontal Swing

A2: Pavement Horizontal Loading

C16: Directional Stability Under Braking

C7: Low Speed Swept Path

C9: Tail Swing

C11: Static Rollover Threshold

C12: Rearward Amplification

C13: High Speed Transient Off-tracking

C1: Startability

C2: Gradeability

C3: Acceleration Capability

Phase 1

We engaged research organisation TERNZ Transport Research to conduct an independent review of the following three standards under Phase 1 of the Standards Review. In November 2019, Ministers endorsed the recommended amendments to these standards and is currently progressing implementation.

PBS Standard Current status

C16: Directional Stability Under Braking

Progressing transitional arrangements

A2: Pavement Horizontal Loading

Engineering assessments complete and final approvals progressing

C8: Frontal Swing

Completed – April 2020

We anticipate finalising Phase 1 of the Standards Review in the second half of 2023.

Phase 2

We have begun reviewing the following standards under Phase 2.

PBS Standard Current status
C7: Low Speed Swept Path Options Paper released – Consultation closed
C9: Tail Swing Options Paper released – Consultation closed