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 |
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C8: Frontal Swing A2: Pavement Horizontal Loading C16: Directional Stability Under Braking |
C7: Low Speed Swept Path C9: Tail Swing |
C1: Startability C2: Gradeability C3: Acceleration Capability |
C11: Static Rollover Threshold C12: Rearward Amplification C13: High Speed Transient Off-tracking |
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 |
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C16: Directional Stability Under Braking |
Final approvals in progress |
A2: Pavement Horizontal Loading |
Final approvals in progress |
C8: Frontal Swing |
Completed – April 2020 |
We anticipate announcing the introduction of revised standards before the end of 2024.
Phase 2
We have completed the review of the following standards under Phase 2.
PBS Standard | Current status |
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C7: Low Speed Swept Path | Review completed – no change to standard |
C9: Tail Swing | Review completed – no change to standard |
Phase 3
We have begun reviewing the following standards under Phase 3.
PBS Standard | Current status |
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C1: Startability | Options Paper being developed |
C2: Gradeability | Options Paper being developed |
C3: Acceleration Capability | Options Paper being developed |
We anticipate releasing the Phase 3 Options Paper before the end of 2024.
Phase 4
We have begun reviewing the following standards under Phase 4.
PBS Standard | Current status |
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C11: Static Rollover Threshold | Options Paper being developed |
C12: Rearward Amplification | Options Paper being developed |
C13: High Speed Transient Off-tracking | Options Paper being developed |
We anticipate releasing the Phase 4 Options Paper in early of 2025.