(1) The movement of live stock on public roads should be carried out during the hours
of daylight wherever possible.
(2) No person shall drive stock on the public road during the hours of darkness unless
an effective warning system is provided to give other road users sufficient
advance warning of the presence of the stock on the road. A full description of the
warning system must be provided by the applicant before a permit for stock
movements during the hours of darkness will be considered. Stock movement
during weather conditions such as dense fog that severely impede visibility should
also be avoided.
(3) Stock shall be under the control of a sufficient number of competent drovers so
that the stock can be moved in a manner that will ensure the safety of other road
users and will prevent damage to roadside fences, waterways or other public
property.
(4) Stock shall be moved along one side of the road verge, clear of the traffic lanes
wherever possible. Stock shall be kept moving so as to travel at least 1.6km per
hour on the road.
(5) Traffic Control shall be sufficient to ensure safe passage by vehicles with minimal
delays. Traffic Control shall include clearly visible and legible signage and
flashing lights located a minimum 150 metres from both ends of the movement, to
provide adequate advance warning to motorists. Drovers shall wear high visibility
clothing.
(6) State Highways within the Taupo district are controlled by the New Zealand Transport
Authority. Their agent in Taupo is Opus Consultants. The permit holder shall notify
Opus Consultants, on 07 3780746, if the stock movement route includes a State
Highway. Opus may then add other conditions relating to State Highways that shall
then apply to this permit.