67 Consent of adjoining landowner to be obtained
An application for a public gate permit that is made by a person who owns land on one side only of the road across which the proposed public gate is to be erected must be accompanied by the written consent of the owner or owners of the land on the other side of the road.
Before determining an application for a public gate permit, the roads authority:(a) must cause notice of the proposal to erect a public gate (including particulars as to the proposed location of the gate) to be published in a local newspaper, and(b) must allow sufficient time (being not less than 28 days from the date of publication of the notice) for written submissions on the proposal to be made to the roads authority, and(c) must have due regard to any written submissions on the proposal that are made to the roads authority within that time.
69 Maintenance of public gates
The holder of a public gate permit must ensure that:(a) the gate is white, and(b) the posts on either side of the gate are fitted with reflectors facing along the road in each direction.Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
The holder of a public gate permit must ensure that the road approaches to the gate are maintained in good condition for such distance (not exceeding 20 metres) from each side of the gate, and for such width, as the roads authority may determine when granting the permit.Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.