9. Matters to be taken into account in making rules---(1) The ordinary
 rules made by the Minister and the emergency rules made by the Director
 shall not be inconsistent with New Zealand's international obligations
 relating to land transport safety.

   (2) In making any rule the Minister or the Director, as the case may
 be, shall have regard to, and shall give such weight as he or she
 considers appropriate in each case to, the following:
   (a) The level of risk existing to land transport safety in each
         proposed activity or service:
   (b) The nature of the particular activity or service for which the
         rule is being established:
   (c) The level of risk existing to land transport safety in New Zealand
         in general:
   (d) The need to maintain land transport safety:
   (e) The costs of implementing land transport safety measures:
   (f) The international circumstances in respect of land transport
         safety:
   (g) Such other matters as the Minister or the Director considers
         appropriate in the circumstances.