Vehicle structure

3-2 Stability

Reasons for rejection

Modification

1. A modification from 1 July 2000 affects the vehicle stability and:

a) is not excluded from the requirements for LVV certification (Table 3-2-1), or

b) is not for the purpose of law enforcement or the provision of emergency services, or

c) is missing proof of LVV certification, that is the vehicle is not fitted with a valid low volume vehicle certification plate, or

d) is missing proof of certification from an accepted overseas system as described in Technical bulletin 13.

Table 3-2-1. Requirements for LVV certification

LVV certification is required

LVV certification is not required

1. Fitting of components to the roof, eg an air conditioning unit.

2. Changes in floor height or geometry, eg due to changes to suspension, wheel or tyre size.

1. Fitting of a roof rack

2. Any modification not listed in the left-hand column unless the vehicle inspector considers that certification is required because the modification or repair has affected the vehicle’s safety performance (a second opinion from an expert may be needed).

Summary of legislation

Applicable legislation
Modification

1. A modification, on or after 1 July 2000, that affects the stability of a light PSV must be inspected and certified by an LVV specialist certifier, unless the vehicle:

a) is excluded from the requirements for LVV specialist certification (Table 3-2-1), and

b) has been inspected in accordance with the requirements in this manual, including those for equipment, condition and performance.

Page amended 1 December 2016 (see amendment details).

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