Introduction |
1-5 Inspection premises and equipment | - For clarity, IT system requirements added: To connect to our computer systems, you must operate Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 and run a web browser of Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) to connect. These are the only operating systems that are supported by the Transport Agency to ensure security to our systems.
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| General vehicles
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2-1 External projections | - Rear bumper removed from frontal impact requirements.
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| 3-1 Structure
| - Rear bumper removed from frontal impact requirements.
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| 5-1 Glazing
| - A V above the
 mark means toughened, VLT <70%. - Sample of a V above the mark added to Figure 5-1-1.
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| 9-1 Steering and suspension systems
| - Clarifies that a left hand drive vehicle cannot be operated in a transport service, rental service or otherwise for commercial purposes for hire or reward (with some exceptions).
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| 11-1 Exhaust system
| - Clarification around exhaust outlet positioning when the exhaust pipe does not extend beyond the rear of the vehicle.
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| 12-1 Light vehicle towbar and fifth wheel
| - Note added regarding safety chains for towbars with a removable ball mount.
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| Heavy vehicles
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| 2-1 External projections
| - Rear bumper removed from frontal impact requirements.
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| 3-1 Structure
| - (incorporation of Technical note 1)
Note 6: Some new trucks imported from Japan fitted with ShinMaywa tipper bodies in Japan can be accepted without an LT400. See Technical Bulletin 8 for a list of the makes and models that can be accepted without an LT400.
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| 11-1 Exhaust system
| - Clarification around exhaust outlet positioning when the exhaust pipe does not extend beyond the rear of the vehicle.
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| Light passenger service vehicles
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| 2-1 External projections
| - Rear bumper removed from frontal impact requirements.
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| 5-1 Glazing
| - A V above the mark means toughened, VLT <70%.
- Sample of a V above the mark added to Figure 5-1-1.
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| 6-3 PSV entry and exit steps, ramps and hoists
| - Clarifies in note at top of page which requirements apply to PSVs that comply with UN/ECE standards.
- On a vehicle fitted with a wheelchair ramp or hoist that entered passenger service in New Zealand on or after 1 July 2000, or on a PSV fitted with a wheelchair ramp or hoist on or after 1 July 2000, a wheelchair ramp or hoist must display a load rating of at least 300kg.
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| 12-1 Light vehicle towbar and fifth wheel
| - Note added regarding safety chains requirements for towbars with a removable ball mount.
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14-6 PSV baggage and freight restraints (Note: this is a late addition) | - Clarification that a stretch cargo net of reasonable quality would be sufficient to meet the requirement of safely securing items of cargo likely to be carried in a small passenger services vehicle.
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| Heavy passenger service vehicles
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| 2-1 External projections
| - Rear bumper removed from frontal impact requirements.
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| 6-3 PSV entry and exit steps, ramps and hoists
| - Clarifies in note at top of page which requirements apply to PSVs that comply with UN/ECE standards.
- On a vehicle fitted with a wheelchair ramp or hoist that entered passenger service in New Zealand on or after 1 July 2000, or on a PSV fitted with a wheelchair ramp or hoist on or after 1 July 2000, a wheelchair ramp or hoist must display a load rating of at least 300kg.
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| Technical bulletins (general)
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| 13 Acceptable overseas proof of modification
| - Updated to include the new acceptable modifications from Australia and the United States.
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| Technical bulletins (CoF)
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| 4 Taximeter compliance
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| 7 Stock crate certification
| - Clarifications about when to certify.
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| 8 ShinMaywa tipper bodies fitted to new trucks imported from Japan
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