1 April 2023 (WoF and CoF)
VIRM: In-service certification (WoF and CoF) amendment - effective 1 April 2023
1 April 2023 amendment preview
Section | Change description |
|---|---|
| Introduction | |
We are removing mechanical portable brake decelerometers from the approved brake testing equipment list in the VIRM. They’re no longer fit for purpose due to their inability to record and store brake test data and indicate average brake efficiency for the test vehicle as requested in the brake rules. | |
| General vehicles and Light PSVs | |
Due to the conflicting statements between the VIRM and the Repair Rule (32012) or NZ Standard (AS/NZS 2366:1 1999), VIs are rejecting repairs that are certified by authorised repairers that are acceptable. To reduce confusion, we’re simplifying the wording in the VIRM for repairs inside the Critical Vision Area (CVA). | |
| General trailers | |
We’re updating the recommended method of checking light trailer brakes in compliance with the Land Transport Rule: Light-Vehicle Brakes 2002 that was approved in November 2021. | |
| Heavy vehicles | |
8-1 Service brake, parking brake and heavy vehicle emergency brake | From 1 April 2023 vehicles with Cardan shaft park brakes must display a warning sticker is a place visible to the driver. |
Modification and repair - heavy vehicle changesA large number of pages are being updated regarding what’s acceptable for presenting LT400s at a CoF inspection | |
| Introduction | |
| 3-1 Duties and responsibilities | |
| Heavy vehicles | |
7-5 Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages 9-1 Steering and suspension systems 12-5 Heavy vehicle fifth wheel or ball coupling (for towing a semi-trailer) | |
| Heavy passenger service vehicles | |
| Heavy trailers | |
6-1 Steering and suspension systems 8-6 Heavy vehicle fifth wheel or ball coupling (for towing a semi-trailer) 8-7 Heavy vehicle kingpin or socket coupling (for towing a semi-trailer) | |