1 April 2024 (WoF and CoF)
VIRM: In-service certification (WoF and CoF) amendment - effective 1 April 2024
1 April 2024 amendment preview (WoF and CoF)
| Section | Change description |
|---|---|
| General vehicles | |
| 3-1 Structure (incl. frontal impact) | We’ve added a new row to Table 3-1-1 to clarify when wheelchair stowing devices don’t require LVV certification. Note: This clarification was issued in a letter to WoF and CoF inspecting organisations. It took effect from 19 December 2023. This amendment is to officially incorporate the advice into the VIRM. Wheelchair stowing device letter to WoF and CoF IOs – 19 December 2023 |
| 4-2 Front and rear fog lamps | Aligning fog lamp requirements with headlamps, especially around LED conversion kits. |
| 10-2 Hubs and axles | Minor change to the description of wheel bearing condition under RfR 2. This will help improve detection of worn components. |
| 13-1 Engine and transmission | We're broadening the wording of Reason for rejection 1 to include other driveline components. |
| Heavy vehicles | |
| 4-2 Front and rear fog lamps | See General vehicles. |
| Light PSVs | |
| 4-2 Front and rear fog lamps | See General vehicles. |
| 7-2 PSV seating | We're amending Reason for rejection 10 and the legislation summary to align with wording in the Rule around wheelchair restraint systems. |
| 10-2 Hubs and axles | See General vehicles. |
| Heavy PSVs | |
| 4-2 Front and rear fog lamps | See General vehicles. |
| Motorcycles | |
| 10-2 Hubs and axles | See General vehicles. |
| General trailers | |
| 10-2 Hubs and axles | See General vehicles. |
| Forklifts | |
| 10-2 Hubs and axles | See General vehicles. |
| Tractors | |
| 10-2 Hubs and axles | See General vehicles. |
| Unclassified vehicles | |
| 10-2 Hubs and axles | See General vehicles. |
| Technical bulletins | |
| TB16 Seatbelt repair and re-webbing | Minor wording changes throughout the bulletin, and a new sample image for Figure 16-1-1. |