Applicable legislation: Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 , section 2.3 9.1 Check sheets The vehicle inspector must use an NZTA-approved check sheet. Check sheet specification and approval application forms are available from the Vehicle Regulation Technical team . vehicleregulationtechnical@nzta.govt.nz The checksheet must be completed legibly and in full. A vehicle inspector can determine one of two outcomes: a) Passed inspection: Record the

Structure of the manual The manual is structured into five main parts: 1. Introduction explains the duties and responsibilities of the inspecting organisation and vehicle inspector, the pre-registration process, the inspection and certification process, complaints procedures, inspection premises and equipment requirements, and the appointment of vehicle inspectors and inspecting organisations. It also includes definitions and abbreviations, an improvement suggestion form and a form for

Applicable legislation: Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (Rule 35001/1) (‘the Rule’) 1.1 Vehicle inspectors and inspecting organisations (definitions in the Rule) Vehicle inspector means an individual appointed by NZTA under section 2.2(1) of the Rule to carry out inspection and certification activities in accordance with requirements and conditions imposed by NZTA Inspecting organisation means a person or organisation appointed by NZTA under section 2.2(1

completed (eg cab chassis) heavy vehicle can be passed for entry certification where not all in-service requirements are met. An Annex C permit can be issued instead of a CoF at the end of inspection. See 1-5 Annex C: conditional operation of a vehicle for such vehicles. In order to inspect and certify a vehicle for entry into service the vehicle inspector and inspecting organisation must take the following steps: 1. Know the vehicle inspector’s and inspecting organisation’s

inspection and certification document that confirms that a vehicle inspector or inspecting organisation has inspected the vehicle and determined that it is safe to be operated under specified conditions. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) means a system that senses wheel slip and automatically modulates the pressure producing the braking forces at the wheel or wheels to limit the degree of wheel slip. Applicable requirement means any requirement specified or incorporated in

or manufacturer’s representative completes the certification and may also print the MR2A registration form. 2 Imported used vehicles A used imported vehicle is also required to meet applicable certification requirements. However, compliance is checked and determined by an entry certifier. The pre-registration process for used imported vehicles may include: a border check the pre-registration and VIN process vehicle inspection and certification. 2.1 Border check Imported