certification If a vehicle is LVV certified, a Statement of compliance under the LVV code form (F001) endorsed by an original LVVTA stamp and signed by the LVV system auditor must be provided and an LVV certification plate must be affixed to the vehicle. Reference material 9 shows a sample F001 form. If a low volume vehicle has been de-registered, it does not require another F001 form in order to be re-registered unless it has had additional modifications since it was last LVV certified
and affix a VIN while documentation is pending, but must make a note of this on the notes screen to ensure that it is subsequently obtained and verified. In cases where a particular entry-level inspector is only carrying out the VIN assignment process, the VIN must be affixed immediately. A vehicle may have an original VIN assigned by the manufacturer, or it may need to have an NZTA ‘7AT’ VIN assigned to it. When a vehicle record is retrieved from the database and the details are
attachment was fitted after the last CoF inspection and: i. a valid LT400 form is not presented, or ii. the HVS certifier was not of category HVEL or HMLD. c) individual bolsters are not stamped, indelibly labelled or marked to clearly identify their serial numbers, or d) individual bolster attachments are not stamped, indelibly labelled or marked to clearly identify their serial numbers, or e) the vehicle is not fitted on the left-hand chassis rail with at least one tag clearly identifying
attachment was fitted after the last CoF inspection and: i. a valid LT400 form is not presented, or ii. the HVS Certifier was not of category HVEL or HMLD, or c) individual bolsters are not stamped, indelibly labelled or marked to clearly identify their serial numbers, or d) individual bolster attachments are not stamped, indelibly labelled or marked to clearly identify their serial numbers, or e) the vehicle is not fitted on the left-hand chassis rail with at least one tag clearly
threshold for HV certification 5. establish whether the vehicle complies. Section 3.5 and section 3.6 of this introduction explain how to determine the vehicle’s compliance with the requirements 6. complete the inspection documentation, Heavy Vehicle Specialist Certificate, LT400, and any other required labels or plates. Section 3.7 of this introduction explains the requirements for handling and completing the form 7. when collecting fees take section 3.8 of this introduction into
manufacturer) , ie: i. the vehicle was modified or repaired before the last CoF inspection and no LANDATA record has been entered, or ii. the vehicle was modified or repaired since the last CoF inspection and no valid LT400 form from a HVS certifier of category HVEC or HMCD has been presented. Table 3-3-1. Requirements for HVS certification HVS certification is required HVS certification is not required Fitting a roof rack (other than one rated and certified by the vehicle
. Clause 2.5 (2) (a) of the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 includes the requirement for a person to be fit and proper. This document details those requirements. NZ heavy vehicle brake test protocol - effective from 1 December 2022 Version: 1.5 August 2024 Like almost all other road vehicles in New Zealand, heavy vehicles are required to undergo entry inspection and a periodic safety check in the form of a certificate of fitness (CoF) inspection. Brake testing is a
of law enforcement or the provision of emergency services, or c) is missing proof of HVS certification, ie the vehicle has been modified or repaired, and : i. no LANDATA record has been entered, or ii. no valid LT400 form from a Level 1 or Level 2 SRT certifier has been presented. Note 1 Definitions High-productivity motor vehicle (HPMV) means a heavy motor vehicle or heavy combination vehicle that carries a divisible load and with or without a load: a) exceeds a gross mass of
affects the vehicle structure and: a) is not excluded from the requirements for HVS certification (Table 3-1-1), or b) the modification is not for the purpose of law enforcement or the provision of emergency services, or c) is missing proof of HVS certification, that is the vehicle has been modified or repaired, and: i. no LANDATA record has been entered, or ii. no valid LT400 form from an HVS certifier of category HVEC or HMCD has been presented. Note 1 Body means that part of
Reasons for rejection Mandatory and permitted equipment 1. A forklift that is likely to be operated during the hours of darkness (where the vehicle inspector can determine that) is not fitted with at least one lamp . 2. A retrofitted pair of lamps is not: a) symmetrically mounted, or b) mounted as far towards each side of the vehicle as is practicable. Condition 3. A lamp is insecure or, if a mandatory lamp, contains moisture in the form of large droplets, runs or puddles
