, inspectors should look for a ‘ ’ or ‘TWI’ mark on the outer edge of the tyre side wall (most tyres have these marks). Tube means an inflatable elastic liner, in the form of a hollow ring fitted with an inflation valve assembly, designed for insertion into certain tyre assemblies to provide a cushion of air or gas that, when inflated, supports the wheel (also known as an ‘inner tube’). Tyre carcass means the structural part of a pneumatic tyre other than the tread and outermost rubber of the
Transport Agency-approved SRT Certifier or SRT Vehicle Inspector will assess the vehicle’s rollover performance at the maximum legal mass limits and maximum allowable load heights. The mass limits will be assessed at maximum potential axle set limits or a lower limit controlled by trailer/truck mass ratio if applicable. If the operator carries overweight loads under the overweight permits, they may elect to increase the mass limit to a vehicle axle index (VAI) of 1.1. Unless the vehicle has a
Transport Safety Authority (LTSA) for the use of engineers, fabricators and others involved in heavy motor vehicle construction and repair. It outlined the LTSA’s expectations of these people and their organisations. Copyright is held by the NZ Transport Agency. This document has been revised and updated by the NZTA with assistance from the HVETIG (formerly the RTCE), including the references and Appendices 1-5 and is published in Memo form as an instruction to all HV certifiers. A guide to key
Application This bulletin gives guidance to vehicle inspectors carrying out entry-level inspections on vehicles imported for temporary use on New Zealand roads. Requirements for temporarily importing a vehicle A temporary vehicle import is a vehicle brought into New Zealand by a resident of another country, usually for a maximum of 12 months, while remaining registered in its country of origin. The vehicle must be exported from New Zealand within the allowed temporary entry period
motorcycles, the headlamps of tractors and forkliffts can be tested with a light board. Where a road test is carried out on a class LC, LD, or LE, motorcycle the vehicle inspector must have access to, and wear an approved motorcycle helmet. 19 December 2024 Technical bulletin 8: Factory produced bodies fitted to new imported Heavy Motor Vehicles (first registered in New Zealand) Hyundai section added. 1 November 2024 Multiple pages Adding the new Vehicle Inspection and
Reasons for rejection Mandatory and permitted equipment (Note 6) 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 either: a) one pair of dipped-beam headlamps, or b) one pair of forward-facing work lamps (Note 1). 2. A forklift is fitted with more than: a) one pair of dipped-beam headlamps, or b) two pairs of main-beam headlamps. 3. A forklift is fitted with a headlamp that is not in a pair. 4
are filed so that they can be easily retrieved you keep sufficient stock of the inspection and certification documents needed for your inspection and certification work the loss or theft of any controlled documents is reported immediately to the Police and the Transport Agency using the Notification of lost or stolen controlled documents form in the Master records section at the back of this manual. You keep an up-to-date Controlled document record . The Transport Agency will
of HVS certification, ie: a) the hoist was fitted before the last CoF inspection and no LANDATA record has been entered, or b) the hoist was fitted after the last CoF inspection and: i. a valid LT400 form has not been presented, or ii. the HVS certifier was not of the category, HVEC or HMCD. 2. A wheelchair hoist fitted to a PSV that entered service as a PSV in New Zealand on or after 1 July 2000 or a wheelchair hoist fitted to a PSV on or after 1 July 2000 does not have evidence that it is
designed to give a visual indication of the degree of wear of the tread. To help locate these on a tyre, inspectors should look for a ‘ ’ or ‘TWI’ mark on the outer edge of the tyre side wall (most tyres have these marks). Tube means an inflatable elastic liner, in the form of a hollow ring fitted with an inflation valve assembly, designed for insertion into certain tyre assemblies to provide a cushion of air or gas that, when inflated, supports the wheel (also known as an ‘inner tube’). Tyre
approved by the vehicle or seatbelt manufacturer. Where such approval is claimed, the inspector must request appropriate evidence. Note 15 Specialist seatbelt means a seatbelt that is designed for specialist purposes, and includes a full harness seatbelt used for motorsport activities. Note 16 Permanent structure means a non-removable structure capable of sustaining loads associated with seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages. Note 17 Where the inspector is presented with a Nissan Terrano or
