Thanks to those who provided feedback on the consultation last year. After receiving support from new light entry certifiers, we decided to adopt the proposed changes to the New Light Entry Certification appointment process. This means that NZTA will ask current entry certifiers to go through a reappointment process and will: appoint an inspecting organisation (IO) who will have a vehicle compliance inspector (VCI). This will replace the current new entry certifier appointment. extend
) destroyed, or g) obliterated, or h) affixed unlawfully or by unauthorised persons. Note 1 The vehicle inspector must notify NZTA using the Vehicle report form if there is reason to believe that the VIN or chassis number has been tampered with in any way. Vehicle report form The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit until approved by NZTA. Approval will usually include the issue or re-issue of a new VIN plate. The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit if there is
) destroyed, or g) obliterated, or h) affixed unlawfully or by unauthorised persons. Note 1 The vehicle inspector must notify NZTA using the Vehicle report form if there is reason to believe that the VIN or chassis number has been tampered with in any way. Vehicle report form The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit until approved by NZTA. Approval will usually include the issue or re-issue of a new VIN plate. The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit if there is
) destroyed, or g) obliterated, or h) affixed unlawfully or by unauthorised persons. Note 1 The vehicle inspector must notify NZTA using the Vehicle report form if there is reason to believe that the VIN or chassis number has been tampered with in any way. Vehicle report form The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit until approved by NZTA. Approval will usually include the issue or re-issue of a new VIN plate. The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit if there is
) destroyed, or g) obliterated, or h) affixed unlawfully or by unauthorised persons. Note 1 The vehicle inspector must notify NZTA using the Vehicle report form if there is reason to believe that the VIN or chassis number has been tampered with in any way. Vehicle report form The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit until approved by NZTA. Approval will usually include the issue or re-issue of a new VIN plate. The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit if there is
determines that the damage does not exceed the threshold for requiring repair certification, an application must be made to remove the damage flag. Forms to request the removal of a border damage flag are available in Reference material 17. The vehicle inspector must complete this form and give it to the supervisor authorised to remove damage flags. Reference material 17 . 2.2 Heavy vehicles Once appropriate heavy vehicle specialist certification has been carried out as required, the
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
testing stations what has been certified and where all relevant information about the certification can be found. The LT400 is supplied on a pre-printed form and can only be purchased by approved inspectors. Procedure documentation sheets A procedure documentation sheet (PDS) records the details of an inspection (ie vehicle details, measurements, drawings, critical matters, etc) to assess whether a vehicle may be certified. All inspectors are required to have a PDS for each certification as stated
The manual is structured into three main parts: 1 Introduction The introduction explains the duties and responsibilities of the inspecting organisation and vehicle inspector, the inspection and certification process, complaints procedures, inspection premises and equipment, and the appointment of vehicle inspectors and inspecting organisations. It also includes definitions and abbreviations, sample certification documents and an improvement suggestion form. The introduction is relevant to
steering conversions except where the left-hand steer position is being added, that is. the vehicle is originally right-hand steer. The steering motion may be transferred by way of chain and sprocket or bevel boxes. Note 8 Where a spring slipper has been repaired or replaced a LT400 is not required if a CoF inspector is satisfied that the spring slipper plate has been repaired or replaced in a tradesman like manner, using components and materials that are fit for purpose and within safe
