Correct as at 28th April 2024. It may be superseded at any time.
Extract taken: from Vehicle Inspection Portal > VIRMs > Alternative fuel system certification > LPG inspection > Vehicle Identification labels
1-2 Vehicle Identification labels
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. A vehicle is not fitted with identification labels as shown in Figure 1-2-1 positioned in a clearly visible location as close as practical to the front and rear registration plates.
Condition
2. An identification label:
a) is illegible, or
b) has unauthorised alterations.
Note 1
AS/NZS 1425: 2003 specifies a red diamond for Australia. Vehicles fitted with red diamonds may retain these, but must also be fitted with the white diamonds specified above.
Figure 1-2-1. LPG vehicle identification label
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
- Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002
- Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment 2004
- NZS 5422: 1987 Part 1, section 7.1
- AS/NZS 1425: 2003, section 7.4
Mandatory equipment
1. A vehicle must be fitted with identification labels as shown in Figure 1-2-1 positioned in a clearly visible location as close as practicable to the front and rear registration plates.