5-9 Checksheets and the LT4085
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 determination and issue a WoF or CoF label as set out below
b) Failed inspection: Record the determination as set out below. The reasons for the failed inspection must be clearly stated.
If requested, a copy of the checksheet must be supplied to the vehicle owner.
9.2 The vehicle compliance certificate (LT4085)
If, following the inspection of a vehicle and accompanying documentation, a vehicle inspector determines that the vehicle complies with all applicable requirements in the VIRM: In-service certification and in this manual, the inspector must issue an LT4085 vehicle compliance certificate.
VIRM: In-service certification
The inspector must complete the LT4085 form in every detail and sign it. Sample vehicle compliance certificates (LT4085s) are shown in Reference material 5.
Page amended 21 August 2024 (see amendment details)