For information on rechecks and reinspections see 3-11 Rechecks.

Note 1

For electronic check sheets, an electronic signature can be:

• a digital signature, or
• VI authority number, or
• PDF e-signature.

Applicable legislation: Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002, section 2.3.

1. A check sheet that has been approved by the NZTA must be used. To get a checksheet approved, see:

2. The check sheet must accurately record all applicable requirements for the vehicle class, the writing must be  legible on all copies and be signed, either in writing or electronically (Note 1), by the vehicle inspector . The vehicle inspector must sign the check sheet once they have completed the inspection and determined that the vehicle has either passed or failed the inspection.

3. Where parts of a vehicle are inspected by different people, all those inspecting the vehicle must be vehicle inspectors. The check sheet must record the inspector who inspected each part of the vehicle. One vehicle inspector must take overall responsibility for the inspection of the vehicle and that vehicle inspector must sign the check sheet (either in writing or electronically (Note 1)).

4. A vehicle inspector can determine one of two outcomes:

a) Passed inspection: record the ‘determination’ as stated in section 3-7 and issue a WoF label or CoF label or temporary permit

b) Failed inspection: record the ‘determination’ as stated in section 3-7 . The reasons for the failed inspection must be clearly stated on the check sheet.

5. The customer copy (usually the original) of the completed check sheet must be supplied to the vehicle owner or operator if a fail is recorded or the customer requests it. The agent copy (usually the duplicate) is retained by the inspecting organisation.