Vehicle structure
3-1 Structure
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. An open-bodied vehicle that entered service as a PSV in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2001:
a) has side walls that are less than 450mm above the highest point of the uncompressed seat cushion on the open-bodied part of the vehicle, or
b) does not have a permanent framework in addition to the side walls to provide reasonable protection for the occupants in the case of the vehicle rolling over, or
c) on any upper deck does not have any drains to prevent water from collecting on it or draining into the body of the vehicle.
Condition
2. Refer to general vehicle pages.
3. The structural strength of a PSV has been reduced so that it does not provide reasonable protection for the occupants in the event of roof or wall deformation resulting from the vehicle rolling over, eg:
a) structural parts of the superstructure have been removed or substituted with parts that are of insufficient strength or not fit for purpose.
4. A body to chassis attachment, such as a weld, or fastener is:
a) missing, or
b) loose, or
c) cracked, or
d) broken, or
e) significantly corroded, or
f) otherwise in poor condition.
Modification
5. Refer to general vehicle pages.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Mandatory equipment
1. An open-bodied vehicle that entered service as a PSV in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2001 must:
a) on the open-bodied part of the vehicle have side walls that extend at least 450 mm above the highest point of the uncompressed seat cushion, and
b) have a permanent framework to provide reasonable protection for the occupants in the case of the vehicle rolling over, and
c) on any upper deck have drains to prevent water from collecting on it or draining into the body of the vehicle.
Condition
2. Refer to general vehicle pages.
3. The structural strength must be maintained throughout the service life of the PSV.
4. The superstructure must be of robust design, and made of materials fit for the purpose.
5. The body of a PSV must be fit for its purpose and securely fixed to the chassis.
6. The structural strength of a PSV must be sufficient to provide reasonable protection for the occupants in the event of roof or wall deformation resulting from the vehicle rolling over.
Modification
7. Refer to general vehicle pages.
8. A modification that affects the vehicle structure must be inspected and certified by an LVV specialist certifier.