New Zealand Gazette – 1985 – No. 132

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✨ Vehicle Transport Regulations

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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 132

16.7.1 Empty road tankers: Empty road tankers, and similar vehicles used for the transport of
motor spirit, or like commodity, shall not be conveyed on the Cook Strait Searail service unless
accompanied by a certificate, issued by a qualified industrial chemist, to the effect that the vehicle
is gas free. Empty road tankers, and similar vehicles used for the transport of motor spirit or
like commodity, not accompanied by a certificate issued to the effect that the vehicles and tanks
are gas free, shall be treated as hazardous substances and conveyed on Arahanga only and subject
to the approval of the Corporation's Director of Shipping.

"17. METHOD OF CHARGING

17.1 Rental vehicles
The Corporation may require the contract of hire to be produced in cases where motor vehicles
hired from a rental company are to be charged at the rates set out in clause 18.3.

17.2 Commercial and heavy vehicle measurement
Commercial vehicle charges shall be determined from declared measurements or, if practical,
vehicles shall be measured.
17.2.1 Motorlorries and trailers: Motorlorry charges are to be calculated on overall length, bumper
to bumper. If a trailer is towed, the overall length shall be measured from the front of the towing
unit to the rear of the trailer (including any projection) and including the drawbar.

17.3 Private and lightweight vehicle measurement
Motorcars, stationwagons, utilities and vans with projections such as baggage carriers and extra
bumpers fitted additionally to standard models shall be charged on factory specification lengths.
17.3.1 Caravan and trailer couplings: Caravan and trailer couplings fitted to such vehicles will
not be regarded as projecting fixtures. However, for charging purposes, the measurement of
caravans and trailers shall include the drawbar fitted to the front of the caravan or trailer.
17.3.2 Factory length unknown: If the factory specification length of a motor car, station wagon,
etc., is not known, such vehicle shall be charged on either the declared overall length or, if
practical, it shall be measured and charged on the actual overall length.
17.3.3 Attachments: Canoes, small boats, rowing shells, baggage, etc. attached to the top of a
vehicle but not protruding beyond either end of the vehicle may be conveyed without any
additional charge. However, if the attachment protrudes beyond either end, the charge for the
carrying vehicle shall be based on the overall length of the vehicle and attachment.

17.4 Classification of vehicles

17.4.1 Definition of private and lightweight vehicles

	Charge at Table
For—All cars, stationwagons, caravans, motorcaravans, mobile homes, mini-buses (up to 14 seats) ..	A
For—Utility vehicles or
Lightweight vans and lightweight trucks other than "T" registration or
Lightweight trailers other than "K" registration or
Lightweight self-propelled machinery that are:
Empty or loaded n.o.s. and
Gross laden weight up to 2000 kg .. .. .. ..	A
Gross laden weight from 2000 kg to 3500 kg .. .. ..	B
Gross laden weight in excess of 3500 kg .. .. ..	See clause 17.4.2
Loaded with livestock and gross laden weight up to 3500 kg .. ..	B
For "T" registration vehicles and "K" registration trailers .. ..	See clause 17.4.2

17.4.2 Definition of commercial and heavy vehicles: Those vehicles carrying a "T" registration,
trailers carrying a "K" registration, or any other vehicle with a gross laden weight in excess of
3500 kg shall be charged at Schedule III rates.
17.4.3 Vehicles eligible for 'Weekend Saver' concession: 'Weekend Saver' concession rates as
detailed in clause 18.3.2 Schedule II are available to all vehicles which are eligible to standard
charges at Table A rates as specified in clause 17.4.1 and meet the following additional conditions:
The concession is available for return trips only.
The return trip must be made between the first sailing on a Friday and the last sailing on
the following Monday.

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