28 MARCH

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

805

Parking brake
Check the park (hand) brake for correct operation.

Horn
Check that the horn functions correctly.

Exhaust system
Check that there is no abnormal noise from the exhaust system that would suggest there is a leak or it is not properly mounted.

Glazing and windscreen wipers
Check that the windscreen and other glazing necessary for driving visibility is clear, clean and is not damaged in the vision area, and that the windscreen washers and wipers are working correctly.

Bodywork and chassis
Check the vehicle bodywork and chassis for damage and corrosion that is likely to affect its safe operation. If the vehicle is fitted with a tilting cab, check that it is properly locked. Check that any parts shipped with the vehicle are secured and/or tied down. Drive the vehicle at a low speed and in low gear, push down the accelerator pedal fully then release it repeatedly. Check that there is no abnormal noise from the driveline that would indicate excessive wear or looseness.

Mirrors
Check the mirrors to ensure they are securely mounted, adjustable and afford the driver a clear view of the road behind.

Over-dimension permit (as applicable)
If the vehicle is over-dimension, a permit is to be obtained for the single journey. (A permit can be obtained from the over-dimension permit issuing office.)

Schedule 3

Annex B Conditional Permit for Operation of an Uncertified Vehicle

This conditional permit applies to a vehicle to which section 6 of Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (“the rule”) applies, that has not been certified for entry or re-entry into service (“an uncertified vehicle”), and is to be operated under the conditions in 10.3 (1) and for the purposes in 10.4 of the rule.

Details of Vehicle

Light vehicle/heavy vehicle:

Year:

Make:

Model:

Chassis/VIN No.:

Trade plate No.:

I confirm that:

I am the operator of the vehicle identified above;

I am authorised to operate the vehicle using the trade plate specified above;

I am competent, and have sufficient knowledge and experience, to inspect this vehicle in accordance with the Vehicle Safety Check inspection requirements imposed by the Director under 5.2 (1) of the rule;

I have inspected the vehicle in accordance with the Vehicle Safety Check inspection requirements imposed by the Director under 5.2 (1) of the rule;

Every item in the Vehicle Safety Check has passed the inspection and I have determined that the vehicle is safe to be operated under the rule;

I will only operate the vehicle for one or more of the following purposes:

(i) demonstration of the vehicle;

(ii) delivery of the vehicle;

(iii) completion of construction of the vehicle;

(iv) repair or modification of the vehicle;

(v) road-testing of the vehicle in connection with inspection and certification;

(vi) evaluation or testing of the vehicle;

I will operate the vehicle only between the addresses listed on the attached Annex A form, and none of these addresses is more than 50km from my business premises listed on the attached Annex A form.

This permit was completed on and expires on (28 days from completion of the permit).

Name: _____

Signed: ____

Date: __

(N.B.—When an uncertified vehicle is operated on an Annex B conditional permit, a valid trade plate must be affixed, the Annex B conditional permit must be current, and the Annex B conditional permit and Annex A form must be carried in the vehicle.)

(N.B.—For distances exceeding 50km, the uncertified vehicle must be towed, transported or taken to a vehicle inspector or inspecting organisation identified in 5.2 (2) of the rule so that an Annex C conditional permit may be issued.)