Manual For The Categorisation of Defects On Heavy Motor Vehicles Comprehensive Inspection Guidelines - Version 1

Manual for the Categorisation of
Defects on Heavy Motor Vehicles

Comprehensive Inspection
Guidelines – Version 1
Comprehensive Inspection Guidelines – Version 1
PREAMBLE
• Section 115 of the Land Transport Act 1998 (Act) empowers enforcement officers to direct that a vehicle must not be used on a road. The following are
guidelines to assist with the more consistent application of the section.
• This aid has been developed to assist enforcement officers in determining ‘in’ or ‘out’ of service criteria for vehicles found with defects on the roadside.
• It should be noted that the pass/fail criteria can differ from that applied to the vehicle at the time of COF issuance.
• It applies criteria, which will assist in consistency of application when assessing if a vehicle is safe to continue after a Walk-Around Inspection.
• Depending on the fault/s identified, and the particular circumstances, an out-of-service-order may be issued, with an accompanying pink or green sticker.
A police officer also has an alternative option of issuing an offence notice with an instruction for repair or rectification of the fault/s to be carried out
within a specified time.
• Failure to comply with the instruction on an offence notice to repair or rectify the fault/s, and to notify the Police that the faults have been remedied, may
result in prosecution.
• Driver is to be advised the level of assessment prior to commencement of inspection. (eg walk-around or comprehensive)
DISCRETIONARY EQUIPMENT
• Checking of towing connections is with appropriate equipment (go – no go gauge) is discretionary – Note: If trailer disconnected it is to be
made clear to the driver that it is his/her responsibility to ensure a safe recoupling (including air lines) before moving off.
• Use of the “Heat Gun” for assessing brake drum temperatures is discretionary and should an enforcement officer decide to carry out this
check then the attached procedure, developed by the Police should be referred to. LINK.
INTERPRETATION
*Loose – Visually or can be moved without the aid of a tool
*Codes - QP (Qualifies for Pink)
*Codes - QG (Qualified for Green)
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Categorisation of Defects Project
Comprehensive Inspection – Version 1
Contents
1. Lighting and signalling.............................................................................. 3

1.1 Headlamps ........................................................................................ 3
1.2 Side lamps......................................................................................... 5
1.3 Direction indicator lamps (incl. repeaters) ......................................... 6
1.4 Stop lamps (incl. aux. stop lamps)..................................................... 7
1.5 Rear reflectors ................................................................................... 8
1.6 Registration plate lamps .................................................................... 9
1.7 Auxiliary headlamps .......................................................................... 9
1.8 Spot lamps ...................................................................................... 11
1.9 Cornering lamps .............................................................................. 11
1.10 Reversing lamps.............................................................................. 12
1.11 Daytime running lamps.................................................................... 12
1.12 Side marker lamps........................................................................... 13
1.13 Cab roof lamps ................................................................................ 13
1.14 Scene lamps.................................................................................... 14
1.15 Flashing or revolving lamps............................................................. 15
2. Vision ........................................................................................................ 16
2.1 Glazing, incl. windscreens ............................................................... 16
2.2 Windscreen wipe and wash systems............................................... 17
2.3 Rear-view mirrors ............................................................................ 18
2.4 Television sets................................................................................. 19
2.5 Driver’s sun visor ............................................................................. 19
3. Brakes ....................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Brakes, general ............................................................................... 20
3.2 Driver controls ................................................................................. 21
3.3 Pipes, hoses and connectors .......................................................... 22
3.4 Linkages and mechanisms .............................................................. 23
3.5 Air compressors and vacuum pumps .............................................. 25
3.6 Actuators, valves and reservoirs ..................................................... 26
3.7 Drums, discs, shoes and pads ........................................................ 27
3.8 Compressed air system capacity..................................................... 28
3.9 System protection and instrumentation ........................................... 29
3.10 Spring brakes .................................................................................. 30
3.11 Vehicle combinations 39 to 44 t....................................................... 31
4. Running gear............................................................................................ 33
4.1 Steering system............................................................................... 33
4.2 Suspension...................................................................................... 34
4.3 PSV suspension .............................................................................. 35
4.4 PSV drive shaft retention................................................................. 36
4.5 Transmission and drive shaft........................................................... 37
4.6 Tyres, rims and spare wheels.......................................................... 38
4.7 Equipment locking devices .............................................................. 38
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5. Occupant safety ....................................................................................... 41
5.1 Vehicle structural strength and condition......................................... 41
5.2 PSV electrical requirements ............................................................ 42
5.3 Entrance and doors ......................................................................... 42
5.4 PSV entry and exit steps, and ramps .............................................. 43
5.5 Seats, general ................................................................................. 44
5.6 PSV seating..................................................................................... 45
5.7 PSV passenger compartment.......................................................... 46
5.8 PSV driver’s seat and vision ............................................................ 47
5.9 PSV emergency exits ...................................................................... 48
5.10 PSV fire extinguishers and fire protection........................................ 49
5.11 PSV passenger signals ................................................................... 50
5.12 PSV towing and tow bars ................................................................ 50
5.13 PSV load security ............................................................................ 50
5.14 PSV roof racks ................................................................................ 51
5.15 PSV ventilation ................................................................................ 51
5.16 PSV demisters................................................................................. 52
6. External safety ......................................................................................... 53
6.1 Mudguards ...................................................................................... 53
6.2 Exhaust system ............................................................................... 53
6.3 External projections ......................................................................... 54
7. Load restraints and towing connections ............................................... 55
7.1 Load anchorages, general............................................................... 55
7.2 Bolster attachments......................................................................... 56
7.3 Drawbeams ..................................................................................... 57
7.4 Drawbars and ballrace turntables .................................................... 58
7.5 Fifth wheels and kingpins ................................................................ 59
8. Miscellaneous .......................................................................................... 61
8.1 Speedometer ................................................................................... 61
8.2 Audible warning devices.................................................................. 61
8.3 Fuel system (incl. alternative fuel system)....................................... 62
8.4 Vehicle dimensions.......................................................................... 63
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Code Inspection item and description of defect Severity of defect (if applicable) and defect category Notes
1. Lighting and signalling

1.1 Headlamps
Fitting
LDY (a) A required headlamp is not fitted (i) A vehicle is operated during the hours of
darkness with no required headlamps fitted ......... P
(ii) Other than above .................................................. Y
LDY (b) More than 2 single headlamps or 2 dual headlamps

are fitted1 ...................................................................................... 1
Not including any auxiliary
headlamps. Refer to 1.7 below for
Operation details on auxiliary headlamps.
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LDO (c) A headlamp is not operational, works intermittently, (i) A vehicle is operated during the hours of Flashing headlamps are permitted
flashes2, or flickers when tapped darkness with headlamps not fully operational ..... P on Police vehicles, ambulances, fire
(ii) Other than above .................................................. Y engines, some other emergency
LDO (d) The low beam headlamps do not illuminate the road service vehicles and some load pilot
within a range of at least 50m in front of the vehicle ...................................................................................... G vehicles – refer to the HMVSIG for
details.
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LHA (e) A headlamp is out of alignment (i) A vehicle is operated during the hours of Applies only to cases where the
darkness and the misalignment poses a alignment of low beam headlamps
significant safety risk to other road users3 ............ P is such that there is a significant risk
(ii) Other than above .................................................. Y of dazzling or blinding oncoming
traffic.
LHY (f) More than 2 headlamps operate on low beam4 ...................................................................................... Y 4
For vehicles fitted with auxiliary
headlamps, refer also to 1.7 below.
LHY (g) More than 4 headlamps operate on high beam4 ...................................................................................... Y
LDO (h) A high beam headlamp operates when low beam is

selected ...................................................................................... Y
LHY (i) A headlamp emits light of a colour other than white or

amber ...................................................................................... G
LHY (j) Headlamps on either side do not have approx. equal

light output ...................................................................................... Y
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LHU Condition (i) A vehicle is operated during the hours of

(k) A headlamp is not securely fitted darkness and detachment of all headlamps is
imminent................................................................ P
(ii) Detachment is imminent under conditions other
than (i) ................................................................... G
(iii) Other than above .................................................. Y
LHS (l) A headlamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is damaged or (i) The lamp’s light output or pattern is affected or
missing, water is in the lamp, or the reflector is water is in the lamp (failure of the lamp is
deteriorated imminent e.g. a lens is missing or significantly
damaged) .............................................................. G
LHY (m) A headlamp is obscured5 (i) Fully obscured....................................................... P 5

Obscured, for example, by a bull
(ii) Partially obscured.................................................. G bar.
(iii) Fully or obscured (Day)......................................... Y
LHI (n) A headlamp is partially or fully fitted with a cover that is (i) The lamp’s light output or pattern is affected
opaque, tinted, damaged or deteriorated (Night).................................................................... G
(ii) Other than above (Day)......................................... Y
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1.2 Side lamps

Rear
LMY (a) A required side lamp is not fitted (i) A vehicle is operated during the hours of
darkness with no rear side lamps fitted................. P
(ii) No right side rear tail lamp working during the
hours of darkness and no other rear right side
lamp operational below 2 meters .......................... P
(iii) Other than above .................................................. G
LMO (b) A side lamp is not operational, works intermittently, (i) A vehicle is operated during the hours of
flashes, or flickers when tapped. darkness with no rear side lamp fully operational . P
(ii) Other than above .................................................. G
LMY3 (c) A rear side lamp emits light of a colour other than red (i) Fully obscured (Night) ............................................ P
or rear side lamp is obscured (ii) Partially Obscured.................................................. Y
(iii) Other ..................................................................... Y
LMY2 (d) A front side lamp emits light of a colour other than
white or amber (but is not red) ..................................................................................... Y
General
LMM (e) A side lamp is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
LMU (f) A side lamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is damaged or (i) The lamp’s light output is affected, or failure of
missing, water is in the lamp, or the reflector is the lamp is imminent (e.g. a lens is missing or
deteriorated significantly damaged, or water is in the lamp) ..... G
LMY (g) A side lamp is obscured (i) Fully obscured....................................................... G

(ii) Partially obscured.................................................. Y
LMY (h) A side lamp is partially or fully fitted with a cover that is (i) The lamp’s light output is affected (Night)............. G
opaque, tinted, damaged or deteriorated (ii) Other than above .................................................. Y
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1.3 Direction indicator lamps (incl. repeaters)
LIO (a) Indicator system does not operate ...................................................................................... P
LIF (b) A required direction indicator lamp is not fitted ...................................................................................... G
LIO (c) A direction indicator lamp is not operational ...................................................................................... Y
LIY (d) A direction-indicator lamp works intermittently or (i) The lamp is a required lamp ................................. Y
flickers when tapped1 (ii) The lamp is an auxiliary lamp ............................... Y 1
Applies also to auxiliary direction
indicator lamps (defects without
LIY (e) A direction indicator lamp does not flash at a rate of reference to this note do not apply
between 60 and 120 times per minute1 ...................................................................................... Y to auxiliary direction indicator
lamps).
LIY2 (f) A front direction indicator lamp emits light of a colour
other than white or amber1 ...................................................................................... Y
LIY3 (g) A rear direction indicator lamp emits light of a colour

other than red or amber1 ...................................................................................... Y
LIU (h) A direction indicator lamp is not securely fitted1 (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
LIS (i) A direction indicator lamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is (i) The lamp’s light output is affected, or failure of
damaged or missing, water is in the lamp, or the the lamp is imminent (e.g. a lens is missing or
reflector is deteriorated significantly damaged, or water is in the lamp)..... G
LIY (j) A direction indicator lamp is obscured (i) Fully obscured....................................................... G

LIY (k) A direction indicator lamp is partially or fully fitted with a

cover that is opaque, tinted, damaged or deteriorated (i) The lamp’s light output is affected ........................ Y
LIY (l) A required warning device which indicates the failure of

one or more direction indicator lamps is not fitted or not
operational ...................................................................................... Y
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1.4 Stop lamps (incl. aux. stop lamps)
LSF (a) A required stop lamp is not fitted (i) No required stop lamp is fitted .............................. P
(ii) Only one of two required stop lamps is fitted ........ G
LSO (b) A stop lamp does not operate when the service brake (i) All required stop lamps are affected ..................... G
is applied (ii) At least one required stop lamp is not affected
and works normally ............................................... Y
LSY (c) A stop lamp operates when the service brake is not (i) All stop lamps are affected.................................... G
applied1 (ii) At least one required stop lamp is not affected
and works normally ............................................... Y
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LSO (d) A stop lamp works intermittently, flashes, or flickers (i) All stop lamps are affected.................................... G Applies also to auxiliary stop lamps
when tapped1 (ii) At least one required stop lamp is not affected (defects without reference to this
and works normally ............................................... Y note do not apply to auxiliary stop
lamps).
LSY (e) A stop lamp emits light of a colour other than red1 ...................................................................................... Y
LSU (f) A stop lamp is not securely fitted1 (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
LSY (g) A stop lamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is damaged or

missing, water is in the lamp, or the reflector is (i) The lamp’s light output is affected ........................ Y
deteriorated (ii) Failure of the lamp is imminent (e.g. a lens is
missing or significantly damaged, or water is in
the lamp) ............................................................... G
LSY (h) A stop lamp is obscured (i) Fully obscured....................................................... G

LSY (i) A stop lamp is partially or fully fitted with a cover that is
opaque, tinted, damaged or deteriorated (i) The lamp’s light output is affected ........................ Y
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1.5 Rear reflectors
LRFS (j) Right hand reflector is missing or ineffective during

hours of darkness ...................................................................................... P
LRF (k) A required rear reflector is not fitted (i) No required reflector is fitted................................. G
(ii) Only one of two required reflectors is fitted........... G
LRY (i) A rear reflector reflects light of a colour other than red ...................................................................................... Y
LRU (j) A rear reflector is not securely fitted ...................................................................................... Y
LRS (k) A rear reflector is damaged or not clean ...................................................................................... Y
LRY (l) A rear reflector is partially or fully obscured (i) Night ...................................................................... G
(ii) Day ........................................................................ Y
LRY (m) A rear reflector is partially or fully fitted with a cover that
is opaque, tinted, damaged or deteriorated ...................................................................................... Y
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1.6 Registration plate lamps
LNF (a) A required registration plate lamp is not fitted ...................................................................................... G
LNO (b) A registration plate lamp is not operational, works

intermittently, flashes, or flickers when tapped ...................................................................................... Y
LNY (c) A registration plate lamp emits light of a colour other

than white ...................................................................................... Y
LNY (d) A registration plate lamp is directly visible from the rear ...................................................................................... Y
LNU (e) A registration plate lamp is not securely fitted ...................................................................................... Y
LNY (f) A registration plate lamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is

damaged or missing, water is in the lamp, or the
reflector is deteriorated ...................................................................................... Y
LNY (g) A registration plate lamp is obscured ...................................................................................... Y
1.7 Auxiliary headlamps
Fitting
LAF (a) Only one (front), or more than two (front or rear), fog ...................................................................................... G
lamp(s) is/are fitted
LAF (b) Only one, or more than two, auxiliary high beam ...................................................................................... G
headlamp(s) is/are fitted
(c) A fog lamp to the rear is not red ...................................................................................... G
(d) A front fog lamp is not dipped ...................................................................................... Y
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Operation
LAO (e) An auxiliary headlamp is not operational, works
intermittently, flashes1, or flickers when tapped ...................................................................................... Y 1
Flashing headlamps are permitted
on Police vehicles, ambulances, fire
LAY (f) A fog lamp is not permanently dipped ...................................................................................... Y engines, some other emergency
service vehicles and some load pilot
LAA (g) An auxiliary high beam headlamp is out of alignment ...................................................................................... Y vehicles – refer to the HMVSIG for
details.
LAY (h) An auxiliary high beam headlamp is not connected so
that it extinguishes when the driver switches the OE
headlamps from high beam to low beam ...................................................................................... Y
LAY (i) An auxiliary headlamp emits light of a colour other than

white or amber (but not red in colour) ...................................................................................... Y
If red.............................................................................. P
LAM (j) Auxiliary headlamps on either side do not have approx.

equal light output ...................................................................................... Y
Condition
LAU (k) An auxiliary headlamp is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
LAS (l) An auxiliary headlamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is (i) The lamp is an auxiliary high beam headlamp
damaged or missing, water is in the lamp, or the that replaces the OE headlamps when in use ...... Y
reflector is deteriorated (ii) Other than above .................................................. Y
LAY (m) An auxiliary headlamp is obscured (i) The lamp is an auxiliary high beam headlamp
that replaces the OE headlamps when in use ...... Y
(ii) Other than above........................................................ Y
LAY (n) An auxiliary headlamp is partially or fully fitted with a (i) The lamp is an auxiliary high beam headlamp
cover that is opaque, tinted, damaged or deteriorated that replaces the OE headlamps when in use...... Y
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1.8 Spot lamps
LDF (a) More than one spot lamp is fitted .............................................................................................. Y
LDY (b) A spot lamp emits light of a colour other than white or
amber .............................................................................................. Y
LOU (c) A spot lamp is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ Y
1.9 Cornering lamps
LOF/ (a) Only one, or more than two, cornering lamp(s) is/are
LIF fitted .............................................................................................. Y
LIO/
LOD (b) A cornering lamp works intermittently, flashes, or
flickers when tapped .............................................................................................. Y
LIY (c) A cornering lamp operates with the headlamps

switched off, without the direction indicators on the
same side operating, or with the direction indicators on
the opposite side operating .............................................................................................. Y
LOA (d) A cornering lamp emits a light other than white or

amber ...................................................................................... G
LOY (e) A cornering lamp emits light of a colour other than

white or amber .............................................................................................. Y
LOY (f) A cornering lamp is directly visible from the rear .............................................................................................. Y
LOF (g) A cornering lamp is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
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1.10 Reversing lamps
LBY (a) More than two reversing lamps are fitted .............................................................................................. Y
LBO (b) A reversing lamp works intermittently, flashes, or

flickers when tapped .............................................................................................. Y
LBO (c) A reversing lamp operates without the reverse gear

engaged or, if switched independently of the reverse
gear .............................................................................................. G
LBF (d) A reversing lamp is not white in colour (i) Other than above....................................................... Y
1.11 Daytime running lamps
LOY (a) Only one, or more than two, daytime running lamp(s)
is/are fitted .............................................................................................. G Group ‘A’ or ‘T’ vehicles not to have
daytime running lamps (DTR).
LOY (b) A daytime running lamp is not fitted at the front of the
vehicle or does not face forward .............................................................................................. Y
LDO (c) A daytime running lamp works intermittently, flashes,

or flickers when tapped or operates with fog lights .............................................................................................. Y
LOY (d) A daytime running lamp emits light of a colour other

than white or amber .............................................................................................. Y
LOF (e) A daytime running lamp is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
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1.12 Side marker lamps
LMY2 (a) A required side marker lamp is not fitted ...................................................................................... G
LMY2 (b) A side marker lamp is not fitted at approx. 1/3 of the
vehicle’s length from the rear ...................................................................................... Y
LMO2 (c) A side marker lamp is not operational, works

intermittently, flashes, or flickers when tapped ...................................................................................... Y
LMY2 (d) A side marker lamp emits light of a colour other than
white or amber to the front; or red or amber to the rear ...................................................................................... Y
LMU2 (e) A side marker lamp is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
LMS2 (f) A side marker lamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is (i) The lamp’s light output is affected, or failure of
damaged or missing, water is in the lamp, or the the lamp is imminent (e.g. a lens is missing or
reflector is deteriorated significantly damaged, or water is in the lamp) ..... Y
LMY2 (g) A side marker lamp is obscured (i) Fully obscured (Night only) ................................... G
LMY2 (h) A side marker lamp is partially or fully fitted with a (i) The lamp’s light output is affected ........................ Y
cover that is opaque, tinted, damaged or deteriorated (ii) Other than above .................................................. Y
1.13 Cab roof lamps
LOY (a) A required cab roof lamp is not fitted ...................................................................................... G
LOO (b) A cab roof lamp is not operational, works intermittently,

flashes, or flickers when tapped ...................................................................................... Y
LOY (c) A cab roof lamp emits light of a colour other than
amber ...................................................................................... Y
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LOF (d) A cab roof lamp is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
LOS (e) A cab roof lamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is damaged (i) The lamp’s light output is affected, or failure of
or missing, water is in the lamp, or the reflector is the lamp is imminent (e.g. a lens is missing or
deteriorated significantly damaged, or water is in the lamp) ..... Y
LOY (f) A cab roof lamp is partially or fully obscured ...................................................................................... Y
LOY (g) A cab roof lamp is partially or fully fitted with a cover (i) The lamp’s light output is affected ........................ Y
that is opaque, tinted, damaged or deteriorated (ii) Other than above .................................................. Y
1.14 Scene lamps
LOY (a) A scene lamp is fitted to a vehicle other than a heavy

goods vehicle, forklift, ambulance or fire appliance ...................................................................................... Y
LOY (b) More than two scene lamps are fitted to a heavy goods
vehicle, or more than four scene lamps are fitted to an
ambulance or fire appliance ...................................................................................... Y
LOF (c) A scene lamp is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
LOY (d) A warning light which indicates operation of a scene

lamp to the driver is not fitted or not operational ...................................................................................... Y
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1.15 Flashing or revolving lamps
LOY (a) A flashing or revolving lamp is fitted to a vehicle that is

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not permitted to be fitted with a flashing or revolving ...................................................................................... G Refer to the HMVSIG for details
lamp1 on vehicles permitted to be fitted
with flashing or revolving lamps,
LOM (b) A flashing or revolving lamp is not fitted as specified1 ...................................................................................... Y and the conditions relating to their
fitment.
LOY (c) The number of flashing or revolving lamps fitted
exceeds the number permitted1 ...................................................................................... Y
LOY (d) A flashing or revolving lamp emits light of a colour

other than the colour specified1 ...................................................................................... G
LOF (e) A flashing or revolving lamp is not securely fitted1 (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
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2. Vision
2.1 Glazing, incl. windscreens
Fitting
IWY (a) A piece of glazing does not comply with an approved
standard or trade name ...................................................................................... G
LWY (b) A windscreen is not made of laminated glass, or any

other piece of glazing is not made of safety glass ...................................................................................... G
LWY (c) A windscreen has a VLT of <70% (i) The VLT is <35%................................................... P
LWA (d) A piece of glazing is not securely fitted (i) A windscreen is not securely fitted........................ G
(ii) Any other piece of glazing is not securely fitted.... G
Condition
IWI (e) A windscreen or front side window is obstructed or not (i) The driver’s vision is significantly impaired ........... P
clean (ii) Other than above .................................................. Y
IWS (f) A windscreen or front side window is damaged (i) The damage significantly impairs the driver’s
vision1 or compromises the strength of the 1
Any damage within the critical
glazing2 or the operation of the windscreen vision area other than minor
wipers .................................................................... P scratching or surface pitting is
(ii) Other than above .................................................. Y deemed to significantly impair the
driver’s vision.
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IWS (g) Any other piece of glazing is damaged (i) The damage significantly compromises the Any damage that is outside the
strength of the glazing........................................... P repair limits of the approved repair
(ii) Other than above .................................................. Y standard is deemed to
significantly compromise the
strength of the windscreen.
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IWY (h) A modification to a piece of glazing does not comply (i) A windscreen is fitted with a tinted overlay that
with applicable requirements reduces the overall VLT to <35% in the Critical
Vision..................................................................... P
(ii) A tinted overlay is fitted that reduces the overall Refer to the HMVSIG for details.
VLT of:
• a windscreen to <70%; or
• a front side window to <35% ............................. G Windscreen can not have tinted
(iii) A modification other than (i) or (ii) significantly overlay
impairs the driver’s vision, compromises the
strength of glazing, or causes annoyance to
other road users ................................................... G ie mirrored overlay
(iv) Other than above .................................................. Y
IWY
(i) A wire mesh windscreen stone guard extends higher
than the top of the steering wheel, its mesh size is less
than 12mm, or there is no space between the stone ..............................................................................................
guard and the windscreen Y
IWY
(j) An overlay is applied along lower edge of windscreen
above the highest point of the steering wheel in the ..............................................................................................
uppermost position Y
2.2 Windscreen wipe and wash systems
IIY (a) An original equipment (OE) windscreen wiper is not (i) A vehicle is operated in rain with no wiper fitted
fitted on a vehicle required to be fitted with a to clear the windscreen in front of the driver ......... P Must be capable of keeping an
windscreen wipe system (ii) Other than above .................................................. G adequate area of the windscreen
clean and clear for vehicles safe
IIO (i) A vehicle is operated in rain with no fully operation.
(b) A windscreen wiper is not operational or works operational wiper to clear the windscreen in
intermittently front of the driver ................................................... P
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III (c) A windscreen wiper is not effective (i) A vehicle is operated in rain and the driver’s
vision is significantly impaired............................... P Must be capable of keeping an
(ii) Other than above....................................................... G adequate area of the windscreen
clean and clear for vehicles safe
operation.
IIU (d) A windscreen wiper is not securely fitted (i) A vehicle is operated in rain and detachment of
the wiper that clears the windscreen in front of
the driver is imminent ............................................ P
(ii) Detachment of a wiper is imminent under
conditions other than (i)......................................... Y
IIF (e) A required windscreen wash system is not fitted ...................................................................................... Y
IIO (f) A windscreen wash system is not operational or works

intermittently ...................................................................................... Y
IIY (g) A windscreen wash system is not effective ...................................................................................... Y
2.3 Rear-view mirrors
EMY (a) A required rear-view mirror1 is not fitted ...................................................................................... G 1

PSVs must have L&R external.
No req for internal.
EMA (b) A rear-view mirror does not provide the driver with an
adequate and clear view to the rear of the vehicle and,
if applicable, its load; and any trailer and its load ...................................................................................... G
EMA (c) A rear-view mirror is not adjustable or does not

maintain its adjustment ...................................................................................... Y
EMU (d) A rear-view mirror is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
Additional to PSVs
IJY A rear-view mirror1 does not provide the driver with an
adequate and clear view to the rear of the interior and
the exterior vicinity of the doors used for entry and exit
by passengers ...................................................................................... G
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2.4 Television sets
ITY (a) A television set is fitted where it is directly visible to the

driver and, while the vehicle is in motion, the set can
be used for purposes other than providing a view to
the rear of the vehicle, navigation, or safe operation
and control of the vehicle; or screen only displays text
and any change is controlled manually by driver; or
PSV Rule complied with in a PSV ...................................................................................... G
2.5 Driver’s sun visor
IVF (a) A required sun visor is not fitted ...................................................................................... G
IUO (b) A sun visor is not operational (i) Must be “effective”.................................................. G
IVU (c) A sun visor is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ G
Additional to PSVs
IVY (d) A sun visor cannot be adjusted from the driver’s seat ...................................................................................... Y
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3. Brakes
3.1 Brakes, general
BSI01 (a) A brake fails to release immediately after the brake

pedal is released ...................................................................................... P
BSO1 (b) A brake does not function properly on any wheel

equipped for braking ...................................................................................... P
BSA1 (c) Brakes do not apply simultaneously on two wheels

with a common axis ...................................................................................... P
BSC1 (d) An ABS system is non operational but brakes do

operate ...................................................................................... P With conditions
Service brake
BSF1 (e) A required service brake is not fitted ...................................................................................... P
BS11 (f) A service brake does not act on all wheels – (if
required) ...................................................................................... P
BS11 (g) The service brake on a common axle is unbalanced (i) The imbalance exceeds 20% on a single steer
front axle or there is a marked deviation from a
straight path when the brake is applied ................ P
(ii) The imbalance exceeds 20% on an axle other
than a single steer front axle .................................. G
(iii) Other than above ................................................... G
BPF1 (h) The performance of a service brake does not meet the
legal requirements1-2 ...................................................................................... P 1
A service brake must be capable of
stopping a vehicle under all
Park and emergency brake conditions of loading within a
BPI1 (i) A required park brake or emergency brake is not fitted ...................................................................................... P distance of 7 m from a speed of 30
km/h (50% average efficiency). Or
BPI1 (j) A park brake or emergency brake does not act on at
2
least half the number of road wheels ...................................................................................... G Performance tests from a roller
brake machine which produce less
BCY1 (k) The park brake on a common axle is unbalanced ...................................................................................... G than 50% average efficiency*
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BCY1 (l) The performance of a park brake does not meet the
legal requirements3 ...................................................................................... P 3
A park brake must be capable of
holding a vehicle under all
(m) The emergency brake of a trailer does not apply conditions of loading on a slope of 1
automatically when the brake coupling is separated ...................................................................................... P in 5 and, as an emergency brake,
must be capable of stopping a
AYY1 (n) A suzie is fitted to a trailer, other than a semi-trailer, vehicle under all conditions of
without a device that disconnects the air supply when loading within a distance of 18 m
the trailer disconnects ...................................................................................... Y from a speed of 30 km/h (20%
average efficiency)*
OR
3
Additional to PSVs Performance tests from a roller
AGY (o) A required vacuum gauge or low vacuum audible brake machine which produces less
alarm is not fitted, not operational, or works than 20% average efficiency
intermittently
...................................................................................... G *
Refer to the HMVSIG for
exemptions and details.
3.2 Driver controls
Service brake
BMY1 (a) A brake pedal is not securely fastened (i) Detachment is imminent or the pedal is loose so
that it can contact the vehicle structure or any
fittings .................................................................... P
(ii) The pedal is loose (e.g. there is significant
sideways movement) but it cannot contact the
structure or any fittings.......................................... G
BMI1 (b) There is insufficient reserve pedal travel (i) The pedal bottoms out before the brake is fully
applied -hydraulic .................................................. P ie not in good adjustment
(ii) For a hydraulic system, less than 1/3 of pedal
travel remains when the brake is fully applied; or
for an air system, the treadle valve is fully open
only toward the very end of pedal travel ............... G
BMY1 (c) The friction surface of a brake pedal is worn or missing ...................................................................................... Y
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Park brake and emergency brake

BPY1 (d) A lever is missing or not operational or does not lock
into position an remain permanent applied ...................................................................................... P
BEI1 (e) A lever is not securely fastened (i) Detachment is imminent or there is a risk of the
brake being released inadvertently ....................... P
BRI1 (f) There is excessive lever travel (i) Less than 1/3 of lever travel remains when the
brake is fully applied.............................................. G With conditions
3.3 Pipes, hoses and connectors
BCU (a) A brake pipe is not supported over a span of >700mm

for Ø 6 to 10mm pipe, or > 1000mm for Ø 10 to 18mm
pipe ...................................................................................... Y Ø – Symbol for ‘outside diameter’
BCI1 (b) A brake pipe or shielded brake hose is fitted within

<100mm from any part of the exhaust system; or an
unshielded brake hose is fitted within <200mm ...................................................................................... Y
BCL1 (c) A brake pipe, hose or connector is in contact with any (i) The pipe hose or connector is in contact with any
parts of the vehicle in a way that could cause damage moving parts and failure is imminent ..................... P
or wear such as chafing or denting (ii) The pipe, hose or connector is in contact with
any moving parts. Not imminent............................ Y
(iii) Other than above ................................................... Y
BCN1 (d) A brake pipe, hose or connector leaks (i) There is an audible air leak, a hydraulic leak
from a pipe, hose or connector, or any other
significant leak........................................................ P
(ii) There is a hydraulic weep from a wheel or
master cylinder....................................................... G
BCY1 (e) A brake pipe is corroded (i) The pipe is pitted or the pipe’s Ø is noticeably
increased................................................................ G
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BCW1 (f) The cross sectional area of a brake pipe or hose is (iii) The pipe or hose is blocked or almost blocked,
reduced, e.g. as a result of denting or kinking e.g. any part of a pipe is flat or almost flat, or a
hose is kinked ........................................................ P
(iv) The cross-sectional area is significantly reduced G
(v) Other than above .................................................. Y
BCW1 (g) A brake hose bulges under pressure ...................................................................................... G
BCW1 (h) A brake hose is cracked or chafed (i) Cracking or chafing extends all the way through
the hose’s outer layer, i.e. subsequent layers of
the hose are visible ................................................ G
(ii) Less than above.................................................... Y
(iii) More than above ................................................... P
BCJ1 (i) A brake pipe, hose or connector is otherwise (i) A pipe or connector is cracked, or failure is
damaged, incl. cracked pipes or connectors; and imminent................................................................
twisted or stretched brake hoses (ii) A pipe or hose is twisted or stretched but failure P
is not imminent ...................................................... G
3.4 Linkages and mechanisms
BEY1 (a) Any part of a brake mechanism is not securely fitted or

attached ...................................................................................... P
BEY1 (b) A locking device is not fitted, loose, or not of an (i) The locking device is missing or detached ........... G
approved type (ii) The locking device is loose or insecure ................ G
BSA (c) Any part of a brake mechanism is in contact with any

[QUAL] part of the vehicle in a way that could cause damage
or wear such as chafing ...................................................................................... G
BAA1 (d) A slack adjuster does not form an angle of close to 90°
when the brakes (in good adjustment) are applied with (i) If performance in 3.1(h) not met............................ P
full treadle pressure (ii) If performance in 3.1(h) met.................................. Y
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BRY1 (e) A cable is damaged, e.g. knotted, corroded, chafed or (i) The damage significantly weakens the cable or
has broken strands prevents its free operation..................................... G With conditions
(ii) Other than above....................................................... Y
BRI1 (f) A cable is joined in an unsuitable way, or is fitted with

an auxiliary tensioner ...................................................................................... G With conditions
BRJ1 (g) A rod is damaged, e.g. bent, corroded or chafed (i) The damage significantly weakens1 the rod or 1
The cross-sectional area is
prevents its free operation..................................... G reduced by >25%.
BCY1 (h) A pivot does not operate freely or has excessive ...................................................................................... Y
clearance
BAJ1 (i) A lever or slack adjuster is damaged, e.g. cracked, (i) The damage significantly weakens1 the lever or
bent, corroded or worn slack adjuster, or prevents its free operation ........ G
BUU (j) A brake backing plate is loose (i) The backing plate is in contact with other brake
components, or brake efficiency is reduced ........ G
(ii) The spider is in contact with other brake
components, and/or brake efficiency is reduced . P
BUU (k) A spider is loose ...................................................................................... Y
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3.5 Air compressors and vacuum pumps
AAY (a) An air compressor or vacuum pump is missing, does

not operate or does not operate correctly, or has
external damage or leaks1 ...................................................................................... P 1
Some air brake components have
a limited amount of leakage which
AVU1 (b) An air compressor or vacuum pump has loose is acceptable. A small amount of
mounting bolts, cracked or broken mounting brackets, lubricating oil leakage is also
braces or adapters, or is excessively corroded2 ...................................................................................... G acceptable as long as the
operation of components is not
ARI (c) A compressor or vacuum pump drive belt is cracked, (i) The pressure build-up time is seriously affected adversely affected.
frayed or slipping1 or failure is imminent .............................................. P
2
(ii) Other than above ................................................... Y Corrosion must not weaken the
structure or mounting of brake
ARI (d) A drive pulley is cracked, broken or loose3 ...................................................................................... G components, or adversely affect
their operation.
3
Cracked through to reinforcing
plies, extensively frayed or missing
drive sections.
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3.6 Actuators, valves and reservoirs
BIY1 (a) An adjustment indicator rod is missing or seized ...................................................................................... Y Brake actuators include:
• air brake actuators;
BII (b) An adjustment indicator rod indicates excessive ...................................................................................... G • wheel cylinders;
travel1 • disc brake callipers; and
• slack adjusters.
BWY1 (c) A brake chamber (including chamber clamps) or (i) Detachment or failure is imminent on a single
camshaft support bracket is loose, bent, cracked or steer front axle ...................................................... P
corroded (ii) Other than above .................................................. Y
BWE1 (d) The stroke of the brake chamber exceeds the (i) If performance in 3.1(h) not met........................... P
manufacturers limit (ii) If performance in 3.1(h) met.................................. Y
BWL1 (e) A calliper or wheel cylinder leaks, or there is an

audible air leak from a brake chamber ...................................................................................... G
ATY1 (f) A reservoir, master cylinder or servo unit leaks, or is

loose, cracked, corroded, broken, otherwise damaged
or worn ...................................................................................... G
ATG1 (g) An air reservoir contains an excessive amount of oil or

water (air brake reserve is effected to where the
required number of brake applications do not meet the ...................................................................................... G
requirements)
AVL (h) A load sensing valve leaks, is out of adjustment or not

operational, e.g. missing, seized, by-passed or
disconnected ...................................................................................... G
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3.7 Drums, discs, shoes and pads
BDJ (a) A brake drum or disc is not fitted or has pieces missing ...................................................................................... P
1
BDU (b) A brake drum or disc is not securely fitted or has (i) The drum or disc is fractured through, a crack Does not apply to short heat cracks
cracks1 opens when the brake is applied, or failure is inside the drum.
2
imminent................................................................ P Corrosion must not weaken the
(ii) Other than above .................................................. G structure or mounting of brake
components, or adversely affect
BDG (c) A drum or disc is excessively corroded2, excessively (i) Failure is imminent ................................................ P their operation.
BDN worn3, warped or contaminated by brake fluid, oil or (ii) Other than above .................................................. Y 3
Drum or disc wear must not exceed
BDW grease manufacturers’ specifications.
4
Brake lining wear indicators are
BLF (d) A brake lining or pad is missing, not securely fitted, (i) The brake lining or pad is missing, detached or normally milled into the lining.
cracked, or excessively worn4 worn to the metal.................................................... P
(ii) The brake lining or pad is worn below the
manufacturer’s limit ................................................ Y
BEY (e) A shoe spring, anchor pins, cam roller, clevis pin or (i) Brake efficiency is reduced:
BEU retainer is missing or damaged • On a single steer front axle .................................... P
BEJ • On an axle other than a single steer front axle ...... G
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3.8 Compressed air system capacity

1
Reservoir capacity The test is to be conducted with
1
AAY (f) The required number of brake applications cannot be The low pressure warning is activated before : the brake system at its maximum
performed (i) 3 full service brake applications2 with full specified operating pressure, the
release for combinations having an engine stopped and the park
emergency or breakaway valve on the brake released.
2
trailer and a tractor protection valve on the A full service brake application is
towing vehicle ................................................. G made when all the brakes have
(ii) 5 full service brake applications with full been fully applied to stop the
release for other vehicles .................................... G vehicle combination in the
Compressor capacity required distance.
3
ARY (g) Air pressure build up is slow The compressor does not raise system pressure to The test is to be conducted with
the point where the compressor unloads before the the engine operating at its
following maximum time limits3: maximum governed speed. If the
engine is not governed, the
GSVs inspector must determine the
(iii) 3 minutes: starting from the pressure at which engine’s safe maximum operating
low pressure warning ceases to operate, or in speed.
vehicles so equipped, the emergency brake
operates............................................................... G
(iv) 1.5 minutes: starting from the pressure the
system is at after carrying out either 3 or 5 full
service brake applications, as required above .... G
PSVs
AAI (v) 1.5 minutes: starting from the pressure the
system is at after carrying out 5 full service
brake applications as required in the reservoir
capacity requirements above............................... G
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3.9 System protection and instrumentation
ADC (a) An auxiliary air operated device is fitted to the brake

system without the approval of the manufacturer or the
Director, or an approved system is found to be
damaged or modified, for example:
• the operation of an auxiliary device lowers the pressure
of the brake system below two thirds of its maximum
operating pressure; or
1
• an auxiliary device which requires a significant1 amount Significant in relation to the amount
of compressed air uses the same source of of compressed air required for the
compressed air as the brake system and shares air operation of the brake system.
from the brake system’s reservoir, i.e. does not have its Significant amounts are typically
separate reservoir ...................................................................................... G required by air spring suspension
systems, central tyre inflation
ATC (b) A receiver that is used to supply the brake system systems or pneumatically-operated
does not have a gauge fitted2, the gauge is not passenger doors.
operational, inaccurate, not illuminated, or is not
2
readily visible from the driver’s seat ...................................................................................... G An alternative device to a gauge
may be used provided that the
Director approves the device.
AWO (c) An audible warning device is missing, does not (i) If gauges operational............................................. Y
3
operate, operates at a pressure lower than the (ii) If gauges not operational....................................... G If the manufacturer’s minimum
manufacturer’s minimum recommended pressure3 or recommended operating pressure is
cannot be easily heard from the driver’s seat not available, it is deemed to be
50% of the maximum operating
pressure.
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3.10 Spring brakes
BVY1 (a) A spring brake air circuit does not have a non-
compounding valve fitted1 ...................................................................................... Y 1
Non-compounding valves are not
required on some vehicle models. In
(b) A required spring brake emergency release control is such cases:
not fitted, cannot be operated from the driver’s seat2 or • Written confirmation from the
sources its air supply from a reservoir that is not ...................................................................................... Y manufacturer or manufacturer’s
protected3 representative is required; and
• The brake system must be
(c) A spring brake control used for operating the parking unmodified.
brakes is not protected from inadvertent release ...................................................................................... Y
2
Trailer spring brakes do not have to
be capable of being released from
the towing vehicle’s cab provided that
they can be released using air from a
trailer-mounted emergency reservoir
and the emergency release valve is
located in a position that:
• Is protected from the chassis rail or
fitted with a guard; and
• Is inconspicuous and can be
accessed without danger to the
operator
3
Air for the release of spring brakes
after an automatic application due
to loss of service brake pressure
must be sourced in:
• A PSV, from a protected reservoir*
• A GSV or SPV from a protected
reservoir* or the spare wheel
* The reservoir must be protected from
the service brake system by a one-way
valve. Note: Split service brake
systems do not have separate protected
release systems.
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3.11 Vehicle combinations 39 to 44 t
BOC1 (a) A vehicle used in a combination with a GCM between Combination down rated to 39000kg
39,000 kg and 44,000 kg is not certified for compliance
with either the IHVBS or the NZHVBC1 .............................................................................. G With conditions (ie – Reduced to 39
tonne)
(b) A vehicle is modified from its condition when certified
1
for compliance with the IHVBS or the NZHVBC so that IHVBS: Interim Heavy Vehicle
its brake performance is affected by the modification .............................................................................. G Braking Specification
and it is not certified NZHVBC: NZ Heavy Vehicle Brake
Code
(c) A vehicle certified only to the IHVBS is used in a
combination between 39,000 kg and 44,000 kg GCM
but that combination is not listed on the towing .............................................................................. G
vehicle’s CoL
(d) The spring media within an axle set are not all of the .............................................................................. Y
same type
(e) An axle set is clearly not load sharing, e.g. a balance

beam between two dual tyred axles is not of equal .............................................................................. Y
length
BOC1 (f) A vehicle or modification certified to the IHVBS or

NZHVBC does not have a required statement of
compliance or certification document, certification
plate, CoL entry or modification certificate, or the
statement or document, plate, entry, or certificate is .............................................................................. Y
invalid illegible, incomplete, or incorrect
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Additional to IHVBS vehicles

BCY (g) A brake connection between vehicles is fitted that is ...................................................................................... G
not a two line type
BCY (h) A brake connection is not colour coded2 and can be ...................................................................................... G 2
Control line: yellow, green or blue
incorrectly connected Supply line: red
Additional to NZHVBC vehicles

3
BLY (i) A brake lining is fitted that does not comply with the If there is evidence that a
NZHVBC3 ...................................................................................... Y component does not meet the
requirements of the NZHVBC, the
BLC (j) Brake linings are replaced clearly on one side of an vehicle inspector may require the
axle set only (i) Brake performance imbalance .............................. G brake maintenance records to be
(ii) Not imbalanced ..................................................... Y produced
4
ATY (k) A brake reservoir condensate drain valve is missing, If an automatic condensate valve is
does not operate manually or is not located at the fitted:
lowest point of the reservoir4 ...................................................................................... Y • The valve must be capable of
manual operation or
• The reservoir must also have a
manual drain valve fitted
5
‘Duomatic’, ‘Trimatic’ or equivalent
6
Colour coded within 150mm of the
5
BCC (l) A brake coupling is not one piece , incorrectly coloured coupling and mounted in the
coded6 or not mounted close to the vehicle’s centre following manner:
line or has other coupling connection devices that • Left side of coupling: control line,
could be used inadvertently (i) Not in one piece .................................................... G coloured in blue or black; and
(ii) Other than above .................................................. Y • Right side of coupling: supply
line, coloured in red or yellow.
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4. Running gear
4.1 Steering system
1
SWC (a) A steering column is located on the left of a vehicle’s (i) Used in conjunction with TSL................................ P Unless the vehicle is exempted –
longitudinal centreline1 (ii) Other ..................................................................... G refer to the HMVSIG for details.
SWI (b) A steering mechanism does not provide safe, efficient,

convenient and sensitive control of a vehicle, e.g. the
operation of a steering mechanism requires excessive .............................................................................. P
force
SPW (c) A component of a steering system2 is not fitted or not (i) Detachment of the component is imminent, or 2
Including steering axle components
SPU securely fitted, e.g.: the directional control of the vehicle is adversely and mountings.
• (P) a steering mount is loose or missing; affected so that the vehicle cannot be operated
• (P) a ball joint nut is loose, missing or not locked; safely ...................................................................... P - See section (c) for criteria
• (G) a steering rack gaiter is loose, missing or not (ii) The directional control of the vehicle is adversely
properly fitted; or affected but detachment of the component is not
• (G) a lock stop is loose or missing imminent................................................................. P
(iii) Other than above ................................................... G
(d) A steering component is damaged or worn, e.g. there

is:
SPK • (P) Damage, incl. cracking, deformation, seizing,
SPC corrosion, or unsuitable welding or heat treatment, to a (i) Failure of the component is imminent, or the - See section (d) for criteria
SBY steering wheel spoke, hub or rim3; a track rod or drag directional control of the vehicle is adversely
3
link end; a steering box or rack housing; a pivot bearing affected so that the vehicle cannot be operated Cracks in the plastic covering of a
or steering coupling; a wishbone, track control arm or safely ..................................................................... P steering wheel do not necessarily
radius rod; a steering rack gaiter; a lock stop; or a (ii) The directional control of the vehicle is mean that the wheel is broken.
power steering system component; adversely affected but failure of the component
SCW • (P) Interference of a steering component with other is not imminent ...................................................... G
parts of the vehicle; (iii) Other than above .................................................. Y
4
SUL • (G/Y) play when the steering wheel is rotated4; play, Rotational free-play measured (as
roughness or stiffness in a strut upper support bearing; ...................................................................................... G per VWA) at the steering wheel rim
or play, roughness or tightness in a steering column ...................................................................................... Y (road wheels on the ground)
bearing; should not exceed:
• for a rack and pinion system:
1/30th of steering wheel Ø (e.g.
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13 mm for a Ø 390mm wheel)

SUW • (Y) leakage of steering shock absorber damping fluid ...................................................................................... Y • for other systems: 1/5th of the
or (P*) power steering fluid; ...................................................................................... P steering wheel Ø (e.g. 76mm for
a Ø 380mm wheel).
SUW • wear between a steering column universal joint and
steering box input shaft; the steering wheel and a shaft
spline or taper; between a sector shaft and drop arm; *No fluid leaks (drips), more than
between a steering arm and stub axle; in a steering twice in 30's.
joint; in a pivot point; in a suspension pin, wishbone
bearing or flexible bush; in a kingpin or ball joint; or in a
shock absorber strut or bush ...................................................................................... P
SAW • A suspension pin, wishbone bearing or flexible bush; in

a kingpin or a ball joint; or in a shock absorber strut or
bush ...................................................................................... G
SAW
SPY (e) A steering boot is damaged ...................................................................................... Y
4.2 Suspension
1
UAF1 (a) A suspension component, incl. a shock absorber, is (i) Detachment of the component is imminent, the Impact damage on suspension
not fitted or not securely fitted component is in contact with a moving part of stops may indicate that the springs
the vehicle, or the component allows the axle to are too soft.
ULY (b) Shock absorbers are missing or inoperative on an air shift, due to wear, from its normal position ........... P
2
ride suspension (ii) Other than above .................................................. Y Wear in suspension pins and
bushing must not exceed:
• for pins of Ø 12 to 20mm: 2mm
ULY (c) A spring is not fit for its purpose1 ...................................................................................... Y • for pins over Ø 20mm: 3mm
3
ULI (d) A spring or one of its components is damaged, e.g. In the case of a leaf spring,
ULS excessively worn2 or corroded, broken, welded, (i) Main spring or one of its attaching or tracking particular attention should be paid
ULW distorted, or cracked3 components is cracked or broken, or otherwise to the areas near the spring eyes
ULJ damaged so that its failure is imminent ................ P on the main leaf.
ULA (e) A spring is sagged so that the vehicle’s ride height on

the side of the spring is >50 mm lower than on the >50mm unladen
opposite side ...................................................................................... Y < 50 mm laden
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ULJ (f) The main leaf(s) or more than 1/4 of the leaves in one
leaf spring assembly are missing, damaged or cracked ...................................................................................... P
4
Including pipe work and valving.
4
UBY (g) An air spring is deflated, leaks , or the strength of a
bellow is adversely affected through damage or
deterioration ...................................................................................... P
UBY (h) There is no rebound arrestor ...................................................................................... Y
UBW (i) A rubber spring shows signs of bonding failure

APPL between the rubber and metal elements, or is
significantly damaged or deteriorated so that the (i) Total failure............................................................. P
operation of the spring is adversely affected (ii) Signs of failure ....................................................... G
UXY (j) The alloy mount hose is cracked, corroded or

damaged ...................................................................................... G With conditions
4.3 PSV suspension
UGS (a) A suspension safeguard or its mounting is damaged,

e.g. insecure, bent, cracked, excessively corroded or
otherwise weakened ..................................................................................... Y
UGY (b) A suspension safeguard or its mounting detachment

is imminent ..................................................................................... G
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4.4 PSV drive shaft retention
MSY (a) A drive shaft surround does not surround the drive
shaft or does not prevent the drive shaft from striking
the ground, chassis or floor .................................................................................... Y
MSY (b) Detachment of drive-shaft retention device Detachment is imminent............................................. G
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4.5 Transmission and drive shaft

1
MDB (a) A drive shaft is bent, dented, has excessive play, or is (i) Failure is imminent ............................................... P Build-up of foreign material on the
otherwise damaged1 (ii) Other than above .................................................. G shaft is also not permitted.
2
Yoke flange retaining nuts and
2
MDW (b) An outboard yoke is loose (i) Failure is imminent ............................................... P bolts, and end yoke securing nuts
(ii) Other than above .................................................. G must be tight and should not have:
• signs of movement such as
MDU (c) A fastener securing a component of a shaft, support fretting (rust stains or bright metal
bearing, or input or output flange is missing or loose ...................................................................................... G surfaces immediately surrounding
nuts or bolt heads); or
MDY (d) A spider (cross) bearing is damaged or has parts (i) A cap bolt or circlip is missing ............................... P • gaps between mating surfaces.
missing (ii) A seal is missing or damaged ............................... G Movement can be checked by
(iii) A seal is displaced ................................................ G grasping the trunnions of the
outboard yoke with both hands and
MDW (e) A universal joint bearing cap is loose or rotating in the try and move it vertically and
yoke ...................................................................................... G horizontally. There must not be any
lateral movement.
MDW (f) A universal joint is worn3 (i) Failure is imminent ................................................ P 3
Movement in the spider and
(ii) Other than above .................................................. G trunnion bearings can be checked
by grasping the shaft adjacent to
MDA (g) Drive shaft yokes are out of place ...................................................................................... G the universal with both hands and
try to move the yoke vertically and
MDW (h) A shaft bearing or slip joint is worn or loose4 (i) Failure is imminent ................................................ P horizontally. There should be
(ii) Other than above .................................................. G <0.15 mm of movement in the
vertical or horizontal directions.
4
MDY (i) A grease nipple fitted to a spider or slip joint is Movement in the slip joint can be
damaged or missing ...................................................................................... Y checked by grasping the shaft tube
near the slip joint with both hands
MDM (j) The universals in the drive shaft assembly are out of and try to move the shaft laterally.
phase ...................................................................................... G Lateral movement must not exceed
0.30 mm. Slip joint boots should be
properly attached and free from
tears and punctures.
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4.6 Tyres, rims and spare wheels
WTU (a) A wheel is not securely fitted to the vehicle (i) Two or more wheel nuts/studs are missing, or
detachment of the wheel is imminent..................... P See Walk-Around Insp.
WTM (b) Tyres on a common axle of a vehicle are of different

size or construction ...................................................................................... G See Walk-Around Insp.
WTJ (c) A tyre is not of the correct size for the rim to which it is
fitted ...................................................................................... G
WTY (d) The load capacity of a tyre is insufficient1 ...................................................................................... Y 1

Based on the vehicle’s statutory
weight limit or CoL load rating
WTY (e) A directional tyre is fitted against the direction
indicated on the tyre ...................................................................................... Y
WTY (f) A tyre is fitted that is not intended for use on public
roads or with the vehicle to which it is fitted, e.g. a tyre
is clearly marked ‘Not for highway use’’, ‘For racing
purposes only’ or ‘For trailer use only’ (if used on a
vehicle other than a trailer) ...................................................................................... P
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Modifications to the spare wheel
WTU (g) A spare wheel is not securely fitted to the vehicle or (i) Detachment is imminent......................................... P securing mechanism require
the securing mechanism is in poor condition, missing, (ii) Other than above ................................................... G certification.
damaged or modified2
See Walk-Around Insp.criteria – to be
WTY (h) A vehicle is fitted with a tyre that does not have a tread (i) The vehicle is operated in rain ............................... G the same as the WAI
depth of at least 1.5 mm across 3/4 of the tread width3 (ii) Other than above ................................................... Y 3
Does not apply to exempt tyres.
Refer to the HMVSIG for details.
WTY (i) A tyre is not correctly inflated4 (the tyre is flat) (i) The incorrect pressure adversely affects the 4
Tyres must be inflated to the
operation or control of vehicle ................................ G inflation pressure recommended by
(ii) Other than above .................................................. Y the vehicle manufacturer for that
tyre, under the applied loading and
service conditions, but not greater
than:
• radial: 825 kpa; and
• bias ply: 700 kpa.
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WTJ (j) A tyre is damaged (i) A lump or bulge is present, a cut reaches the
body cords or exceeds 25mm in length, or there
is other significant damage; and:
• failure of the tyre is imminent or the vehicle
cannot be operated safely .................................
P
• the operation of the vehicle is adversely
affected but failure is not imminent....................
G
(ii) Other than above ..................................................
Y
WTJ (k) A tyre is repaired using a string repair from the outside ......................................................................................
Y
WTC (l) A re-grooved tyre is not intended to be re-grooved, or
is fitted to a vehicle that is used at speeds above 50
km/h but not covered by an exemption ......................................................................................
Y
WTY (m) A rim is damaged (i) A rim is cracked or distorted, or there is other
significant damage; and:
• failure of the rim is imminent or the vehicle
cannot be operated safely .................................
P
• the operation of the vehicle is adversely
affected but failure is not imminent....................
G
(ii) Other than above ..................................................
Y
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4.7 Equipment locking devices
EFY (a) A sliding axle set or sliding chassis, or an outrigger (i) There is no locking device fitted ......................... G
EFW fitted to a vehicle does not have an effective locking
EFU device by visual inspection. (ii) There is significant risk to other road users........ P
EFS
EFY (b) Class NB and NC vehicles fitted with swivel crane (i) The alarm is not fitted ......................................... G (See section 3.9 (5) for energised
EFW when the lock device is not readily seen doesn not locking system initiation)
EFU have an audible or visual alarm, or it is not locking (ii) The alarm does not operate ............................... G
EFS when the landing leg is not in a fully retracted
position.
(i) Never fitted .........................................................
EBY (ii) Fitted but damaged............................................. G
G
EBW (c) A sliding axle set does not have end-stops.
EBU
EBS
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5. Occupant safety
5.1 Vehicle structural strength and condition
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CRS (a) Any of the following components are damaged (e.g. Corrosion:
CCS corroded1, deformed or cracked2) or not securely fitted: There is a significant risk of a component failing or • Corrosion is most likely to occur
ELS • chassis rails; the vehicle cannot be operated safely: in areas where moisture is
ECS • cross members; • The vehicle is loaded......................................... P retained. If “rust heave” between
• deck attachments; or • The vehicle is unloaded..................................... G a chassis member and a fixture
• cab and body attachments exceeds twice the thickness of
the chassis member, or a
maximum of 6 mm, the chassis
CDU (b) Any part of a load containment structure is damaged or should be inspected by a
CDU not securely fitted There is a significant risk of the structure failing: specialist certifier.
• The vehicle is loaded......................................... P • Particular attention should be
• The vehicle is unloaded..................................... G paid to any vehicle used to carry
stock, fertiliser or corrosive cargo.
• Rust stains can indicate the
fretting or movement between
two components. This can be
caused by loose fasteners or by
cracking.
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Chassis cracking is most likely to
occur in the following areas:
• abrupt changes in area;
• adjacent to welds;
• body mounting points;
• adjacent to loose fasteners; and
• notches.
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5.2 PSV electrical requirements
EIY1 (a) The electrical system is damaged (if passengers are (i) A high voltage system is damaged so that there
carried) is a risk of shock to occupants ............................... P
(ii) Any part of the electrical system is not properly
fitted or protected so that there is a risk of
mechanical damage, or damage from heat,
water, oil or fuel...................................................... P
(iii) If passengers carried............................................. G
5.3 Entrance and doors
EDY (a) There is no ready means of entrance and exit for

vehicle occupants ...................................................................................... P
EDY (b) A door is not securely fitted by way of an appropriate

door retention system, or any part of a door retention (i) Detachment is imminent or there is a significant
system is missing risk of the door opening inadvertently ................... P
EDO (c) A door cannot be opened from the inside or outside1, 1
Except if fitted with a child safety
cannot be closed, or does not stay closed when shut ...................................................................................... P lock and the child safety lock is
activated; and for vehicles used to
EDO (d) A door cannot be operated easily (i) Operation of the door requires excessive force .... G carry legally detained persons
EDY (e) A door or any part of a door retention system is (i) Detachment is imminent or there is a risk of the
damaged or deteriorated door opening inadvertently..................................... P
(ii) Other than above ................................................... Y
Additional to PSVs
EDY4 (f) A PSV is not provided with a doorway on the left hand
side of the vehicle2 ...................................................................................... P 2
Does not apply to outdoor access
vehicles and vehicles fitted with
EDY5 (g) A heavy PSV is provided with a doorway on the right special features for the disabled.
hand side or the rear of the vehicle ...................................................................................... P
IEY (h) A doorway is obstructed or <550mm wide ...................................................................................... G
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EHC/ (i) A door locks automatically when it closes – or vehicle

EHY is moving ...................................................................................... P
EHY (j) The closing force of a power-operated door is

insufficient or excessive ...................................................................................... G
IJO (k) A device warning the driver if a door (other than a door
alongside the driver) is not properly closed is not fitted
or not operational1 ...................................................................................... G
IEO (l) Inside or outside emergency door controls are not

operational3 - ...................................................................................... G 3
Applies to vehicles that entered
service as PSVs on or after 1/7/00.
IED (m) Or instructions are not affixed ...................................................................................... Y
IEY/ (n) Inside or outside emergency door signs are not affixed
ESY to dedicated exits ...................................................................................... Y
5.4 PSV entry and exit steps, and ramps
IGY (a) A heavy PSV is not fitted with a required step or ramp1, 1
A heavy PSV must have a step or
or a required step or ramp does not comply with ramp fitted if the floor level at the
dimensional requirements2 due to recent and obvious doorway is >410mm above the
modifications since last COF ...................................................................................... G ground
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IGU (b) A step or ramp is not structurally sound, not securely Min. 550mm wide and 200mm
fitted, missing, not operational, damaged or (i) There is a significant safety risk in entering or deep – refer to the HMVSIG for
deteriorated leaving the vehicle................................................. P further details
IGW (c) A step or ramp does not have non-slip tread surfaces (i) There is a risk of people slipping, e.g. in wet
or the non-slip surfaces are worn conditions .............................................................. Y
Additional to power-operated retractable steps

IGO (d) The operation of a power-operated retractable step is
separate from the operation of the corresponding door ...................................................................................... P
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IGO (e) A power-operated retractable step can be operated

with a person standing on the step ...................................................................................... G Doesn’t apply if door in direct view of
driver’s field of vision
IGY/ (f) A vehicle with a power-operated retractable step can
IGC be operated with the step extended ...................................................................................... P
IGY (g) A power-operated retractable step protrudes >10mm

beyond the body line of the vehicle when retracted ...................................................................................... Y
ILY (h) A doorway, step, ramp or aisle is not fitted with an

interior lamp, or the interior lamp fitted is not
operational or does not provide adequate illumination3 ...................................................................................... Y 3
exemptions
ILY (i) An interior lamp interferes with the driver’s vision when
the vehicle’s doors are closed ...................................................................................... Y
5.5 Seats, general
ISY (a) A vehicle is not fitted with a seat for the driver The vehicle cannot be operated safely......................... P
ISU (b) A seat is not securely fitted to the vehicle (i) Detachment is imminent or there is a significant
risk of the seat detaching under load, e.g. in the
event of an emergency stop or accident:
• The seat is a driver’s seat ...................................... P
• The seat is a seat other than a driver’s seat .......... G
(ii) Detachment is not imminent but the seat
structure or mounting points are weakened
through damage or deterioration............................ G
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5.6 PSV seating
ISY (a) The fitting of a seat obstructs the view of the driver, or
restricts access to an emergency exit or the movement
of passengers ...................................................................................... P
ISY (b) A seat or the spacing of seats does not comply with
dimensional requirements1 ...................................................................................... G 1
Refer to the HMVSIG for details.
IDY (c) A required panel, guard rail or arm rest is not fitted1 ...................................................................................... Y
IDY (d) A folding seat for crew members does not comply with (i) The seat does not fold away automatically when
applicable requirements unoccupied or cannot be secured in the fold-
away position ........................................................ Y
(ii) A sign identifying the seat as a crew seat and
advising that the seat must be secured in the
fold-away position when not in use is not fitted .... Y
IDY (e) A folding seat for passengers in a heavy PSV does not (i) The seat is fitted in the stairwell in front of the
comply with applicable requirements front axle, there is no unobstructed doorway in
front of the front axle, or the seat cannot be
secured when in use or when folded away ........... G
(ii) Instructions relating to the operation of the seat
are not fitted .......................................................... Y
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5.7 PSV passenger compartment
IDY (a) There are fittings or protrusions in the passenger

compartment that could cause injury to occupants ...................................................................................... G
ELY (b) The body of a chassis type vehicle is not securely

fitted to the chassis ...................................................................................... P
IDI (c) Required padding is not fitted1 ...................................................................................... Y 1

Refer to the HMVSIG for padding
requirements.
IEI (d) A required aisle is not available ...................................................................................... G
IEI (e) An aisle is obstructed by a permanent fitting ...................................................................................... G
IEI (f) An aisle does not comply with dimensional

requirements1 ...................................................................................... G
IEY (g) Aisle steps, ramps, landings, or handrails faulty ...................................................................................... G
IEF (h) Holds or grips are not fitted ...................................................................................... Y
Additional to open-bodied vehicles

CDY (i) A side wall of an open-bodied vehicle does not extend
at least 450mm above the uncompressed seat
cushion2 ...................................................................................... P 2
service as PSVS on or after
CDY (j) A vehicle does not have a permanent frame to provide 01/01/01.
occupant protection in a rollover ...................................................................................... P
IWY (k) A heavy PSV with an upper deck does not have a front
screen that extends at least 1m above the
uncompressed seat cushion and 1.95m above the floor
level3 ...................................................................................... G 3
service as PSVs on or after
01/07/01.
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5.8 PSV driver’s seat and vision
ISY (a) A driver’s seat cannot be accessed easily ...................................................................................... Y
ISY (b) A driver’s seat cannot be adjusted ...................................................................................... Y
IXY (c) Driving controls are not protected from accidental

operation ...................................................................................... Y Drivers view is obstructed by some
modification
ISY (d) A seat is fitted to the left of the driver’s seat and there
is encroachment into the driver’s operating space1 ...................................................................................... G 1
Refer to the HMVSIG for details
IWY (e) The driver’s field of view to the front, left or right is
obstructed (i) The obstruction significantly impairs the driver’s
field of view and does not allow for the safe
operation of the vehicle ......................................... P
(ii) The obstruction reduces the driver’s field of view

and makes the safe operation of the vehicle
difficult (e.g. the driver has to lean forward in
order to gain a view to the left or right) ................. G
IWY (f) The driver’s field of view2 of the interior or the exterior 2
The view may be direct or indirect,
vicinity of the passenger doors is obstructed ...................................................................................... G i.e. mirrors and CCTV systems
may be used.
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5.9 PSV emergency exits
IEY (a) A vehicle does not have the required number of

emergency exits ...................................................................................... G
IEY (b) An emergency exit is not readily accessible ...................................................................................... G
(c) An emergency exit is difficult to operate or its operation

requires excessive force ...................................................................................... G Green if the person can make it
easier or rectify it immediately.
IEO (d) A dedicated emergency exit does not comply with
dimensional requirements1 ...................................................................................... G 1
emergency exit requirements
IEO (e) A dedicated emergency exit cannot be operated from
the inside or the outside of the vehicle ...................................................................................... P
IEY (f) A dedicated emergency exit opens inwards or, if

hinged and fitted on either side of the vehicle, is
hinged on its rear edge ...................................................................................... G
IEY (g) A dedicated emergency exit equipped with locks does

not have a device fitted warning the driver that the exit
is locked when the vehicle’s engine is running ...................................................................................... G
Additional to dedicated emergency exit windows

IEO/ (h) An emergency exit window intended to be broken in an
IEY emergency is not made from readily breakable
toughened glass ...................................................................................... G
IEY (i) For an emergency exit window intended to be broken

in an emergency, a requirement relating to a special- (i) No special-purpose hammer is fitted near to the
purpose hammer is not met windows.................................................................. G
(ii) Some of special purpose hammers are missing ... Y
(iii) An alarm warning the driver of any tampering
with the hammer is not fitted or not operational .. Y
(iv) Instructions relating to the operation of the
hammer are not fitted .......................................... G
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IEC/ (j) An emergency exit window is modified in a way that

IEY adversely affects the operation of the emergency exit
(e.g. a window intended to be broken or removed in an
emergency is covered with an overlay) ...................................................................................... G
5.10 PSV fire extinguishers and fire protection
Fire extinguishers
IFF (a) A PSV with more than 12 seating positions1 is not fitted 1
A fire extinguisher is required for
with a fire extinguisher, or a fitted fire extinguisher is each compartment of more than 12
not operational ...................................................................................... Y passengers. Double-decker buses
and articulated buses comprise two
IFO (b) A required fire extinguisher is not fitted near the driver compartments and therefore
or is not clearly visible to passengers ...................................................................................... Y require at least two fire
extinguishers, at least one in each
IFY (c) A required fire extinguisher is not of a size and type compartment.
appropriate for the vehicle, taking into consideration
the vehicle’s construction materials and the fuel used
by the vehicle ...................................................................................... Y
IFY (d) A required fire extinguisher is not properly maintained,

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e.g. the extinguisher is not sealed, not inspected as Inspected as recommended by the
required2, or not fitted with operating instructions ...................................................................................... Y fire extinguisher manufacturer or, if
the manufacturer’s
recommendation is not available,
Fire protection every six months
MPY (e) A fuel tank is not fitted with a fuel venting valve that
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releases any pressure without fuel overflowing and Applies to vehicles that entered
prevents fuel spillage, even in the event of a rollover3 ...................................................................................... Y service as PSVs on or after 1/7/00
MPY (f) Fuel cap seals are damaged or not effective As indicated by fuel spill traces..................................... Y
MEY/ (g) An exhaust system does not comply with applicable (i) The tail pipe outlet is fitted on the left hand side
MEC requirements of the vehicle or any part of the exhaust system
poses a risk of passengers or other road users
being burnt ............................................................ Y
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5.11 PSV passenger signals
IJO/ (a) A vehicle in which communication between

IJY passengers and the driver is restricted does not have
a system for communication in emergencies fitted, or
a fitted system is not operational ..................................................................................... Y
5.12 PSV towing and tow bars
TMY (a) Tow bar is in poor condition loose ...................................................................................... G
TMC (b) A tow bar is not certified for compliance with NZS (i) Towing ................................................................... P
54671 (ii) Not towing .............................................................. G 1
service on or after 1/9/99 or
TMY/ (c) A PSV is towing a trailer vehicles that had the tow bar fitted
TMC ...................................................................................... P on or after 1/9/99.
VCY (d) Reference is not made on COL and yet is certified ...................................................................................... Y
5.13 PSV load security
IRY (e) A vehicle carrying large or heavy items of luggage or (i) There is a significant risk of occupants being
freight is not fitted with appropriate containment injured by loose items of luggage or freight , e.g.
facilities such as under floor lockers or cargo barriers in the event of an emergency stop or an accident . G
(ii) Other than above ................................................... Y
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5.14 PSV roof racks
IRC (a) A roof rack is not rated and certified by an LTSA

approved certifier (i) Loaded ................................................................... P
(ii) Unloaded ................................................................ G
IRU (b) A roof rack is insecure (i) The roof rack is not securely fitted and
detachment is imminent ......................................... P
(ii) The roof rack is not securely fitted but unlikely to
detach if unloaded.................................................. G
(iii) Other than above ................................................... Y
IRC (c) A roof rack is not fitted with a compliance plate or a
compliance plate that does not contain the required
information1 ...................................................................................... G 1
Refer to the HMVSIG for roof rack
compliance plate requirements.
VCD (d) Reference to roof rack not on CoL (i) Loaded ................................................................... Y
(ii) Unloaded ................................................................ Y
5.15 PSV ventilation
IAF (a) A ventilation system is not fitted for passengers1 ...................................................................................... Y 1

Ventilation may be by way of
window or roof openings, or by
IAY (b) An independent ventilation system is not available for forced ventilation (fans)
the driver1 ...................................................................................... Y
IYY (c) Window or roof openings cannot easily be opened and

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closed ...................................................................................... Y Refer to the HMVSIG for details
IAI (d) A forced ventilation system is not operational, not

effective or does not comply with applicable
requirements2 ...................................................................................... Y
IAC (e) A forced ventilation system, incl. Any heating or air

conditioning system, is not designed, constructed and
maintained so that the risk of injury to occupants is
minimised ...................................................................................... Y
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5.16 PSV demisters
IAY (a) A vehicle is not fitted with a demisting system for the
windscreen and the front side windows, or system is
not effective ...................................................................................... G
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6. External safety
6.1 Mudguards
WGY (a) A mudguard or mud flap is not fitted over appropriate

road wheel1 ...................................................................................... G 1
exemptions.
2
WGY (b) A mudguard or mud flap is not effective or does not Refer to the HMVSIG for mudguard
comply with applicable requirements2 ...................................................................................... G and mud flap requirements.
WGU (c) A mudguard or mud flap is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ P
(ii) If driver rectifies it on the spot ............................... Y
6.2 Exhaust system

1
MEY (a) A vehicle with an internal combustion engine is not The exhaust system includes
fitted with an exhaust system1 ...................................................................................... G manifolds, silencers, pipes,
gaskets, mounting hardware and
MEY (b) An exhaust system that is not effective, because it has (i) The system leaks or creates excessive noise....... G heat shields, fitted to protect fire
been properly maintained, or has been damaged risk.
MEU (c) An exhaust system is not securely fitted (i) Detachment is imminent........................................ P
MEY (d) PSV exhaust system exists on left hand side of the
vehicle ...................................................................................... G
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6.3 External projections
EFY/ (a) An external ornamental fitting protrudes from the

EFU vehicle in a way that poses a significant safety risk to
other road users ...................................................................................... P
EFY (b) An external functional fitting1 is maintained in a way

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that possess a risk of injury to other road users (i) Can not be rectified ................................................ P Examples for functional fittings are
(ii) Can be rectified or made safer............................... G bull bars, winches, tow balls and
side racks for ladders.
EBY/ (c) A damaged or deteriorated part of the vehicle poses a
EBU significant safety risk to other road users ...................................................................................... P
EBR (d) An external fitting, or a damaged or deteriorated part of

the vehicle, adversely affects the driver’s view or
control of the vehicle ...................................................................................... P
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7. Load restraints and towing connections

7.1 Load anchorages, general
ELC (a) A load anchorage is not certified for compliance with

NZS 5444 ...................................................................................... P
ELC/ (b) A stockcrate restraining device manufactured before

ELY 1/1/94 is not certified for compliance with section 5 of (i) Loaded ................................................................... P
NZS 5413 (ii) Unloaded ................................................................ G
ELC/ (c) A stockcrate or monocoque stock trailer manufactured

ELY on or after 1/1/94 is not certified for compliance with
NZS 5413 ...................................................................................... P
ELU (d) A load anchorage is damaged or not securely fitted to (i) The integrity of the load anchorage is
the vehicle significantly compromised1 and there is an 1
For example, there is significant
immediate risk of failure: damage such as broken or cracked
• A load is secured to the anchorage................... P side or pocket rails, supports or
• No load is secured to the anchorage................. G welds; bent or distorted rails where
(ii) The integrity of the load anchorage may be hooks or fittings attach; or nicked,
compromised but there is no immediate risk of gouged, worn, twisted, bent or
failure: stretched floor rings.
• A load is secured to the anchorage................... G
• No load is secured to the anchorage................. Y
EHY3 (e) A stockcrate door does not stay closed when shut, is (i) There is a significant risk of the door failing:
not securely fitted to the vehicle, not properly • The vehicle is loaded......................................... P
maintained, or damaged • The vehicle is unloaded..................................... G
ELC (f) An HVEL certifying engineer’s report is not available

for a modification or successive repairs to a load ...................................................................................... G
anchorage
ELC (g) A vehicle fitted with load anchorages is not fitted with a
certification label, or the certification label is invalid,
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illegible, incomplete or incorrect (e.g. the number of (i) Unloaded............................................................... Y Refer to the HMVSIG for
load anchorages does not match the number stated on (ii) Loaded .................................................................. G certification label requirements.
the certification label)2
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7.2 Bolster attachments

1
ELC (a) A logging bolster fitted on or after 27/11/98 is not Unless exempted by notice in the
certified for compliance with the Bolster Attachment (i) Loaded .................................................................. P New Zealand Gazette, subject to
Code of 27/11/981&2 (ii) Unloaded............................................................... G the use of an additional 6t capacity
bolster chain on each bolster.
ELU (b) A bolster is not securely fitted to the vehicle, or a
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bolster or bolster attachment is damaged (i) The integrity of the bolster or bolster attachment Logging bolsters fitted to new
is significantly compromised3 and there is an vehicles after 01/10/99 must be
immediate risk of failure: certified to the bolster attachment
• The vehicle is loaded......................................... P code.
• The vehicle is unloaded..................................... G
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(ii) The integrity of the bolster or bolster attachment For example, there is significant
may be compromised but there is no immediate damage such as cracks,
risk of failure: deformation or corrosion, or
• The vehicle is loaded......................................... G excessive wear.
• The vehicle is unloaded..................................... Y
ELC/ (c) A sliding bolster does not have an effective locking (i) No locking mechanism ........................................... G
ELY mechanism (ii) Locking mechanism fitted but not utilised .............. G
ELC (d) An HVEL certifying engineer’s report is not available

for a modification or successive repairs to a bolster
attachment ...................................................................................... G
ELC (e) A vehicle fitted with bolsters the attachments of which

require certification does not have a corresponding
certification label or document, or the certification label (i) If there’s no belly chain ......................................... G
or document is invalid, illegible, incomplete or incorrect (ii) If a belly chain can be fitted immediately .............. Y
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7.3 Drawbeams
TMC (a) A drawbeam or towing connection is not certified as

required1 or has expired ...................................................................................... P 1
certification requirements.
TMU (b) A drawbeam is not securely fitted to the vehicle, a (i) The integrity of the drawbeam or towing
towing connection is not securely fitted to the connection is significantly compromised2 and 2
For example, there is significant
drawbeam, or a drawbeam or towing connection is there is an immediate risk of failure: damage such as cracks,
damaged or cracked • In use...................................................................... P deformation or corrosion of the
• Not in use ............................................................... G drawbeam, or deformation or wear
(ii) The integrity of the drawbeam or towing of the towing eye.
connection may be compromised but there is no
immediate risk of failure ........................................ G
TMC (c) An HVEL certifying engineer’s report is not available
for a modification or successive repairs to a drawbeam
or towing connection ...................................................................................... G
TMC (d) A drawbeam or towing connection does not have a

corresponding certification label or document, or the
certification label or document is expired, invalid,
illegible, incomplete or incorrect3 or is not recorded on (i) Unloaded............................................................... Y
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the CoL (ii) Loaded .................................................................. G certification label or document
requirements.
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7.4 Drawbars and ballrace turntables
TRC (a) A drawbar is not certified as required1 ...................................................................................... P 1

Refer to the HMVSIG for drawbar
certification requirements.
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TRU/ (b) A drawbar is damaged or not securely fitted to the (i) The integrity of the drawbar is significantly For example, there is significant
TRY vehicle compromised2 and there is an immediate risk of damage such as cracks,
failure...................................................................... P deformation or corrosion of the
(ii) The integrity of the drawbar may be drawbar, or deformation or wear of
compromised but there is no immediate risk of the towing eye.
failure...................................................................... G
TRY (c) A drawbar is not fitted with a device that prevents the
towing eye from contacting the ground, or the device is
not effective or not operational ...................................................................................... Y
TBY (d) A towing eye is worn beyond the manufacturer’s limit3 3

A Ø 40 mm pin type eye exceeds
or is welded or heat treated in a way not permitted by 41.6 mm, or a Ø 50mm pin type eye
the manufacturer ...................................................................................... G exceeds 51.5mm; or any section of
the eye is reduced by >20% (‘Go –
TBW (e) The pivot/bush clearance of a drawbar hinge assembly No Go’ range)
exceeds 1/8 of the pin Ø ...................................................................................... Y
TRC (f) A telescopic drawbar is not fitted with an end stop, or

any stop is damaged3 or not effective ...................................................................................... G
(g) An HVEL certifying engineer’s report is not available

for a modification or successive repairs to a drawbar ...................................................................................... G
TRC (h) The certificate of a drawbar is expired, invalid, illegible,

incomplete, incorrect, or certification is not recorded on (i) Laden .................................................................... G
the CoL (ii) Unladen ................................................................. Y
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For example:
TCW (i) A ballrace turntable is damaged, worn or not securely (i) The integrity of the ballrace turntable is • The top or bottom flange has <7
fitted to the vehicle significantly compromised4 and there is an effective bolts.
immediate risk of failure ........................................ P • There are cracks through >20%
(ii) The integrity of the ballrace turntable may be of original welds or parent metal.
compromised but there is no immediate risk of • The upper and lower race
failure...................................................................... G surfaces/flanges/bolts are in
contact.
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7.5 Fifth wheels and kingpins

1
TFC (a) A fifth wheel is not certified for compliance with NZS Refer to the HMVSIG for fifth wheel
54501 ...................................................................................... P and kingpin certification
requirements.
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TFC (b) A Ø 50mm kingpin is not certified for compliance with For example:
NZS 54511 ...................................................................................... G • Mounting to frame, mounting
plates & pivot brackets: >20% of
TFY (c) A fifth wheel is damaged or not securely fitted to the (i) The integrity of the fifth wheel is significantly fasteners on either side are
vehicle compromised2 and there is an immediate risk of missing or ineffective.
failure: • Sliders: >25% of latching
• The fifth wheel is in use ..................................... P fasteners on either side are
• The fifth wheel is not in use ............................... G missing or ineffective.
(ii) The integrity of the fifth wheel may be • There is >10 mm horizontal
compromised but there is no immediate risk of movement between pivot bracket
failure: pin and bracket, or between slider
• The fifth wheel is in use ..................................... G bracket and slider base
• The fifth wheel is not in use ............................... Y • There are cracks through >20%
TFY (d) A fifth wheel is not maintained as required or a of original welds or parent metal.
correctly completed “Operator Statement of • The top plate is cracked or
Compliance with the Maintenance Requirements of broken.
NZS 5450” is not available ...................................................................................... G
TKU (e) A kingpin is damaged, not securely fitted to the

vehicle, or not properly connected to the fifth wheel of
the towing vehicle (i) The integrity of the kingpin or kingpin-fifth wheel
connection is significantly compromised3 and 3
For example:
there is an immediate risk of failure ...................... P • The locking mechanism does not
(ii) The integrity of the kingpin or kingpin-fifth wheel securely hold the pin because of
connection may be compromised but there is no parts missing, broken or
immediate risk of failure ........................................ G deformed.
• The kingpin is deformed, cracked
TKK (f) A kingpin is in use for >100,000 km without crack or not properly engaged.
testing ...................................................................................... G • A bolted upper assembly has <7
12mm bolts or < 5 bolts of
≥16mm on either side.
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TKC (g) A fifth wheel or kingpin skid plate does not have a
statement of compliance, or the statement is invalid,
illegible, incomplete, incorrect, or certification is not Obvious lack of maintenance i.e. lubrication of • There is >12mm of movement
recorded on the CoL operating mechanism ................................................... G between the upper and lower
assemblies.
• There are cracks through >20%
of original welds or parent metal.
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8. Miscellaneous
8.1 Speedometer
IOF (a) A required speedometer is not fitted ...................................................................................... G
IOY (b) A speedometer is not operational or cannot be read

easily (i) Can't be seen from the drivers position.................. Y
(ii) Cable disconnected or damaged ........................... Y
IOC (c) A speedometer is inaccurate ...................................................................................... Y
8.2 Audible warning devices
IKO (a) There is no operational horn in the vehicle or a

required horn is not fitted ...................................................................................... G Refer to the HMVSIG for exemptions.
IKO (b) A horn is not operational ...................................................................................... Y
IKY (c) The control of a horn is not within reach of the driver ...................................................................................... Y
IKY (d) A horn cannot be heard from a distance of at least

100m ...................................................................................... Y
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1
IKY (e) A vehicle is fitted with a bell, siren or whistle ...................................................................................... Y exemptions
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8.3 Fuel system (incl. alternative fuel system)
EBY (a) A fuel tank is not securely fitted (i) Detachment of the tank is imminent, e.g. tank
mounts or straps are missing or loose, or there
is significant corrosion, distortion or fracture in
the vehicle structure within 300mm of a tank
mount .................................................................... G
EBY (b) A fuel cap is not fitted or, if fitted, does not prevent
spillage ...................................................................................... G
1
EBY (c) A fuel tank, pump, pipe, hose or connector is damaged (i) The fuel tank, pump, pipe, hose or connector In the case of a pipe, the pipe is
leaks or failure is imminent.................................... P pitted or its outside Ø is noticeably
(ii) The fuel tank, pump, pipe, hose or connector is increased.
significantly damaged, e.g. cracked, or
excessively worn or corroded1 .............................. G
MFY (d) A vehicle with an operational CNG or LPG alternative

fuel system does not have a current alternative fuel
inspection certificate and has LPG in the tank ...................................................................................... G
MFY (e) A contents gauge is not operational ...................................................................................... G
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8.4 Vehicle dimensions
VDY A vehicle does not meet a dimensional requirement (i) A vehicle is >2.505m wide ..................................... G
(ii) A vehicle is >4.26m high ........................................ G
(iii) A dimensional requirement1 5m is: 1

• exceeded by >10mm in the case of a maximum dimensional requirements
requirement; or G
• not met by >10mm in the case of a minimum
requirement
G
(iv) A maximum dimensional requirement1 >5m but
13m is exceeded by >15mm .................................. G
(v) A maximum dimensional requirement1 >13m is

exceeded by >30mm.............................................. G
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1. Lighting and signalling.............................................................................. 3

1. Lighting and signalling

LDY (b) More than 2 single headlamps or 2 dual headlamps

LDO (h) A high beam headlamp operates when low beam is

LHY (i) A headlamp emits light of a colour other than white or

LHY (j) Headlamps on either side do not have approx. equal

LHU Condition (i) A vehicle is operated during the hours of

LHY (m) A headlamp is obscured5 (i) Fully obscured....................................................... P 5

1.2 Side lamps

LMY (g) A side lamp is obscured (i) Fully obscured....................................................... G

1.3 Direction indicator lamps (incl. repeaters)

LIO (a) Indicator system does not operate ...................................................................................... P

LIF (b) A required direction indicator lamp is not fitted ...................................................................................... G

LIO (c) A direction indicator lamp is not operational ...................................................................................... Y

LIY3 (g) A rear direction indicator lamp emits light of a colour

LIY (j) A direction indicator lamp is obscured (i) Fully obscured....................................................... G

LIY (k) A direction indicator lamp is partially or fully fitted with a

LIY (l) A required warning device which indicates the failure of

1.4 Stop lamps (incl. aux. stop lamps)

LSY (g) A stop lamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is damaged or

LSY (h) A stop lamp is obscured (i) Fully obscured....................................................... G

1.5 Rear reflectors

LRFS (j) Right hand reflector is missing or ineffective during

LRU (j) A rear reflector is not securely fitted ...................................................................................... Y

LRS (k) A rear reflector is damaged or not clean ...................................................................................... Y

1.6 Registration plate lamps

LNF (a) A required registration plate lamp is not fitted ...................................................................................... G

LNO (b) A registration plate lamp is not operational, works

LNY (c) A registration plate lamp emits light of a colour other

LNU (e) A registration plate lamp is not securely fitted ...................................................................................... Y

LNY (f) A registration plate lamp is damaged, e.g. the lens is

LNY (g) A registration plate lamp is obscured ...................................................................................... Y

1.7 Auxiliary headlamps

(c) A fog lamp to the rear is not red ...................................................................................... G

(d) A front fog lamp is not dipped ...................................................................................... Y

LAY (i) An auxiliary headlamp emits light of a colour other than

LAM (j) Auxiliary headlamps on either side do not have approx.

1.8 Spot lamps

LDF (a) More than one spot lamp is fitted .............................................................................................. Y

1.9 Cornering lamps

LIY (c) A cornering lamp operates with the headlamps

LOA (d) A cornering lamp emits a light other than white or

LOY (e) A cornering lamp emits light of a colour other than

1.10 Reversing lamps

LBO (b) A reversing lamp works intermittently, flashes, or

LBO (c) A reversing lamp operates without the reverse gear

1.11 Daytime running lamps

LDO (c) A daytime running lamp works intermittently, flashes,

LOY (d) A daytime running lamp emits light of a colour other

1.12 Side marker lamps

LMY2 (a) A required side marker lamp is not fitted ...................................................................................... G

LMO2 (c) A side marker lamp is not operational, works

1.13 Cab roof lamps

LOY (a) A required cab roof lamp is not fitted ...................................................................................... G

LOO (b) A cab roof lamp is not operational, works intermittently,

LOY (f) A cab roof lamp is partially or fully obscured ...................................................................................... Y

1.14 Scene lamps

LOY (a) A scene lamp is fitted to a vehicle other than a heavy

LOY (d) A warning light which indicates operation of a scene

1.15 Flashing or revolving lamps