Pursuant to Regulation 90 (1) of the Traffic Regulations 1976 and under delegated authority, I exempt the types
of motor vehicle specified in the Schedule from the requirements of Regulation 90O of the Traffic Regulations 1976.
The exemption takes effect from 1 March 2004.
Schedule
Motor Vehicle Types:
Motorcar, Omnibus, and Goods Vehicle and vehicles of any of these types that have been converted for use as motorhomes, that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to which Regulations 90A to 90Q of the Traffic Regulations 1976 apply.
Signed at Wellington this 2nd day of February 2004.
JOHN PATRICK WHITE, Manager, Safer Vehicles Policy.
---
Explanatory Note
This exemption applies to vehicles equipped with alternative fuel systems to which Regulations 90A to 90Q of the Traffic Regulations 1976 apply, specifically those operating on compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The exemption removes the requirement for these vehicles to have the currency of their alternative fuels inspection certificates checked prior to being fuelled with CNG or LPG. The rationale for this is the regular inspection of alternative fuel systems that is now required by Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 as a prerequisite to in-service certification. The exemption also takes account of safety improvements that have occurred since the fuelling offence provision (Regulation 90O of the Traffic Regulations 1976) came into effect on 1 March 1982.
(VP50-70)