Nature of Exemption

Number of Exemptions

Clause 2.3(1)—door retention system must comply with approved vehicle standard

2

Clause 15(b)—requirements to obtain learner licence

28

Clause 17(b)—requirements to obtain restricted licence

61

Clause 18—conditions of restricted licence

86

Clause 19(b)—requirements to obtain full licence

27

Clause 23(1)(b)— person has held a New Zealand full licence for two years before obtaining a driving instructor endorsement

3

Clause 27(1)(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence for two years before obtaining passenger endorsement

291

Clause 29(c)—person has successfully completed approved course before obtaining special-type endorsement

24

Clause 34(1)(b) —person has held a New Zealand full licence for two years before obtaining vehicle recovery endorsement

2

Clause 38(2)—minimum visual acuity to obtain driver licence or endorsement

16

Clause 89(2)(c)—overseas driver licence conversion: practical driving test

40

Clause 89(2)(d)—overseas driver licence conversion: production of overseas driver licence

59

Clause 2.1(7)(f)(ii)—approved vehicle standards do not apply to a special interest vehicle that meets certain requirements

1

Clause 3.1(8)—conditions of modifications to glazing behind the driver’s position

15

Clause 5.2(1)—motor vehicle must be fitted with one or more compliant rear-view mirrors

12

Clause 2.3(1)—head restraint must comply with approved vehicle standard

1

Clause 2.3(1)—requirements for the service brake of a vehicle

1

Clause 2.5(1)—brakes must comply with approved vehicle standard

2

Clause 7.2(4)— Class TC or Class TD vehicles must comply with requirements in clause 7.5

2

Schedule 5—New Zealand heavy-vehicle brake specification

8

Clause 4.5(1)—drawbars must comply with NZS 5446

1

Part 2, definition of suspension system—a “suspension system” means a system that allows controlled and limited movement of an axle relative to the body of a vehicle; and includes a spring and damping system and any associated controls.

9

Clause 2.3(1)—interior fittings, controls and surfaces must comply with approved vehicle standard

2

1

Clause 3.2(1)—requirement to display current driver identification card when operating small passenger service vehicle

20

Clause 2.2(1)(b)—doors must be able to be opened from inside a passenger service vehicle

Clause 4.1(3)—shoulder-room width in vehicles with more than 9 seats

103

1

Clause 6.14(2)—side walls of the open-bodied part of a passenger service vehicle must extend at least 450mm above the highest point of the uncompressed seat cushion

1

Clause 9.1(1)(c)—passenger service vehicle must have a Certificate of Loading that specifies the maximum number of seated passengers

1

Clause 9.1(1)(d)—passenger service vehicle must have a Certificate of Loading that specifies the maximum number of standing passengers

1

Clause 4.2(2)—seatbelt may be repaired only by the seatbelt manufacturer or the manufacturer’s agent, except if the repair only replaces the seatbelt

1050

Clause 2.3(1)—seats and seat anchorages must comply with approved vehicle standard

1

Clause 2.3(1)—steering system must comply with approved vehicle standard

2

Clause 2.5—left-hand drive vehicles

13

Clause 2.3(1)—tyres on the same axle must be of the same size designation and construction

1

Section 4—mass limits

8

Clause 6.5(1)—standard motor vehicle may transport an over-dimension load if certain requirements are met

1

Part 2, definition of tri-axle set—a “tri-axle set” means a set of three axles with certain additional requirements

3

Part 2, definition of tandem axel set—a “tandem axle set” means a set of two axles with certain additional requirements

1

Clause 2.2(1)—vehicle must comply with approved vehicle emissions standard or a higher standard

2

Clause 2.2(2)—vehicle used exclusively by the New Zealand Defence Force may be fitted with a defeat device to override exhaust emissions control

1

Clause 2.2(3)—clause does not apply to certain vehicles

1

Clause 2.2(5)—individual components or items of equipment used in repair must be such that the system complies with approved vehicle standard

1050

Clause 4.2—inspection requirements

19

Clause 4.3—information to be recorded

19

Clause 6.3(4)—documents required for the purpose of inspection and certification at entry or re-entry

5

Clause 7.2(b)(iv)—vehicle may not be certified for entry or re-entry into service if it has been modified in a way that affects its safety performance without the modification being certified

1

Clause 7.4(1)(c)—vehicle may be certified for operation in service only if it complies with the applicable requirements

1

Clause 7.4(1)(d)—vehicle may be certified for operation in service only if it has undergone specialist inspection and certification, if required, and specific aspects of the vehicle have been certified

1

Clause 7.5—circumstances and requirements in which specialist inspection and certification is required

2

Clause 10.2(1)–(4)—operation of vehicles with evidence of vehicle inspection or certificates of loading

4