Nature of Exemption

Number of Exemptions

Clause 9(1)—license application to be lodged with a licensing agent

1

Clause 15(b)—requirements to obtain learner licence

20

Clause 17(b)—requirements to obtain restricted licence

67

Clause 18—conditions of restricted licence

98

Clause 19(b)—requirements to obtain full licence

29

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

144

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

38

Clause 31(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence for at least 2 years before obtaining testing officer endorsement

1

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

1

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

17

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

70

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

7

Schedule 3—class 6 driver licence

12

Clause 2.4(2)—airbag and its operating system must not be removed from a motor vehicle or rendered inoperable

2

Clause 2.2(2)—requirement to provide fuel consumption information

69

Clause 2.2(1)—requirement for vehicle to have a service, parking and an emergency brake

3

Clause 2.5(1)—compliance with approved vehicle standard

4

Section 6—additional requirements for vehicles not used in combination with other heavy motor vehicles

20

Clause 6.1(2)—requirements for demonstrating a compliant service brake

2

Clause 6.1(3)—Class MD3, MD4, ME, NB or NC imported vehicles that do not have a towing connection to tow a class TC or TD vehicle must comply with the approved vehicle standards in clause 2.5(2)

2

Section 7—additional requirements for vehicles used in combination with other heavy motor vehicles

Clause 7.1(5)—Class NB or NC vehicle must comply with the requirements in clause 7.5

Clause 7.5—specific performance requirements for vehicles manufactured or modified in NZ

Clause 7.5(3)—requirements in clause 7.5 satisfied if vehicle certified for compliance in accordance with requirements in schedule 5

Clause 8.1—general requirements for modification

Schedule 3, Paragraph 4.1.1—service braking must make it possible to control movement and retardation of vehicle or vehicles in combination

Schedule 5—New Zealand heavy-vehicle brake specification

Schedule 5, Paragraph 4.1.2—a two-axle powered vehicle not fitted with a towing connection to tow a heavy trailer must comply with certain adhesion utilisation requirements

Schedule 5, Paragraphs 4.2-4.4—powered vehicles that have more than two axles and no towing connection must comply with certain requirements

Section 3—general safety requirements

1

Clause 3.1—chassis and body strength requirements

1

Clause 4.4—requirements for drawbeams and towbars

2

Clause 4.4(5)—towbar must comply with NZS 5467

1

Clause 4.5—requirements for drawbars

1

Clause 4.7—requirements for fifth wheel assemblies

1

Clause 4.7(1)—vehicle that is constructed to tow a semi-trailer must be fitted with fifth wheel or tow ball that meet certain requirements

2

Clause 6.4—modification affecting chassis

1

Clause 6.4(2)—modifications which may increase stress to localised area of chassis must comply with certain requirements

1

Clause 2.1—interior fittings, controls, and surfaces in passenger compartments must comply with certain requirements

1

Clause 2.1(1)—application of brake requirements

1

Clause 2.1(3)(c)—specified vehicles must be fitted with an electronic stability control system

14

Clause 2.1(3)(d)—specified vehicles must be fitted with an electronic stability control system

4

Clause 2.5—approved vehicle standards for brakes

1

Clause 2.5(2)—operator of vehicle must display the appropriate transport service licence card and comply with certain requirements

779

Clause 2.6(2)—holder of transport service licence must ensure any motor vehicle operated under that licence displays the appropriate card correctly

799

Clause 3.2(1)—small passenger service operators must ensure the drivers comply with certain requirements

7

Clause 3.2(2)—aisle steps, internal ramps, and landings must be provided with suitable handrails, handholds, or handgrips

2

Clause 4.1(3)—a passenger service vehicle with more than nine seats must comply with certain seating position requirements

1

Clause 6.15(5)—open-bodied heavy passenger service vehicles that entered passenger service on or after 1 July 2001, must comply with certain additional requirements

2

Clause 2.1(1)—requirements for seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages

1

Clause 4.1(10)—a seatbelt anchorage retrofitted in a heavy motor vehicle on or after 1 April 2002 must comply with clause 2.3

1

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

3500

Clause 2.5—left-hand drive vehicles

3

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

3

Clause 3.1(1)—vehicle must comply with dimension and performance requirements

Clause 3.2(1)—vehicle must comply with dimension requirements

Clause 3.9(2)—prohibition against rear steering axles in heavy motor vehicles

Clause 3.11(c)—heavy motor vehicle may have retractable axle if forward-distance requirements and rear overhang requirements in Schedule 2 are complied with

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

Clause 6.8(1)(b)—route restrictions for overdimension vehicles

Clause 6.21–6.24—restricted travel times for category 1, 2, and 3 overdimension vehicles and loads

Clause 6.22(2)—restricted travel times for category 2 overdimension vehicles and loads

Clause 6.22(3)—restricted travel times for category 2 overdimension vehicles and loads

12

Clause 6.23(2)—restricted travel times for category 3 overdimension vehicles and loads travelling in city area

64

Clause 6.24(3)—restricted travel times for category 3 overdimension vehicles and loads travelling outside city area

3

Clause 6.25(2)—restricted travel times for category 4 overdimension vehicles and loads travelling in zone 1

62

Part 2, paragraph (c), definition of tri-axle set—“none of the axles is a single standard-tyred axle”

1

Schedule 2—dimension requirements

1

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

3500

Clause 4.2—inspection requirements

18

Clause 4.3—information to be recorded

18

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

3