1 Nov 2015 (WoF and CoF)
VIRM: In-service certification update –
effective 1 November 2015
List of changes
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Introduction | |||
3.1.2: Note 1 (2) added LVVTA contact number: 04 238 4343. | |||
Added note “Note 1: A vehicle that does not require inspection for regular use still does not need inspection if operated in a transport service (eg rental mopeds).” | |||
General vehicles | |||
Table 3-1-1, Ute trays row added for clarification. | |||
New Sol 3 “A retrofitted lamp must be symmetrically mounted as far towards each side of the vehicle as is practicable.” (this is already in the Rfrs). | |||
New Rfrs and Sols regarding forwarding facing side-marker lamp light colour. | |||
Table 5-1-5: “outside the CVA” added to the title for clarity. | |||
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Table 8-1-1. Disability parking brake system row: Added “OE” to clarify that parking brakes are included, not just the electrical system. | |||
Aftermarket wheel nuts made from aluminium are now a reason for rejection. | |||
Table 13-1-1 Modifications that do not require LVV certification Added to the list beside gearbox substitution: The braking system is not modified or changed, including the brake pedal | |||
Added LVV modification table specifying LVV certification is not required for an LPG/CNG fuel system | |||
Heavy vehicles | |||
New Sol 3 “A retrofitted lamp must be symmetrically mounted as far towards each side of the vehicle as is practicable.” (this is already in the Rfrs). | |||
Light passenger service vehicles | |||
New Sol 3 “A retrofitted lamp must be symmetrically mounted as far towards each side of the vehicle as is practicable.” (this is already in the Rfrs). | |||
New Rfrs and Sols regarding forwarding facing side-marker lamp light colour. | |||
Table 5-1-5: “outside the CVA” added to the title for clarity. | |||
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Table 8-1-1. Disability parking brake system row: Added “OE” to clarify that parking brakes are included, not just the electrical system. | |||
Aftermarket wheel nuts made from aluminium are now a reason for rejection. | |||
Added LVV modification table specifying LVV certification is not required for an LPG/CNG fuel system | |||
Heavy passenger service vehicles | |||
New Sol 3 “A retrofitted lamp must be symmetrically mounted as far towards each side of the vehicle as is practicable.” (this is already in the Rfrs). | |||
Motorcycles | |||
For clarification, added Note 4 that says the addition of a side-car required LVV certification unless the side-car is OE. | |||
In the case of a motorcycle with a dedicated sidecar the rear tyre of the motorcycle and the tyre of the sidecar may have a car tyre fitted in certain circumstances. | |||
General trailers | |||
Aftermarket wheel nuts made from aluminium are now a reason for rejection. | |||
Heavy trailers | |||
Added Note 3: When measuring the height of a tipper body any lifting ram extending above the rim of the tipper body should not be included in the calculation of the height of the body. | |||
8-7 Heavy vehicle kingpin or socket coupling (for towing a semi-trailer) | New standards applied to 50mm kingpins and skid plates to align with 50mm fifth wheels. | ||
Forklifts | |||
Aftermarket wheel nuts made from aluminium are now a reason for rejection. | |||
Tractors | |||
Aftermarket wheel nuts made from aluminium are now a reason for rejection. | |||
Unclassified vehicles | |||
Aftermarket wheel nuts made from aluminium are now a reason for rejection. |