The Heavy Vehicle Brakes Rule and its implementation

Offsite locations

'Offsite locations' is the name commonly given to the offsite testing facilites located in rural towns that provide Certificate of Fitness (CoF) inspections for heavy vehicles.

The testing procedures for the Heavy Vehicle Brakes Rule (HVBR) that were introduced in December 2008 have required major changes to be made at all testing stations - including all offsite testing locations.

Unfortunately some offsite locations do not meet the new testing standards, and may have to close as a result. Some of the problems found at the sites include:

• they do not comply with site specifications for the types of vehicles inspected
• the physical dimensions of the site are not suitable for the types of vehicle inspected
• online access to LANDATA is not available
• a roller brake machine with load-weighing capability is not available.

Consultation - have your say about the proposed closure of offsite locations

NOTE: Consultation period has been extended one week to 27th February 2009.

Until 27 February 2009 you have a chance to have your say about the proposed closing of your offsite location, and how this will impact on you and your business. 

Please complete the attached form, print or save the form for your records then email it to HVBR@nzta.govt.nz or fax to 04 894 5011 or post to Offsite Closures, NZTA, PO Box 5084, Lambton Quay, Wellington 6145

If you want to keep a copy of your comments, we recommend that you write your responses on your own computer and save this document. When complete, email your form to HVBR@nzta.govt.nz or fax to 04 894 5011 or post to Offsite Closures, NZ Transport Agency, PO Box 5084, Lambton Quay, Wellington 6145

Submissions close on 27 February 2009.

• Offsite closure feedback form (PDF, 211 KB)

Page created: 28 January 2009