The Minister of Transport is proposing changes to the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 (the Rule) and we’d like to know what you think about them. The changes would reduce the frequency of warrant of fitness (WoF) checks on vintage and veteran vehicles and certificate of fitness checks (CoF) on privately owned heavy motorhomes.
The Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 includes objectives about reforming the vehicle regulatory system. The proposed changes align with these objectives by reducing regulatory burden and saving owners of these vehicles time and money.
When compared to newer light vehicles, vintage/veteran vehicles and privately owned heavy motorhomes are used less. Evidence also suggests vehicle faults from these vehicles result in fewer serious crashes when compared to newer light vehicles.
All feedback gathered in our consultation process will be provided to the Minister of Transport who will decide if the changes will be made in approximately mid-2025.
The proposed changes would reduce:
You’ll need to refer to our consultation document as you complete the survey as it provides the necessary background information.
Consultation discussion document [PDF, 469 KB]
We’ve amended part of the Rule to show the changes we’re proposing.
Draft rule amendment [PDF, 212 KB]
The consultation closes 5pm Friday 4 April 2025.
Survey: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002(external link)
If you have a question about this consultation, or you’d like to email your submission and any attachments, send it to:
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