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Did you know?
- 79 truck crashes between 2002 and 2007 were due to brake problems.
- 23% of CoF inspection failures in 2007 were due to brake problems.
- 21% of Police CVIU roadside check failures in 2007 were due to brake problems.
- 13% of the heavy vehicles ordered off the road in 2007 were lacking basic maintenance.
The Heavy Vehicle Brakes Rule and its implementation
Standards Compliance
Imported heavy vehicles
As at 1 July 2008 all first registered imported class NB, NC, TC, TD, MD3, MD4 and ME vehicles have to be manufactured to a specified international standard, normally including anti-lock brake systems (ABS) or load sensing valves (LSVs). This only applies to vehicles registered as at 1 July 2008.
Modified and New Zealand-built heavy vehicles
As at 1 July 2008 modified and New Zealand-built heavy vehicles need to be certified to Schedule 5 of the Heavy Vehicle Brakes Rule by a Heavy Vehicle Specialist Certifier (HVS Certifier) holding the HVEK approval from Land Transport New Zealand.
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