Notice to importers and users

Re: Low-powered vehicles

Date	Revision no.	Comment
2 February 2006	Revision 4	A Gazette notice was issued on 2 February 2006 by the Director of Land Transport declaring power-assisted pedal cycles powered by a motor with a maximum power output not exceeding 300 W not to be motor vehicles.
22 December 2005	Revision 3	Change of name from 'Notice to importers and users of mechanically powered scooters' to 'Notice to importers of low-powered vehicles'. Revision to include link to Q&A about the Land Transport Amendment Act's effect on the legal status of low-powered vehicles.
29 June 2005	Revision 2	Revision to align with the definition of a motor vehicle in the amended Land Transport Act 1998.
24 September 2004	Revision 1	Revision to clarify the legislation regarding a child's toy.
15 November 2002	Original version	The legal requirements for the importation and use of mechanically powered scooters outlined.

Page updated: 2 February 2006