NZ Left Hand Drive Rule Changes 2010
Also important information for 1990s vehicles:
Previously, in order to import and register a LHD vehicle less than 20 years old
into New Zealand, the owner had to have owned and operated the vehicle overseas
for a period of at least 90 days. However, this concession has been removed and
replaced with a system that allows such vehicles to be registered if they meet certain
criteria to be considered a 'special interest vehicle'. In order to register a LHD
vehicle under this system, you will need to meet a number of specific conditions
and apply for a Category A left-hand drive vehicle permit.
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Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rules
What do the changes mean for me?
The new requirements mean motoring enthusiasts will be able to import left-hand
drive vehicles that are designated as special interest vehicles, provided that all
the specified requirements are met.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A CATEGORY A LEFT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLE PERMIT FOR CLASS MA VEHICLES
LESS THAN 20 YEARS OLD
Step 1
Contact your nearest Transport Service Delivery Agent
(TSDA) who are: NZAA, SAFER VEHICLE TESTING,
VINZ, VTNZ
The TSDA will determine all the information required for the vehicle permit has
been provided along with other entry-level certification requirements.
Step 2
Read the details and requirements carefully before you fill in the Application form
for Category A left-hand drive vehicle permit available from the TSDA or it can
be downloaded from the NZTA website: www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/app-cat-a-lhd-permit/
If you ticked each box we expect to see the evidence unless it is the exact year,
make, model, model code that has previously been issued a permit. Refer to LHDVP
vehicles list attached.
An acknowledgement is only sent to those applicants who supply an electronic mailing
address.
The time frame for processing requests is 10 working days, from receipt of the correctly
completed application.
Step 3
The permits are issued to a manufacturer’s chassis/vin number and sent to
the TSDA who signed as the Declaration witness.
For general inquiries you can ring (0800)108 809 or Email: info@nzta.govt.nz You
may email your permit application to: exemptions@nzta.govt.nz
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