Nature of Exemption

Number of Exemptions

Clause 7—exemption from class of licence required for class of vehicle

2

Clause 15(b)—requirements to obtain learner licence

26

Clause 17(b)—requirements to obtain restricted licence

82

Clause 18—conditions of restricted licence

121

Clause 19(b)—requirements to obtain full licence

31

Clause 23(1)(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence for at least 2 years before obtaining driving instructor endorsement

1

Clause 27(1)(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence for at least 2 years before obtaining passenger endorsement

332

Clause 29(c)—person has successfully completed approved course before obtaining special-type endorsement

32

Clause 34(1)(b)—person has held a New Zealand full licence for at least 2 years before obtaining vehicle recovery endorsement

2

Clause 38(2)—minimum visual acuity to obtain driver licence or endorsement

24

Clause 89(2)(c)—overseas driver licence conversion: use of a document from the licensing authority in lieu of presenting the original driver licence card

31

Clause 89(2)(d)—overseas driver licence conversion: production of overseas driver licence

55

Clause 2.3(1)—compliance of frontal impact protection system with approved vehicle standards

1

Clause 2.3(1)—compliance with approved vehicle standards

1

Clause 3.1(8)—conditions of modifications to glazing behind the driver’s position

3

Clause 2.5(1)—compliance with approved vehicle standards

1

Clause 7.5(2)—brake force performance requirements of vehicle manufactured or modified in New Zealand

1

Schedule 5—New Zealand Heavy-vehicle Brake Specification

4

Clause 2.1—general requirement for interior fittings, controls, and surfaces to comply with relevant requirements of Rule

1

Clause 2.3(1)—compliance with approved vehicle standards

1

Clause 2.1(3)—requirement for certain vehicles to have electronic stability control system

467

Clause 2.4(5)—brakes on light trailer with laden weight of 2500 kg or more

145

Clause 3.2(1)—requirement to display current driver identification card when operating small passenger service vehicle

25

Clause 6.15(5)—additional requirements for open-bodied heavy passenger service vehicles

1

Clause 2.1(5)—application of certain seatbelt requirements

3

Clause 2.1(7)—type of seatbelt required

3

Clause 2.3(1)—compliance with approved vehicle standards

1

Clause 2.5—left-hand drive vehicles

7

Clause 2.3(1)—tyres on the same axle must be of the same size designation and construction

1

Clause 3.1(1)—obligation to comply with dimension and performance requirements of Rule

1

Clause 3.2(1)—compliance with maximum allowable vehicle dimensions

2

Clause 3.9(2)—prohibition against rear steering axles in heavy motor vehicles

3

Clause 3.13—only certain types of trailer allowable

41

Clause 3.14—tow spacing

41

Clause 4.4—axle mass limits

41

Clause 4.5—mass ratio of towed and towing vehicles for heavy combination vehicles

41

Part 2, definition of tri-axle set—centres of first and last axles must be spaced not less than 2.0 metres apart

1

Clause 2.2(1)—vehicle must comply with approved vehicle emissions standard or a higher standard

5

Clause 2.2(1)—compliance with approved vehicle standards

1

Clause 4.2—inspection requirements

11

Clause 4.3—information to be recorded

11

Clause 6.3(4)—documents required for purpose of inspection and certification

7

Clause 6.4(1)—restriction on certification for entry or re-entry into service

1

Clause 6.4(2)—compliance with approved vehicle standards

1

Clause 7.2(b)(iv)—vehicle may not be certified for operation in service if it has been modified in a way that affects its safety performance unless modification certified

4

Clause 10.2—operation of vehicles with evidence of vehicle inspection or certificates of loading

7