LVV Standards
Standards index Vol 4 
Standards index Vol 5
Head Restraints 185-40
External Projections 100-30
Rear View Mirrors 200-30
Braking Systems 035-00
Suspension Systems 195-00
Frontal Impact 155-30
Interior Impact 155-40
Door Retention Systems 155-20
Engine & Drive-train Conversions 85-40
Right-Hand Drive Conversions 190-70
Wheels & Tyres 205-00
Seatbelt Anchorages 175-30
Disability Adaptive Control Systems 45-30(03)
Seats & Seat Anchorages 185-00
Lighting Equipment 125-00
Exhaust Gas Emissions 90-10(01)
Exhaust Noise Emissions 90-20(03)
Electric & Hybrid Vehicles 75-00
Trikes with Motorcycle Controls Formset. NOTE: This document can be used as a guide for trikes and motorcycles until such time as the relevant LVV Standards have been developed. Also see LVV Infosheet 06-2008.
LVV Certification Threshold Guide
Not all modifications need LVV Certification. This threshold guide clearly define what does, and what doesn't need LVV Certification. The information contained within the 'modification tables' in the WoF VIRM comes from the LVV Certification Threshold Guide, which is in turn provided with it's information by the 'Exclusions to this standard' sections of each Low Volume Vehicle Standard.
LVV Certification Threshold Guide
NZ Hobby Car Technical Manual
The NZ Hobby Car Technical Manual is developed by LVVTA, and is incorporated by reference into the LVV Standards, which are in turn incorporated by reference in the NZ Land Transport Rules.
Although LVVTA took ownership of the NZ Hobby Car Technical Manual from the NZ Hot Rod Association (NZHRA) in late 2010, the NZHRA will continue to administer all updates, the registration process, and also retail sales of the manual. To purchase a copy of the NZ Hobby Car Technical Manual, to register your copy, to purchase an amendment, or to learn more, please visit the NZHRA website.
Click here to go to the NZ Hot Rod Association website (external link).
If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions regarding the NZ Hobby Car Technical manual, please email us here.
Information Sheets
Not all modifications need LVV Certification. This threshold guide clearly define what does, and what doesn't need LVV Certification. The information contained within the 'modification tables' in the WoF VIRM comes from the LVV Certification Threshold Guide, which is in turn provided with it's information by the 'Exclusions to this standard' sections of each Low Volume Vehicle Standard.
Infosheet Index
Info 11-2011 Release of Electric & Hybrid Vehicle LVV Standard
Info 10-2011 Exhaust Gas Emission Standard Revision
Info 09-2011 Drive-shaft Safety-loop Requirement Clarification
Info 08-2011 Jaguar IRS
Info 07-201 Objective Noise Testing Information Package
Info 06-2011 Incorrectly Registered Low Volume Vehicles
Info 05-2011 Rear Suspension Radius Rod Geometry
Info 04-2011 Exhaust Noise Information Update
Info 03-2011 Review of Electronic Deceleration Meters
Info 02-2011 Introduction of Revised LVV Code & LVV Operating Requirements Schedule
Info 01-2011 ‘Supreme’‐brand Aftermarket Wheels
Info 05-2010 Bump-Steer Swing-Check Procedure
Info 04-2010 Bump-Steer Measurement Background Information
Info 03-2010 Table-A Vehicle Classes (V2, released August 2010)
Info 02-2010 Introduction to Revised and New F000 and F007 Forms
Info 01-2010 Introduction to LVV Operating Requirements Schedule (6th Amendment)
Info 10-2009 F006 - Certification Plate Pre-ordering Introduction
Info 09-2009 Steering Modification on Airbag-Equipped Trikes
Info 08-2009 Material composition in modern vehicle structure
Info 07-2009 Removal of Side Airbag-equipped Seats
Info 06-2009 Converting 4-wheel Drive Vehicles to 2-wheel Drive
Info 05-2009 Class-change Situation for MC Vehicles
Info 04-2009 _V2_ Steering Universal Joint Phasing
Info 03-2009 Towing A-frames
Info 02-2009 Adjustable Spring & Hub-Carrier Suspension Systems
Info 01-2009 Tyre Size to Rim Size Compatibility Guide (V2, released August 2010)
Info 09-2008 Stretchers and Restraints in PSV's
Info 08-2008 I-beam Axles & Split Radius Rods
Info 07-2008 Exhaust Gas Emissions Analyser Use
Info 06-2008 Three-wheeled Vehicles (Trikes)
Info 05-2008 Air Cylinder Suspension Systems
Info 04-2008 Exhaust Noise Emissions - Amendment to LVV Standard 90-20
Info 03-2008 Exhaust Gas Emissions - Introduction of LVV Standard 90-10
Info 02-2008 Change to Operating Requirements Schedule
Info 01-2008 Sub-categories for Scratch-built Low Volume Vehicles
Info 08-2007 Re-issue of Amended Operating Requirements Schedule
Info 07-2007 Form-set Use for Scratch-built and Extensively Modified Vehicles
Info 06-2007 Delegation of LVV Certification Plate Attachment to a Nominated Person
Info 05-2007 Release of Amended Exhaust Noise Emissions LVV Standard
Info 04-2007 Stainless-steel Braided Brake Hoses
Info 03-2007 Stretched Limousines that Exceed the Manufacturers Axle Ratings
Info 02-2007 Power Steering Torsion Bar Modification
Info 01-2007 Release of Low Volume Vehicle Code Issue 5
Info 05-2006 Exhaust Noise Emissions - Recent Developments
Info 04-2006 Exhaust Noise Emissions
Info 03-2006 Seats & Seatbelts in Motor-homes
Info 02-2006 Track-mounted Seat Attachment Systems
Info 01-2006 Seatbelt Anchorage Request forms
Info 11-2005 Rear Shelf Speaker Aperture Modifications
Info 10-2005 LVV Certification Operations Roles and Responsibilities
Info 09-2005 Release of New & Amended LVV Standards and Form-sets
Info 08-2005 Rear Seat Removal and Changing Vehicle Class to NA
Info 07-2005 Release of New LVV Standard & Form-set & Operating Requirements
Info 06-2005 Release of New & Amended LVV Form-sets & Info Sheets
Info 05-2005 PSV Roof Racks
Info 04-2005 Weed Sprayers
Info 02-2005 Nissan Mistral Rear Seatbelt Anchorages
Load-bar Order Form
Info 01-2005 Security Vehicles
Info 08-2004 Release of New & Amended LVV Standards and Form-sets
Info 07-2004 Re-issue of FS005 - Airbag Removal/Disabling
Info 06-2004 Release of New & Amended LVV Information Sheets
Info 05-2004 Upper Suspension Ball Joints in Early Ford Falcons and Fairlanes
Info 04-2004 Removal of Dual Controls From Driving School Vehicles
Info 03-2004 Nissan Terrano Rear Seatbelt Anchorages Load-bar Order Form
Info 01-2004 New Forms & Schedules
Info 02-2003 New Forms & Schedules
Info 01-2003 New Forms & Schedules
Info 07-2002 Door Retention Standard & Survey Sheet
Info 06-2002 Engine & Drive-train Conversions
Info 04-2002 Reissue of the LVV Code - Issue 3
Info 03-2002 LVV Frontal & Interior Impact Standards
Info 02-2002 LVV Seatbelt Anchorage Standard Release
Info 01-2002 Certification of Unregistered Vehicles
Info 04-2001 Frontal Impact Occupant Protection
Info 03-2001-Completion of FS001 & FS002
Info 02-2001 Fixing of an LVV Certification Plate by Another Certifier
Info 01-2001 Issue 2 of the LVV Code
Info 12-2000 LVV Certification of Vehicles with Additional Seating Positions
Info 10-2000 Brake & Suspension LVV Standard Release
Info 09-2000 VIN Identifier Discrepancies
Info 05-2000 RHD Conversions
Info 01-2000 Four Standards Issue
Info 05-1999 Seat Frame Compliance
Info 02-1999 Issue of form-set FS015 - Trikes with Motorcycle Controls
Supplementary Information
Supplementary Information is where a range of miscellaneous documents can be found. These range from older NZHRA 'Tech Bulletins' to LVV Certifier lists, Component Approvals and more.
NOTE: Some of the information provided in the Tech Bulletins is out of date, and may not be in line with the current technical requirements. The latest requirements can be found in the latest version of the NZ Hobby Car Technical Manual.
Supplementary Information Index
NZHRA Tech Bulletin 1 - Electroplating of High Tensile Fasteners
NZHRA Tech Bulletin 2 - Use of Stainless Steel Fasteners
NZHRA Tech Bulletin 3 - Scratch-built A-arm Suspensions
NZHRA Tech Bulletin 4 - Certifiers A-arm Independent Front Suspension Guide
NZHRA Tech Bulletin 5 - Builders Welding Guide
Chart R1 - Activation Dates for LVV Vehicle Certification
LVV Component Approval Certificate - Probar
LVV Component Approval Certificate - Menox Hand Control Menox Installers List
LVV Compliance Plate Register
LVV Certification Threshold Schedule
PRS Self Assessment Record - Technical Part
PRS Self Assessment Record - Management Part
LVV Certifier List, Contact Details & Categories
Objective Noise Test Fail Record Sheet
Objective Noise Test Sound Level Meter Instructions
Association Endorsed 1D Category LVV Certifiers
Process form - obtaining a duplicate 'Modification Declaration Certificate'
Limitations of LVV Certifier categories (excerpt from ORS)
Objective Noise Test capable LVV Certifiers
LVV Certifier contact list
Form 4A - Concept Approval Application Form
Form 4B - Design Approval Application Form
Operating Requirements Schedule
The LVV Operating Requirements Schedule (ORS) is a document that is intended to act as an operational and procedural specification that sets out how the LVV certification system takes place. The ORS provides the operational and procedural requirements by which the key participants in the LVV certification process carry out their respective roles. The key participants are: the Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (LVVTA), the New Zealand Transport Agency (the Agency), and the Low Volume Vehicle Certifiers (LVV Certifiers).
LVVTA Operating requirements Schedule
THE LOW VOLUME VEHICLE CODE
The Low Volume Vehicle Code (‘the Code’) sets out the legal framework under which the LVV System operates. The Code is a document that has been developed by the Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association Inc, with the approval of the New Zealand Transport Agency. It is an umbrella document that sets out the legal framework under which the low volume vehicle certification system in New Zealand operates for all modified and individually‐constructed (scratch‐built) vehicles.
The LVV Code
Documents For Consultation
LVVTA is constantly evolving to align itself with changes and developments in both the vehicle modification industries, and the many vehicle hobby groups. As new documents are developed, we will seek input from the relevant sectors of the modification industry, LVV Certifiers, and from the general public. Each document will be available for consultation for a period of time specified. If you wish to provide a submission, please follow all instructions provided.
Current
There are no doccuments under consultation.
Closed
Exhaust Noise Emissions Issue 4 - The consultation period for this document has ended
Electric Vehicle Standard - The consultation period for this document has ended
Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Standard - The consultation period for this document has ended
Disability Transportation Systems Standard Draft
WoF Vehicle inspection requirements manual (VIRM)
The Vehicle inspection requirements manual, or VIRM, specifies the inspection processes and the requirements that vehicles must meet in order to pass a WoF or CoF.
Although predominantly for use by WoF and CoF Inspectors, the VIRM is a simplified version of the NZ Land Transport Rules, and as such there are many legal requirements contained within it that LVV Certifiers and vehicle modifiers can refer to. This link has been provided to enable easy access to this commonly utilised resource.
Click here to go to the 'VIRM' on the NZ Transport Agency website (external link).
Land Transport Rules
Land Transport Rules are a form of delegated legislation similar to regulations. The NZ Transport Agency produces Rules under an agreement for Rule development services made with the Secretary for Transport.
There are often instances where the core legal requirements are needed, most often where the VIRM is vague, or lacks detail. In this case, the Land Transport Rules provide the legal descriptions and requirements. As with the VIRM link above, this link has been provided to enable easy access to this commonly utilised resource.
Click here to go to the 'Land Transport Rules' on the NZ Transport Agency website (external link).
