The NZ Transport Agency has set up a new, independently monitored 0800 number for industry workers or members of the public to raise concerns with vehicle certification work.
“0800 468 244 is free to call, anonymous and available 24/7. We encourage anyone with genuine safety concerns or information about non-compliance to report it,” NZ Transport Agency chief executive Fergus Gammie says.
“Safety on the roads in NZTA’s top priority – full stop.”
Concerns it wantsto hear about could also include, but are not limited to:
- issues with warrants or certificates of fitness (WoFs or CoFs) and the inspectors or inspecting organisations
- transport operators and their drivers not following the relevant rules
- concerns about approved course providers not complying with the requirements of providing education and assessment for drivers sitting a range of licences.
- concerns about heavy vehicle certifications
“We are working hard to give New Zealanders assurances that the vehicles they share the road with are certified to a high standard and are safe. We are making strong progress, but there is much more to do.”
