The expiry date of all unused vouchers provided to the owners of vehicles previously inspected by suspended warrant of fitness providers is being extended to March 31..
Meredith Connell managing partner Steve Haszard, who is leading regulatory compliance at the NZ Transport Agency, is urging people to get their vehicles re-checked.
“We can’t legally compel vehicle owners to get their vehicles rechecked, but it’s important that the owners of these vehicles understand that they may not have been properly inspected during the previous WoF check carried out by these suspended providers. We’re reminding people again that the recheck costs will be met by the transport agency.
“All vehicle owners have a responsibility to ensure that their vehicle is up to WoF standard every day it is on the road. We want to make sure the owners of these vehicles know that it’s important to get these re-checks done to keep their family members, friends and passengers safe – it’s that simple,” Haszard says.
“Do the right thing, get your vehicle rechecked.”
The reminder follows the immediate suspension of a number of vehicle inspectors and inspecting organisations.
NZTA has been contacting the vehicle owners directly by writing to them and following-up with phone calls.
So far, just 16% of vehicle owners contacted have had their vehicles re-checked. Of those, 83% have now passed after re-inspection, but just 40% passed their first re-inspection.
