Greetings,
Re: Changes to the Exhaust Emissions Rule Announced
The Transport Minister David Parker, as one last act, signed off on proposed amendments to the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule on Oct 12th
To summarise what this means for Used Vehicle Imports:
- The Rule changes come into effect December 1st 2023
- So, From April 2024 –
- Petrol vehicles presented for Border Inspection will need to have an exhaust emissions code of DXX- or better, and be first registered 2012 or newer
- Diesel vehicles will need to have an emissions code of LXX, FXX, MXX, RXX, or QXX or better (VIA is seeking further clarification from MoT on any age ban for diesels)
- Disability Vehicles may have an emissions code of AXX or better
Further changes will come in July 2028, and January 2031
For full details on the changes, check this link: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/rules/docs/vehicle-exhaust-emissions-amendment-2023.pdf
Team Autohub