Warning over registrations
The NZTA has issued advice to businesses completing applications for registration of VIN-exempt motor vehicles using form MR2B.
The agency says people must ensure the car being registered is not required to undergo entry certification or to be registered on an application to register a motor vehicle, which is done via form MR2A.
“We’ve recently seen cases where vehicles that require entry certification or to be registered on the MR2A have been incorrectly registered as a vehicle identification number exempt motor vehicle,” says a spokesperson. “Vehicles requiring entry certification must not be registered through the MR2B VIN-exempt pathway.
“The VIN-exempt registration is only available for vehicles that meet specific exemption criteria, such as certain agricultural, off-road or specialist vehicles. We have seen instances when motorcycles, new mopeds and passenger vehicles have been registered as mobile machines or agricultural vehicles.”
Registering a vehicle under the wrong registration pathway can bypass required safety and compliance processes, result in incorrect registration, licensing or fee treatment, create inaccurate records in the motor-vehicle register, and undermine the integrity of registration and compliance systems.
Before you register, always check the car has been correctly identified, any VIN present has been recorded correctly, its classification reflects its actual design and use, and it genuinely meets the criteria for VIN-exempt registration before using the MR2B process.
“Getting the classification and registration pathway right the first time helps maintain accurate records and supports a safe and compliant fleet,” adds the NZTA. “We are actively monitoring incorrect registrations. Once identified, they will be cancelled.”
The agency adds more can now be done with its app. For example, customers can now buy road-user charges and renew vehicle registration directly from within the NZTA’s app, giving them a “more convenient and seamless way to manage their obligations”. It can be downloaded for free from the Google Play and Apple app stores.
