If you use these Transport Agency-approved 'pro-forma’ (approved non-standard) vehicle combination designs when applying for a high productivity motor vehicle (HPMV) permit , it will make the approval process simpler.
Pro-forma designs and your permit application
If you want to build or operate a pro-forma vehicle combination that is identified below, you will need to apply for a permit. The approval will be granted and there will not be an expiry date on the permit.
Each individual vehicle in the overlength HPMV combination must in itself meet the dimensional requirements of the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002 unless specified otherwise.
Other general conditions
Some other general conditions will also be required. The vehicle must:
meet the dimension thresholds provided on the Transport Agency pro-forma design
have an 'H' sign at front and rear of the vehicle combination that meets the specifications in the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002 – this must be displayed at all times while you are operating under the permit
not operate on any road with a prescribed length restriction if the vehicle exceeds that restriction
have lights at the rear of the combination – these must be of the light emitting diode (LED) type to address voltage drop
have repeater side indicator lights placed approx midway along the side of the trailer
only have original truck manufacturer approved modifications made to the truck frontal protection area
have conspicuity tape in red/ white meeting DOT C-3 that outlines the shape of the vehicle from both sides and rear, or LED side marker lamps or reflectors fitted at a maximum of 2-metre intervals along the side of the vehicle as close as practical to the load bed
have roll stability control (RSC) – all trailers must have RSC fitted and active.
Using a pro-forma design in your application
Print off the applicable vehicle design below, complete your actual vehicle dimensions and include this with your HPMV application.
Visit NZTA Truck Permit Portal for the HPMV permit application form
Using other designs
If you want to use a longer vehicle that is not a pro-forma design, then the Transport Agency can approve the dimensional variation. However, this will be route restricted and you will need to get permission to operate from each local road controlling authority affected.
Approval of new pro-forma designs
The process for the Transport Agency-approval of a pro-forma design is for an industry group to agree a productive design that suits them and then have a report prepared by an engineering consultancy with respect to both high-speed stability and low-speed manoeuvring. The Transport Agency will then review the design and report, and if acceptable will approve the new pro-forma and update this web page.
The HPMV pro-forma designs
23-metre truck and full trailer
Download 23-metre truck and full trailer pro-forma
23-metre truck and simple trailer (eg car transporter)
Download 23-metre truck and simple trailer pro-forma
23-metre truck and simple trailer 8130 (eg car transporter)
Download 23-metre truck and simple trailer 8130 pro-forma
22-metre B-train
Download 22-metre B-train pro-forma
23-metre B-train 5680
Download 23-metre B-train 5680 pro-forma
23-metre B-train 5700
Download 23-metre B-train 5700 pro-forma
23-metre B-train long tractor
Download 23-metre B-train long tractor pro-forma
23-metre B-train long trailer
Download 23-metre B-train long trailer pro-forma
23-metre log truck and full trailer
Download 23-metre log truck and full trailer pro-forma
19.45-metre quad semi
Download 19.45-metre quad semi pro-forma
23-metre truck and long trailer
23-metre truck and long trailer pro-forma
23-metre truck and trailer long drawbar
23-metre truck and trailer long drawbar pro-forma
Pro-forma High-Productivity Motor Vehicle Permit to Exceed Length Limits
23 metre log truck and full trailer – Amendment 2014
By attaching this document to your existing high productivity motor vehicle permit for log truck and full trailer, this new 23 metre log truck and full trailer design replaces the existing design. Your existing design is now void. Note: This does not apply to 50MAX.
New amendment 2014 proforma logging truck 23m
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