) issues they are having with extra lighting on their vehicles with information that has been useful for my situation. In the past I had a Nissan Terrano with five extra forward facing lights on the top of the roof rack and two rear facing lights at the rear top of the roof rack.In this situation above, I classed my lights as Scene lamps.
Yes a few times I was challenged on this, but if the issuer of the WOF is to decline a WOF for your lights; they must show you where it is stated they are not legal in the rule book.
If they don't then they cannot refuse you a WOF by law.
There are no "grey" areas here folks, either the WOF person knows the rules or they have to look them up.
I had quite a heated argument with one chap and have filed a complaint with the LTSA which I am still awaiting a reply, but he passed the lights without question when I went back after other failed work had been fixed?
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/rules/vehicle-lighting-2004.html#x3
Part 2 Definitions
Alley lamp
means a work lamp designed primarily to provide a fixed or movable beam of light to the side of a vehicle to which it is fitted.
Scene lamp
means a work lamp designed to provide a fixed or moveable beam of light to illuminate the area around a vehicle, or the vehicle itself.
Work lamp
means a high intensity lamp, which is not necessary for the operation of the vehicle but is designed to illuminate a work area or scene; and includes:
(a) a scene lamp; and
(b) a spot lamp; and
(c) an alley lamp.
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2004/0427/latest/whole.html#DLM303647
(a) when the vehicle to which it is fitted is stationary or travelling slowly; and
(b) to illuminate a work area or scene.
8.4 Use of optional lights
(2) A person may use a work lamp only—
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/rules/vehicle-lighting-2004.html#21
Section 2 General safety requirements and approved vehicle standards
2.1 General safety requirements
2.1(9) A work lamp fitted to a vehicle does not have to be maintained in sound condition and good working order.
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/rules/vehicle-lighting-2004.html#107
10.7 Fitting and performance requirements for work lamps
10.7(1) A motor vehicle of Class LC, LD or LE, or of Group M, N or T, or an unclassified motor vehicle, may be fitted with one or more work lamps.
10.7(2) The light emitted from a work lamp must be substantially white or amber.
10.7(3) A motor vehicle of Class AB, LA or LB must not be fitted with a work lamp.
http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/heavy-vehicles/lighting/cosmetic-lamps
And one for reversing lamps.
