(Update 01/01/2018) VIA has compiled several lists of vehicles (over 2L) available in Japan which indicate the availability of ESC. Click here for access to the VIA E-alert.
(Update 04/07/2016) The application of ESC to MC class vehicles has been clarified by the NZTA. Click here for access to the Technical Bulletin.
On 10 July 2014 Minister Woodhouse announced an amendment to the Land Transport Rule: Light vehicle Brakes 2002, mandating electronic stability control for light vehicles entering the fleet.
Vehicles Coming Into New Zealand Will Be Required To Have ESC As Follows:
- All new class MA, MB, MC and NA light passenger and goods vehicles certified for entry into service from 1 July 2015
- Used class MC vehicles (four-wheel-drive SUVs and off-road vehicles) inspected at the border from 1 March 2016
- Used class MA vehicles (passenger cars) with engine capacity greater than 2 litres inspected at the border from 1 March 2018
- All other used class MA, MB and NA light passenger and goods vehicles inspected at the border from 1 March 2020
The requirement to have ESC will not apply to some specialist vehicles, such as vintage, motorsport and scratch-built vehicles. This is consistent with other Land Transport Rules.
From 1 July 2015 all owners of vehicles fitted with ESC, no matter when they were imported, will need to ensure that their ESC is working. This will be checked at warrant of fitness inspections.
Visit www.transport.govt.nz for more information.