Road User Charges Regulations 2012
Version as at 1 April 2024
Road User Charges Regulations 2012
(SR 2012/143)
Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General
Order in Council
At Wellington this 11th day of June 2012
Present:
His Excellency the Governor-General in Council
Note
The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.
Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.
These regulations are administered by the Ministry of Transport.
Pursuant to section 89 of the Road User Charges Act 2012, His Excellency the Governor-General, acting on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council, makes the following regulations.
Contents
Regulations
1 Title
These regulations are the Road User Charges Regulations 2012.
2 Commencement
These regulations come into force on 1 August 2012.
3 Interpretation
(1)
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,—
Act means the Road User Charges Act 2012
all-terrain crane means a non-load-carrying self-propelled vehicle designed solely or principally for lifting objects using a boom with lifting gear and with a tyre contact area of more than 1 500 cm2 per tyre
axle means 1 or more shafts, spindles, or bearings in the same vertical transverse plane by means of which, in conjunction with wheels mounted on those shafts, spindles, or bearings, a portion of the weight of the vehicle is transmitted to the roadway
B-train has the same meaning as in the VDAM Rule 2016
close, in relation to 2 or more axles, means that the distance between the longitudinal centre lines of the axles is 2.4 metres or less
combination vehicle means a towing vehicle in combination with 1 or more trailers or semi-trailers
distance amount, in respect of a RUC licence, means an amount of distance measured in kilometres
fifth wheel has the same meaning as in Part 2 of Land Transport Rule: Heavy Vehicles 2004
leading trailer means a semi-trailer fitted with a fifth wheel to tow another semi-trailer as part of a B-train
motor caravan—
(a)
means a motor vehicle that—
(i)
has more than one-half of the vehicle floor area permanently fitted out for accommodation by the inclusion of sleeping and cooking facilities; and
(ii)
is registered as a motor caravan on the register of motor vehicles maintained under section 234 of the Land Transport Act 1998; but
(b)
does not include a combination vehicle
oscillating axle means an axle fitted to a RUC vehicle that—
(a)
has 4 wheels, consisting of 2 pairs of wheels, attached to it; and
(b)
each pair of those wheels is mounted on a separate axle affixed to the RUC vehicle so that the load is shared equally between the 2 wheels and to permit oscillation of the separate axles in a vertical transverse plane that is at right angles to the longitudinal centre line of the RUC vehicle; and
(c)
the centre of each wheel is at least 50 centimetres distant from the centre of every other wheel fitted to the RUC vehicle
overweight, in relation to a RUC vehicle or combination vehicle, means that the vehicle has been issued with a permit
passenger service vehicle has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Land Transport Act 1998
permit weight means the maximum permitted weight for a RUC vehicle or combination vehicle specified on the permit issued for the vehicle
semi-trailer has the same meaning as in the VDAM Rule 2016
single large-tyred axle has the same meaning as in the VDAM Rule 2016
spaced, in relation to an axle, means that the longitudinal centre line of the axle is more than 2.4 metres distant from the longitudinal centre line of the nearest other axle
specialist RUC vehicle means the vehicles listed as specialist vehicles in section 5.11(2) of the VDAM Rule 2016
towing vehicle means a heavy RUC vehicle towing 1 or more trailers
trailer has the same meaning as in section 233(1) of the Land Transport Act 1998
twin-tyred axle has the same meaning as in the VDAM Rule 2016
type H vehicle means a RUC vehicle with a type H vehicle number
VDAM Rule 2016 means the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016
veteran motor vehicle has the same meaning as in regulation 3 of the Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011
vintage motor vehicle has the same meaning as in regulation 3 of the Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011
vintage powered vehicle means a powered vehicle that is—
(a)
a veteran motor vehicle or vintage motor vehicle; and
(b)
not used for any commercial purpose.
(2)
Terms or expressions used and not defined in these regulations but defined in the Act have, in these regulations, the same meaning as in the Act.
Regulation 3(1) B-train: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 4(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Regulation 3(1) motor caravan: inserted, on 1 July 2014, by regulation 4 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2014 (LI 2014/145).
Regulation 3(1) semi-trailer: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 4(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Regulation 3(1) single large-tyred axle: inserted, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 4 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Regulation 3(1) single large-tyred axle: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 4(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Regulation 3(1) specialist RUC vehicle: inserted, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 4(1) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Regulation 3(1) twin-tyred axle: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 4(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Regulation 3(1) VDAM Rule 2016: inserted, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 4(1) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Regulation 3(1) veteran motor vehicle: inserted, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 4 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Regulation 3(1) vintage motor vehicle: inserted, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 4 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Regulation 3(1) vintage powered vehicle: inserted, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 4 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
3A Transitional, savings, and related provisions
The transitional, savings, and related provisions set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.
Regulation 3A: inserted, on 1 April 2024, by section 10 of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
RUC vehicle types and RUC weight bands
4 RUC vehicle types and RUC weight bands
(1)
For the purposes of the Act, the RUC vehicle types and RUC weight bands for RUC vehicles (except type H vehicles and overweight specialist RUC vehicles) are the types and weight bands specified in Part 1 of Schedule 2.
(2)
For the purposes of the Act, the RUC vehicle types and RUC weight bands for type H vehicles are the types and weight bands specified in Part 2 of Schedule 2.
(2A)
For the purposes of the Act, the RUC vehicle types and RUC vehicle weight bands for overweight specialist RUC vehicles are the types and weight bands specified in Part 3 of Schedule 2.
(3)
Despite subclause (2), a type H vehicle that is carrying, rather than towing, a RUC vehicle that ordinarily forms part of the relevant combination vehicle—
(a)
remains within its type H vehicle type number description; and
(b)
an application under regulation 5 is not required.
(4)
To avoid doubt, subclause (3) applies—
(i)
whether the trailer is carried on the towing vehicle or on another trailer that forms part of the relevant combination vehicle; and
(ii)
only if all components describing that type H vehicle are present.
Regulation 4(1): amended, on 1 April 2024, by section 11 of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
Regulation 4(1): amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 5(1) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Regulation 4(2): amended, on 1 April 2024, by section 11 of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
Regulation 4(2A): inserted, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 5(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Regulation 4(2A): amended, on 1 April 2024, by section 11 of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
Regulation 4(3): inserted, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 5 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Regulation 4(3): amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 5(3) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Regulation 4(4): inserted, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 5 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
5 Application to change assigned RUC vehicle type
(1)
An owner or operator of a RUC vehicle may apply to the RUC collector for the RUC vehicle type assigned to the vehicle to be changed—
(a)
to a specified RUC vehicle type:
(b)
from any specified RUC vehicle type to another RUC vehicle type (including another specified RUC vehicle type).
(2)
An application must—
(a)
be made in the manner specified by the RUC collector; and
(b)
contain the following information:
(i)
the name of the applicant:
(ii)
the registration plate number of the RUC vehicle to which the application relates:
(iii)
the maximum permitted weight as specified on the permit for the combination vehicle to which the application relates (if applicable):
(iv)
the permit number specified on the permit for the combination vehicle to which the application relates (if applicable):
(v)
the name of the road controlling authority that issued the permit for the combination vehicle to which the application relates (if applicable):
(vi)
the RUC vehicle type or specified RUC vehicle type that the applicant wishes to be assigned to the RUC vehicle:
(vii)
the signature of the applicant, confirming that the information provided in the application is correct; and
(c)
be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
(3)
If the RUC collector is satisfied that the information contained in the application is correct, the RUC collector may, as the case requires,—
(a)
assign a specified RUC vehicle type to the RUC vehicle; or
(b)
assign, if the vehicle has already been assigned a specified RUC vehicle type, another RUC vehicle type to the vehicle (including another specified RUC vehicle type).
(4)
In this regulation, specified RUC vehicle type means the following RUC vehicle types:
(a)
type H:
(b)
type 308, 309, 408, 402, 403, 404, 929, or 939.
(5)
To avoid doubt, a specified RUC vehicle type that is a towing vehicle may, when unladen, be operated without any trailer.
Regulation 5(4)(b): amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 6(1) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Regulation 5(5): inserted, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 6(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Distance amounts
6 Distance amounts in which RUC licence may be sold
(1)
A distance licence may be sold in distance amount increments of 1 000 kilometres.
(2)
An additional licence—
(a)
must be sold with a minimum distance amount of 10 kilometres; and
(b)
may be sold in distance amount increments of 1 kilometre for any distance amount after the first 10 kilometres.
RUC licences
7 Application for distance licence
(1)
An application for a distance licence for a RUC vehicle must contain the following information:
(a)
the name of the applicant:
(b)
the registration plate number of the RUC vehicle to which the application relates:
(c)
the distance amount to be covered by the licence.
(2)
If the application relates to a type H vehicle, the information specified in subclause (1)(b) must be supplied in respect of the towing vehicle.
8 Application for additional licence
An application for an additional licence for a RUC vehicle must contain the following information:
(a)
the name of the applicant:
(b)
the registration plate number of each RUC vehicle to which the application relates (including the towing vehicle and any trailers, if applicable):
(c)
the permit number specified on the permit relating to the distance to be covered by the additional licence:
(d)
the additional weight to be covered by the additional licence:
(e)
the distance amount to be covered by the licence:
(f)
the minimum reading to apply to the licence.
9 Information that must be included on distance licence (except for type H vehicle)
The following information must be included on a distance licence (except a distance licence for a type H vehicle):
(a)
the words “Distance licence”
:
(b)
a unique licence number:
(c)
the date on which the licence was issued:
(d)
an identifier relating to the place, Internet site, or electronic system provider at or from which the licence was issued.
(e)
[Revoked]Regulation 9(e): revoked, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 7 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
10 Information that must be included on distance licence for type H vehicle
The following information must be included on a distance licence for a type H vehicle :
(a)
the words “H dist licence”
:
(b)
a unique licence number:
(c)
the date on which the licence was issued:
(d)
an identifier relating to the place, Internet site, or electronic system provider at or from which the licence was issued:
(e)
the registration plate number of the RUC vehicle to which the licence relates:
(f)
the maximum permitted weight specified on the permit for the RUC vehicle or combination vehicle:
(g)
the prefix relating to the make of, and the serial number for, the distance recorder fitted to the RUC vehicle to which the licence relates.
11 Information that must be included on additional licence
The following information must be included on an additional licence:
(a)
the words “Additional licence”
:
(b)
the additional licence class:
(c)
the minimum reading for the licence:
(d)
the maximum reading for the licence:
(e)
a unique licence number:
(f)
the date on which the licence was issued:
(g)
an identifier relating to the place, Internet site, or electronic system provider at or from which the licence was issued:
(h)
the registration plate number of the RUC vehicle or towing vehicle:
(i)
the additional weight covered by the additional licence:
(j)
the prefix relating to the make of, and the serial number for, the distance recorder fitted to the RUC vehicle to which the licence relates.
RUC licence display or carriage requirements
Heading: amended, on 19 January 2015, by regulation 4 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2014 (LI 2014/376).
12 Display requirements for distance licence in printed format
(1)
This regulation applies to a distance licence for a RUC vehicle in printed format.
(2)
The distance licence must be displayed on the RUC vehicle—
(a)
so that all details of the licence are, or as the case requires, can be made, easily visible from outside the RUC vehicle; and
(b)
in accordance with the relevant requirements of subclauses (3) to (6).
(3)
If the vehicle is a light RUC vehicle fitted with a windscreen, the distance licence must be displayed in an upright position on the inside of the windscreen facing outwards on the opposite side to the steering wheel.
(4)
If the vehicle is a heavy RUC vehicle fitted with a windscreen but without a mesh windscreen protector, the licence must be displayed in an upright position—
(a)
on the inside of the windscreen facing outwards on the opposite side to the steering wheel; or
(b)
on the glazing of the front passenger door if it is impracticable to comply with paragraph (a) because it would substantially reduce visibility from outside the RUC vehicle.
(5)
If the vehicle is a heavy RUC vehicle fitted with a windscreen and a mesh windscreen protector, the licence must be displayed in an upright position—
(a)
on the glazing of the front passenger door; or
(b)
on the inside of the windscreen facing outwards on the opposite side to the steering wheel if it is impracticable to comply with paragraph (a) and the licence can be made easily visible immediately on request.
(6)
If the RUC vehicle does not have a windscreen, the distance licence must be displayed in an upright position—
(a)
as close as possible to the front left-hand side of the vehicle; or
(b)
on the towing vehicle, next to the RUC licence for the towing vehicle.
13 Display requirements for distance licence displayed electronically
(1)
This regulation applies to a distance licence for a RUC vehicle that is displayed electronically.
(2)
The distance licence must be displayed on the RUC vehicle—
(a)
so that all details of the licence are, or as the case requires, can be made, easily visible from outside the RUC vehicle; and
(b)
in accordance with the relevant requirements of subclause (3) or (4).
(3)
If the vehicle is a light RUC vehicle fitted with a windscreen, the licence must be displayed in an upright position on the inside of the windscreen facing outwards on the opposite side to the steering wheel.
(4)
If the vehicle is a heavy RUC vehicle fitted with a windscreen, the licence must be displayed in an upright position—
(a)
on the inside of the windscreen facing outwards on the opposite side to the steering wheel; or
(b)
on the glazing of the front passenger door if it is impracticable to comply with paragraph (a) because it would substantially reduce visibility from outside the RUC vehicle.
14 Display requirements for additional licence in printed format
(1)
This regulation applies to an additional licence for a heavy RUC vehicle in printed format.
(2)
The additional licence must be displayed on the heavy RUC vehicle—
(a)
so that all details of the licence are, or as the case requires, can be made, easily visible from outside the RUC vehicle; and
(b)
in accordance with the relevant requirements of subclause (3) or (4).
(3)
If the vehicle is a single heavy RUC vehicle, the licence must be displayed in an upright position next to the distance licence for the vehicle.
(4)
If the vehicle is a combination vehicle, the licence must be displayed in an upright position next to the distance licence for the towing vehicle.
15 Display requirements for additional licence displayed electronically
(1)
This regulation applies to an additional licence for a heavy RUC vehicle that is displayed electronically.
(2)
The additional licence must be displayed on the heavy RUC vehicle—
(a)
so that all details of the licence are, or as the case requires, can be made, easily visible from outside the RUC vehicle; and
(b)
in accordance with the relevant requirements of subclause (3) or (4).
(3)
If the vehicle is a single heavy RUC vehicle, the licence must be displayed in an upright position alongside or on the same display screen as the distance licence for the vehicle.
(4)
If the vehicle is a combination vehicle, the licence must be displayed in an upright position alongside or on the same display screen as the distance licence for the towing vehicle.
15A When licence may be carried but not displayed
(1)
This regulation applies in relation to a distance licence or an additional licence for a heavy RUC vehicle.
(2)
The licence is not required to be displayed in accordance with regulations 12 to 15 if the licence, in printed or electronic format, is—
(a)
carried in the vehicle; and
(b)
able to be produced in accordance with section 21 of the Act.
Regulation 15A: inserted, on 19 January 2015, by regulation 5 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2014 (LI 2014/376).
Distance recorders
16 Requirements for electronic distance recorders
(1)
An electronic distance recorder must—
(a)
use internal and external sensors to accurately—
(i)
measure the amount of distance travelled by the RUC vehicle; and
(ii)
record the location of the distance travelled by the RUC vehicle:
(b)
have 1 or more display panels that show the distance licence for the vehicle and the amount of distance travelled by the RUC vehicle:
(c)
be capable of electronically transferring to the server of the electronic system provider information relating to—
(i)
the amount of distance travelled by the RUC vehicle; and
(ii)
the location of the distance travelled by the RUC vehicle.
(2)
An electronic distance recorder fitted to a RUC vehicle must be fitted by a representative of the electronic system provider that provides the electronic distance recorder for the vehicle.
(3)
An electronic distance recorder may be repaired only by a representative of the electronic system provider that provides the electronic distance recorder for the vehicle.
17 Requirements for fitting hubodometers
(1)
A hubodometer fitted to a RUC vehicle must be fitted in accordance with the relevant requirements of subclauses (2) to (6) and in a manner that ensures that—
(a)
its brand, serial number, and distance reading are readable from outside the vehicle; and
(b)
its axis of rotation is central and parallel to the axis of rotation of the axle or wheel to which the hubodometer is fitted; and
(c)
it is not readily detachable from the axle or wheel to which it is fitted without the use of any tool.
(2)
A hubodometer must be fitted to the RUC vehicle by a rigid bracket affixed to a non-lifting axle or non-lifting wheel on the left-hand side of the vehicle.
(3)
If the RUC collector is satisfied that it is impracticable to comply with subclause (2), the hubodometer must be fitted to the RUC vehicle by a rigid bracket affixed to a non-lifting axle or non-lifting wheel on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
(4)
If the RUC collector is satisfied that it is impracticable to comply with subclause (2) or (3), the hubodometer must be fitted to the vehicle by a rigid bracket affixed to a lifting axle or lifting wheel on the left-hand side of the vehicle.
(5)
If the RUC collector is satisfied that it is impracticable to comply with subclause (2), (3), or (4), the hubodometer must be fitted to the vehicle by a rigid bracket affixed to a lifting axle or lifting wheel on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
(6)
For the purposes of subclauses (2) to (5), an adjustable bracket may be used to affix the hubodometer to the axle or wheel of the RUC vehicle but the bracket must be welded, riveted, or otherwise modified to ensure that once secured it is rigid and not adjustable.
Schedule 1 Transitional, savings, and related provisions
Schedule 1: inserted, on 1 April 2024, by section 12 of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
Part 1 Provisions relating to Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024
Schedule 1 Part 1: inserted, on 1 April 2024, by section 12 of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
1 Application for distance licence for light electric RUC vehicle
(1)
This clause applies to an application for a distance licence made on or after 1 April 2024 in relation to a light electric RUC vehicle—
(a)
registered under Part 17 of the Land Transport Act 1998 on or before 31 March 2024; and
(b)
for which a distance licence has not previously been issued.
(2)
The application must, in addition to containing the information required by regulation 7, specify the distance travelled by the vehicle as recorded by the vehicle’s distance recorder on the date of the application.
Schedule 1 clause 1: inserted, on 1 April 2024, by section 12 of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
Schedule 2 RUC vehicle types and RUC weight bands
Schedule 2 schedule number: replaced, on 1 April 2024, by section 13(1) of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
Part 1 RUC vehicle types and RUC weight bands (except type H vehicles and overweight specialist RUC vehicles)
Part 1 heading: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 6(1) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
| RUC vehicle type number | RUC weight band | Description of RUC vehicle | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powered vehicles | ||||
| 1 |
RUC weight of not more than 3 500 kg RUC weight of more than 3 500 kg but not more than 6 000 kg RUC weight of more than 6 000 kg but not more than 9 000 kg RUC weight of more than 9 000 kg |
Powered vehicle with 2 axles (except type 12, 2, or 299 RUC vehicles) | ||
| 12 | RUC weight of not more than 3 500 kg | Powered plug-in hybrid electric RUC vehicle with 2 axles | ||
| 2 |
RUC weight of not more than 6 000 kg RUC weight of more than 6 000 kg but not more than 9 000 kg RUC weight of more than 9 000 kg but not more than 12 000 kg RUC weight of more than 12 000 kg |
Powered vehicle with 1 single-tyred spaced axle and 1 twin-tyred spaced axle | ||
| 311 |
RUC weight of not more than 18 000 kg RUC weight of more than 18 000 kg |
Powered passenger service vehicle with 3 axles | ||
| 6 |
RUC weight of not more than 12 000 kg RUC weight of more than 12 000 kg but not more than 18 000 kg RUC weight of more than 18 000 kg |
Powered vehicle with 3 axles (except type 308, 309, 311, 399, or 413 RUC vehicles) | ||
| 413 | RUC weight of more than 18 000 kg | Motor caravan with 3 axles | ||
| 414 | Any RUC weight | Motor caravan with 4 axles | ||
| 14 | Any RUC weight | Powered vehicle with 4 axles (except type 408, 414, or 499 RUC vehicles) | ||
| 19 | Any RUC weight | Powered vehicle with 5 or more axles (except type 599 RUC vehicles) | ||
| Towing vehicle part of 8 or 9 axle combination | ||||
| 308 | Any RUC weight | Towing vehicle with 3 axles that is part of a combination vehicle with a total of at least 8 axles | ||
| 408 | Any RUC weight | Towing vehicle with 4 axles that is part of a combination vehicle with a total of at least 8 axles | ||
| 309 | Any RUC weight | Towing vehicle with 3 axles that is part of a combination vehicle with a total of at least 9 axles | ||
| All-terrain cranes | ||||
| 299 | Any RUC weight | Self-powered all-terrain crane with 2 axles | ||
| 399 | Any RUC weight | Self-powered all-terrain crane with 3 axles | ||
| 499 | Any RUC weight | Self-powered all-terrain crane with 4 axles | ||
| 599 | Any RUC weight | Self-powered all-terrain crane with 5 axles | ||
| 699 | Any RUC weight | Self-powered all-terrain crane with 6 axles | ||
| 799 | Any RUC weight | Self-powered all-terrain crane with 7 axles | ||
| Vintage powered vehicles | ||||
| 402 | RUC weight of more than 12 tonnes | Vintage powered vehicle with 2 axles | ||
| 403 | Any RUC weight | Vintage powered vehicle with 3 axles | ||
| 404 | Any RUC weight | Vintage powered vehicle with at least 4 axles | ||
| Unpowered vehicles | ||||
| 24 | Any RUC weight | Unpowered vehicle with 1 axle | ||
| 29 |
RUC weight of not more than 10 000 kg RUC weight of more than 10 000 kg |
Unpowered vehicle with 2 twin-tyred, or single large-tyred, close axles (except type 929 RUC vehicles) | ||
| 30 |
RUC weight of not more than 10 000 kg RUC weight of more than 10 000 kg |
Unpowered vehicle with 2 twin-tyred spaced axles | ||
| 28 |
RUC weight of not more than 10 000 kg RUC weight of more than 10 000 kg |
Unpowered vehicle with 2 axles (except type 29, 30, or 929 RUC vehicles) | ||
| 33 | Any RUC weight | Unpowered vehicle with 3 twin-tyred, or single large-tyred, close axles (except type 939 RUC vehicles) | ||
| 37 |
RUC weight of not more than 10 000 kg RUC weight of more than 10 000 kg |
Unpowered vehicle with 3 axles (except type 33 or 939 RUC vehicles) | ||
| 43 | Any RUC weight | Unpowered vehicle with 4 axles | ||
| 951 | Any RUC weight | Unpowered vehicle with 5 or more axles | ||
| Leading trailers | ||||
| 929 | Any RUC weight | Leading trailer with 2 twin-tyred, or single large-tyred, close axles | ||
| 939 | Any RUC weight | Leading trailer with 3 twin-tyred, or single large-tyred, close axles | ||
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 April 2024, by section 13(2) of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 April 2024, by section 13(3) of the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2014, by regulation 5(1) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2014 (LI 2014/145).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2014, by regulation 5(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2014 (LI 2014/145).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2014, by regulation 5(3) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2014 (LI 2014/145).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(a) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(b) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(c) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(d) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(e) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(f) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(g) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(h) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(i) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(j) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 1: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(1)(k) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Part 2 RUC vehicle types and RUC weight bands for type H vehicles
| Type H vehicle type number | Description of type H vehicle | |
|---|---|---|
| H01 | Overweight powered passenger service vehicle with 3 axles, with a permit weight of up to 25 tonnes | |
| Towing vehicles part of 6 axle combinations | ||
| H61 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 42 000 kg | |
| H62 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 42,000 kg but not more than 44,000 kg | |
| Towing vehicles part of 7 axle combinations | ||
| H71 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 48 000 kg | |
| H73 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 48,000 kg but not more than 50,000 kg | |
| H74 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 50,000 kg but not more than 53,000 kg | |
| H77 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 44 000 kg but not more than 48 000 kg | |
| Towing vehicles part of 8 axle combinations | ||
| H81 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 48 000 kg | |
| H82 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 48 000 kg but not more than 53 000 kg | |
| H83 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 53 000 kg but not more than 58 000 kg | |
| H84 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 939 RUC vehicle and a type 29 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 48 000 kg | |
| H85 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 939 RUC vehicle and a type 29 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 48 000 kg but not more than 53 000 kg | |
| H75 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 48 000 kg | |
| H76 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 48 000 kg but not more than 53 000 kg | |
| H80 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 53,000 kg but not more than 55,000 kg | |
| Towing vehicles part of 9 axle combinations | ||
| H91 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 19 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle and with a permit weight of not more than 50 000 kg | |
| H92 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 19 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 50 000 kg but not more than 54 000 kg | |
| H93 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 19 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 54 000 kg but not more than 58 000 kg | |
| H94 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 50 000 kg | |
| H95 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 50 000 kg but not more than 54 000 kg | |
| H96 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 54 000 kg but not more than 58 000 kg | |
| H63 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 58,000 kg but not more than 62,000 kg | |
| H97 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 33 RUC vehicle and a type 939 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 50 000 kg | |
| H98 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 33 RUC vehicle and a type 939 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 50 000 kg but not more than 54 000 kg | |
| H99 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 33 RUC vehicle and a type 939 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 54 000 kg but not more than 58 000 kg | |
| H72 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 929 RUC vehicle and a type 29 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 48,000 kg | |
| H78 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 929 RUC vehicle and a type 29 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 48,000 kg but not more than 50,000 kg | |
| H79 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 929 RUC vehicle and a type 29 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 50,000 kg but not more than 52,000 kg | |
| H30 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 929 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 50 000 kg | |
| H31 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 929 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 50 000 kg but not more than 54 000 kg | |
| H32 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 929 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 54 000 kg but not more than 58 000 kg | |
| H33 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 939 RUC vehicle and a type 29 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 50 000 kg | |
| H34 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 939 RUC vehicle and a type 29 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 50 000 kg but not more than 54 000 kg | |
| H35 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 939 RUC vehicle and a type 29 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 54 000 kg but not more than 58 000 kg | |
| Towing vehicles part of 10 axle combinations | ||
| H11 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 939 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 55 000 kg | |
| H12 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 939 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 55 000 kg but not more than 60 000 kg | |
| H13 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 939 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 60,000 kg but not more than 63,000 kg | |
| H14 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 55 000 kg | |
| H15 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 6 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 55 000 kg but not more than 60 000 kg | |
| H36 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 19 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 55 000 kg | |
| H37 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 19 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 55 000 kg but not more than 60 000 kg | |
| H38 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 19 RUC vehicle towing a type 951 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 60 000 kg but not more than 63 000 kg | |
| Towing vehicles part of 11 axle combinations | ||
| H17 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 55 000 kg | |
| H18 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 55 000 kg but not more than 60 000 kg | |
| H19 | Towing vehicle that is part of an overweight combination vehicle consisting of a type 14 RUC vehicle towing a type 43 RUC vehicle and a type 33 RUC vehicle with a permit weight of more than 60 000 kg but not more than 63 000 kg | |
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 10 December 2021, by regulation 4 of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2021 (LI 2021/305).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 6(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 6(3) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 6(4) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 6(5) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 6(6) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 6(7) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2015, by regulation 4(1) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2015 (LI 2015/86).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2015, by regulation 4(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2015 (LI 2015/86).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2015, by regulation 4(3) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2015 (LI 2015/86).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2014, by regulation 5(4) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2014 (LI 2014/145).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2014, by regulation 5(5) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2014 (LI 2014/145).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(2) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(3) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(4) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(5) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(a) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(b)(i) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(b)(ii) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(c) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(d) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(e)(i) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(e)(ii) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(f) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(g) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(h)(i) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(h)(ii) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(6)(i) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(7) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(8) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(9) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(10) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Schedule 2 Part 2: amended, on 1 July 2013, by regulation 8(11) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133).
Part 3 RUC vehicle types and RUC weight bands for overweight specialist RUC vehicles
Schedule 2 Part 3: inserted, on 1 July 2020, by regulation 6(8) of the Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74).
| RUC vehicle type number | Description of overweight specialist RUC vehicle | |
|---|---|---|
| 660 | Overweight 2-axle specialist vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 16,000 kg | |
| 661 | Overweight 2-axle specialist vehicle with a permit weight of more than 16,000 kg but not more than 18,000 kg | |
| 666 | Overweight 2-axle specialist vehicle with a permit weight of more than 18,000 kg but not more than 20,000 kg | |
| 662 | Overweight 3-axle specialist vehicle (other than a passenger service vehicle) with a permit weight not more than 23,000 kg | |
| 663 | Overweight 3-axle specialist vehicle (other than a passenger service vehicle) with a permit weight of more than 23,000 kg but not more than 25,000 kg | |
| 664 | Overweight 4-axle specialist vehicle with a permit weight of not more than 27,000 kg | |
| 665 | Overweight 4-axle specialist vehicle with a permit weight of more than 27,000 kg but not more than 29,000 kg |
Michael Webster,
for Clerk of the Executive Council.
Date of notification in Gazette: 14 June 2012.
Notes
1 General
This is a consolidation of the Road User Charges Regulations 2012 that incorporates the amendments made to the legislation so that it shows the law as at its stated date.
2 Legal status
A consolidation is taken to correctly state, as at its stated date, the law enacted or made by the legislation consolidated and by the amendments. This presumption applies unless the contrary is shown.
Section 78 of the Legislation Act 2019 provides that this consolidation, published as an electronic version, is an official version. A printed version of legislation that is produced directly from this official electronic version is also an official version.
3 Editorial and format changes
The Parliamentary Counsel Office makes editorial and format changes to consolidations using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019. See also PCO editorial conventions for consolidations.
4 Amendments incorporated in this consolidation
Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 12): Part 2 subpart 1
Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2021 (LI 2021/305)
Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/74)
Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2015 (LI 2015/86)
Road User Charges Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2014 (LI 2014/376)
Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2014 (LI 2014/145)
Road User Charges Amendment Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/133)