New Warrant of Fitness rules and increased fines begin Sunday

Friday 30 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 1:33pm

From 1 November, many vehicles will have extended Warrant of Fitness periods. New cars will not require a WoF until they are four years old, while vehicles aged four to 14 years will move to biennial inspections. However, motorists face higher penalties for driving unsafe or expired vehicles.

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1. The Post via RNZFri 30 Oct, 7:53am

   Explainer: Why your car's Warrant of Fitness may cost less starting November 1 (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesFri 30 Oct, 9:29am

   In Brief: New Warrant of fitness rules bring longer gaps and bigger fines (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 Oct, 1:33pm

   Why your car's Warrant of Fitness may cost less starting November 1 (opens in new tab)