Vehicle types describe the usage classification that a Vehicle is being operated under e.g. a Truck is described as a Heavy Motor vehicle.
The type of Vehicle is used to in the Work-time calculations that influences the maximum duration of consecutive work-time a driver can work before they must take a 30-minute rest break.
The list of available types is based on those listed in the Work-time & Logbook rules under the Land Transport Act 2007 (& amendments)
The complete list of Vehicle types & max consecutive work duration values is as follows:
7 hrs
Taxi
Small Passenger Service (effective 1 Sept 2018)
5.5 hrs
Large Passenger Service
Heavy Motor
Bus
Mobile Crane
School Bus
Vehicle Recovery Service
Vintage Heavy
Goods Service
Combination
Emergency Service
For additional information regarding visit NZTA's Work-time and logbook requirements page.