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Spider_D
By Spider_D | AA Member | 2 Posts | 22 November 2016 at 7:53pm

My family has 2 cars. Back in autumn, one car developed some serious engine issues, and so I left that in my garage to deal with at a later date. Recently I ordered the parts I needed, and have started repairs. When I looked at the windscreen, I saw the WoF expired a few months back. The car hasn't been on the road without a valid WoF. It's only been sitting at my house. Once all my repairs are completed, and I take it to get a new WoF, will I get fined even though it's been in storage all this time?

Anon
By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 23 November 2016 at 8:35am

Hi there,
The Land Transport Regulations state that operating an unlicensed vehicle is illegal, except if used for the purpose of driving from point A-B strictly for the purpose of obtaining repairs, WoF, or vehicle license. http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2011/0079/latest/DLM2938433.html

Spider_D
By Spider_D | AA Member | 2 Posts | 23 November 2016 at 10:02am

So, because the car was and is still unused, and will only be driven to get a WoF after being repaired, there should be no fine?