Proposed Changes - Implementing these changes aims to remove unnecessary requirements and improve system efficiency. The primary challenge lies in securing political will and overcoming government inertia and public disinterest.

Implementing these changes aims to remove unnecessary requirements and improve system efficiency. The primary challenge lies in securing political will and overcoming government inertia and public disinterest.

Transparency of Fees

Implement clear disclosure of all fees associated with RUC transactions.

Reasonable Fees

Advocate for fair and reasonable transaction fees.

One Transaction Fee per Transaction

Simplify the fee structure to eliminate multiple charges per transaction.

Elimination of paper license disk

Transition to digital records to reduce administrative burdens and costs.

Remove Requirement for Distance Recorders on Vehicles with Digital Odometers

Replace unreliable distance recorders with digital odometer readings.

Allow Programmable Hub-Odometers, Programmed by the Installer

Introduce programmable Hub-Odometers for accurate distance recording on trailers

Move Enforcement to WOF and COF Inspections

Integrate RUC compliance checks with Warrant of Fitness (WOF) and Certificate of Fitness (COF) inspections.

Allow for Automated Repeat Buying:

Enable automated purchasing of RUC units for convenience and efficiency.

Elimination of RUC License Concept

There should be no need for a licence. RUC units are purchased online and is linked to the vehicle’s registration on the NZTA Database of which law enforcement has access to.