Using data collected from weigh-in-motion (or in-road) scales, we’ll soon be able to identify RUC non-compliance 24/7.
From the middle of 2024, we’ll be invoicing for unpaid RUC using that data.
The weigh-in-motion scales work in tandem with roadside cameras, which capture vehicles’ number plates.
This technology takes us a long way towards levelling the field for the heavy vehicle industry.
The data we collect will enable us to better target non-compliant operators – those whose trucks are persistently overloaded.
We’re focused on recovering underpaid RUC, but will follow-up and take action when we see repeated overloading.
The weigh-in-motion scales will be placed at each of the 12 Commercial Vehicle Safety Centres that will make up the Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme.
So far 2 safety centres have been built, at Paengaroa in Bay of Plenty and Glasnevin in north Canterbury. A 3rd, at Rakaia in south Canterbury, will open in 2024.
When completed, the 12 sites will monitor 10 million truck trips and cover 46% of heavy vehicle kilometres travelled each year in New Zealand.
We anticipate that when all 12 safety centres are operating, we’ll increase the RUC revenue we collect by about $10 million a year: money that goes into the Land Transport Fund to build and maintain roads and roading infrastructure.
We're installing 2 weigh-in-motion scales in the road at each safety centre to make sure our data is accurate.
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