October 5, 2014
Hi Kirsty,
October 10th, 2014
Hello James
The damage specified in table 5-1-2 applies only to damage outside the Critical Vision Area (see points 6-8 in the “Reason for Rejection” tab at https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/motorcycles/vision/glazing).
Damage inside the CVA is only allowed to be scratching, surface pitting and small stone marks that don’t affect the driver’s vision – this would limit it to very, very small chips only (in the order of a couple of mm across). The damage specified in table 5-1-2 would certainly affect the driver’s vision if located within the CVA.
I trust this clarifies your question.
Regards,
Kirsty
October 21, 2014
Hi Kirsty,
Thank you for clarifying that the images in table 5-1-2 only apply to damage outside the CVA.
Since some damage is allowable inside the CVA (scratching, surface pitting and small stone marks that don’t affect the driver’s vision), can I assume there is some discretion involved when a WOF inspector looks at a windscreen? Or is there some similar table you can point me to, that is used as a guide when assessing chips within the CVA?
I am asking because the chip in question on my vehicle’s windscreen is not affecting either of the two driver’s vision. In fact it is only noticed when brought up in conversation – like that old mind trick of “don’t think of an elephant” 🙂
There is the issue of a $400 window replacement and throwing away an otherwise perfectly good windscreen. So I would like to get to the bottom of this and appreciate your continued help in clarifying this matter.
Kind regards,
James
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