I'm not a truck driver, so can't comment on the MOT (Ministry of Transport) requirements specific to trucks in NZ, but I can say that NZ doesn't have separate States, so exactly the same laws and regulations apply to the whole country. Plus in NZ every vehicle on the road (including trailers) must have a current WOF (Warrant of Fitness), to ensure that all vehicles are up to road worthiness standards. So you wouldn't get away with having light bulbs out here. These WOF's are either 6-monthly or annually, depending on the age of the vehicle.
In the USA, we have DOT (Department of Transportation). And we also are required to get a safety inspection which is annually. Some states have different rules, but there are some federal laws that can't be over written.
I'm not a truck driver, so can't comment on the MOT (Ministry of Transport) requirements specific to trucks in NZ, but I can say that NZ doesn't have separate States, so exactly the same laws and regulations apply to the whole country. Plus in NZ every vehicle on the road (including trailers) must have a current WOF (Warrant of Fitness), to ensure that all vehicles are up to road worthiness standards. So you wouldn't get away with having light bulbs out here. These WOF's are either 6-monthly or annually, depending on the age of the vehicle.
In the USA, we have DOT (Department of Transportation). And we also are required to get a safety inspection which is annually. Some states have different rules, but there are some federal laws that can't be over written.