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Quality management system checklist for vehicle type approvals

This checklist can be used to indicate that a quality management system (QMS) conformity of production is in place. It should be used at your discretion and is not part of the application.

Guide to varying an opted-in approval for the first time

This guide explains what to do to when varying an opted-in vehicle type approval for the first time in ROVER. It includes a step-by-step table of what you must provide in ROVER to complete a variation application.

Guide to operating as an approved authorised vehicle verifier

This guide explains the processes an authorised vehicle verifier (AVV) must follow when conducting a road vehicle verification. It tells you what an AVV's role is and their obligations under the Road Vehicle Standards legislation. The guide covers: