RVS guides and resources

Guide to the Register of Approved Vehicles

This guide explains what the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) is and how it fits within the context of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018.

List of motive power options and definitions

This document contains a list of motive power options on the Register of Approved Vehicles and their definitions.

Example of an XML file

This is an example of an XML file that includes fictional information and it is being provided for illustration purposes only. 

RAV submission template

Use either of these templates (in CSV format) when you submit road vehicles for entry on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).

Guide to SPVs—Concessional RAV entry approvals

This guide describes the graduated pathway special purpose vehicles (SPVs) must follow to be granted a concessional RAV entry approval. It also outlines the ADRs they must comply with at each stage of the pathway.

Guide to vehicle type approvals

Under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation, there are 2 approval pathways that allow vehicles to be entered on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).

Guide to vehicle type approvals for low ATM trailers (4.5 tonnes or less)

This guide explains how trailer manufacturers or importers providing more than 4 trailers in a 12-month period can apply for a vehicle type approval for a low aggregate trailer mass (ATM) trailer (4.5 tonnes or less).

ROVER guide: Create a RAV submitter ID

This guide provides the steps on how to create a RAV submitter ID, which will enable you to submit a vehicle on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) via the email submission method.

ROVER guide: Create an account and profile

ROVER is the department’s online portal for applications and approvals under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation. This guide shows you what you need to do before you can begin using ROVER.

Guide to concessional RAV entry approvals

Under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation, there are 2 approval pathways that allow vehicles to be entered on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).