RVS guides and resources

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).

What's new? What's different? ROVER Release 10

This What’s new? What’s different? guide is a visual overview of the key changes you can expect to see in ROVER Release 10, which is being deployed in October 2025.

Guide to specialist and enthusiast vehicles

To meet demand for specialist and enthusiast road vehicles more effectively, the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation has updated eligibility criteria for entry on the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles Register (SEVs Register). This guide includes information on:

Guide to developing a Model Report for SEVs vehicles

This guide explains how to develop a Model Report for a registered automotive workshop (RAW) to use when modifying a vehicle on the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles (SEVs) Register. The guide includes information on what should be included in the 3 main parts of a Model Report:

ROVER guide: Authority to act

The authority to act feature in ROVER gives organisations the control and flexibility to set standard or limited access levels and to assign functions. This guide describes what an authority to act is and how it works.

Guide to reimportation import approvals

A reimportation import approval allows an approval holder to import a vehicle they previously exported from Australia. This guide includes information on how to apply, the eligibility criteria, assessment process and time frame for deciding an application. Latest version

Questions answered during RVSA Industry Webinar #37, Thursday 29 May 2025

Guide to non-RAV entry import approvals—Appendix 1—Testing and market evaluation vehicles

Appendix 1 provides information about non-RAV entry import approvals specific to testing and market evaluation vehicles.

Guide to non-RAV entry import approvals

A vehicle that is not eligible to be entered on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) can be imported for a specific purpose or temporary period. This guide includes information on what these specific purposes are, as well as:

Vehicle Standards Bulletin 1 (Revision 6)—Trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of 4.5 tonnes or less

Trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of 4.5 tonnes or less (low ATM trailers) are expected to comply with the applicable Australian Design Rules (ADRs).