RVS guides and resources

ROVER guide: How to withdraw, amend and resubmit or delete an application

This user guide shows you the steps to follow in ROVER to withdraw an application and to amend and resubmit it, or delete it.

ROVER video: Release 9.2 demonstration

Watch this video to see some of the key changes in ROVER Release 9.2, including new search filters for approvals and payments lists, how to download individual compliance information forms and submitted applications as a PDF, as well as how to download datasheets and Road Vehicle Descriptors when

What’s new? What’s different? ROVER Release 9.2

This What's new? What's different? guide is a visual overview of key changes you can expect to see in ROVER Release 9.2 which is expected to go live in November 2024.

ROVER video: Viewing a published RVD

In this video, we show you how to view a published Road Vehicle Descriptor without downloading it, navigate to specific information within it and how to use hyperlinks to see detailed variant and component information.

ROVER guide: How to create a RAV submitter ID

  This guide shows you the steps to follow in ROVER to add a person as an authorised RAV submitter to allow them to enter vehicle details on the RAV on behalf of a vehicle type approval holder.  

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.

How to report a vehicle safety or non-compliance issue online without a ROVER account

A vehicle safety or non-compliance report notifies the department of potential vehicle safety issues or alleged non-compliance with the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation.

ROVER video: Adding vehicles to the RAV

Watch this video demonstrating a new feature in ROVER Release 9.1 that allows users to submit vehicles to the RAV via the ROVER portal. In this video, we show you how you to submit vehicles to the RAV by either uploading a file (CSV or XML) or by completing a form via the RAV page.

What's new? What's different? ROVER Release 9.1

This What's new? What's different? guide is a visual overview of functionality and design changes that you can expect to see in ROVER Release 9.1 which is expected to go live in September 2024.

ROVER template: Bus chassis sub-assembly data sheet

Use this template to create a bus chassis sub-assembly data sheet. Once you have added the required information into this template, select the ‘Save as PDF’ button, then upload the .pdf file to your application for a component type approval in ROVER.