RVS guides and resources

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.

Questions answered during RVSA Industry Webinar #42, Thursday 30 April 2026

Concessional RAV entry approval holder’s guide to voluntary vehicle recalls

This guide explains when approval holders may need to take voluntary recall action, how to notify the department through ROVER, and the steps suppliers should take to identify, contact and support affected vehicle owners.

Road vehicle regulatory approach

The road vehicle regulatory approach describes how we support and enable regulated entities to comply with their obligations under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018, the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 and the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024.

ROVER guide: Correcting information on the RAV

This guide provides step by step instructions on how to complete a form in ROVER, requesting information to be corrected on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).  

Guidance note – Correcting information on the Register of Approved Vehicles

This guidance note explains the process of correcting entries on the Register of Approved Vehicles and the steps taken once the department determines that an entry needs to be corrected.

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.

ROVER template: Bulk RAV corrections

Use this template (in CSV format) to notify the department about multiple Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) entries containing errors.

Questions answered during RVSA Industry Webinar #41, Thursday 26 Feburary 2026

Guidance note – Data requirements for ADR 81/03 – Energy Consumption Labelling for Light Vehicles

This guide explains what information should be included on energy consumption labels, the Register of Approved Vehicles and the Green Vehicle Guide for vehicles that comply with ADR 81/03.