RVS guides and resources

Guide to vehicle type approvals—Appendix 4—ECE Regulations that have been applied

Appendix 4 has 2 tables showing the list of the UN regulations that have been applied under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Agreement concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheele

Guide to vehicle type approvals—Appendix 3—Expectations for the conditions applied to a vehicle type approval

Appendix 3 has a table listing the conditions and specified conditions included in the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 and gives a short description of the condition details for each condition.

Checklist for a vehicle type approval application

Using this checklist will assist you to make sure you have all the information you need to include in a vehicle type approval application.

Guide to vehicle type approvals—Appendix 2—Details expected in a quality management system

Appendix 2 names the sections you are expected to include in a quality management system (QMS) and outlines the details you need to include in each section.

ROVER guide: How to add your road vehicle to the RAV once specified conditions have been met

This guide explains step-by-step how to notify us that you have satisfied the specific conditions of an approval and the vehicle is ready for entry on the Register of Approved Vehicles.

RVS video: Low ATM Trailers Webinar 2021

Watch this webinar on the legislative requirements relating to low ATM trailers, including transitional arrangements. You’ll learn about the two approval pathways — concessional RAV entry and vehicle type approvals — and eligibility requirements.

Model Reports Webinar 2021

Watch this webinar on the legislative requirements relating to Model Reports, including eligibility criteria and conditions of approval.

RVS video: Low ATM trailers webinar 2023 #2

Watch this webinar on the Road Vehicle Standards legislative requirements for low ATM trailers, including transitional arrangements. You’ll learn about the two approval pathways - concessional RAV entry and vehicle type approvals – eligibility requirements, and the department’s expectations.

RVS legislation fees, charges and payments

This document provides a table of fees and charges applicable to all Road Vehicle Standards legislation application types.

Tips and quick reference guide for low ATM trailers

This quick reference guide contains collated information, tips and references about low ATM trailers under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) laws.