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RVS guides and resources

ROVER video: Release 8B demonstration

In this video, we show you what’s changing in the April 2023 system release.

ROVER video: Release 8A demonstration

ROVER Release 8A focuses on improved reporting capability and performance improvements for applications, especially those with large amounts of data.

Quality management system checklist for component type approvals

This checklist can be used to indicate that a quality management system (QMS) conformity of production is in place. It should be used at your discretion and is not part of the application.

ROVER guide: How to revoke an RVS approval

This guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to submit a request to revoke an approval granted under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation in ROVER.

What's new? What's different? ROVER Release 8B

This What's new? What's different? guide is a visual overview of functionality and design changes in ROVER Release 8B.

Guidance note—Adding a vehicle manufactured and/or imported under the MVSA to the Register of Approved Vehicles

This guidance note explains the requirements when seeking approval to enter road vehicles manufactured and/or imported under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).

RVS video: Low ATM trailers webinar 2023

Watch this video to learn about the requirements relating to low ATM trailer approvals (trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of 4.5 tonnes or less) under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA).

Guide to withdrawing, amending and resubmitting an application

This guide describes how an applicant who has submitted and paid for an application in ROVER can voluntarily withdraw their application, delete or amend and resubmit it. It also explains what happens with an application if it is withdrawn.

Model Report requirements video

Anyone with the appropriate skills can produce a Model Report – which sets out requirements for the modification, manufacture and verification of certain road vehicles under the Road Vehicle Standards (or RVS) laws.

Component type approvals - demonstrating control and conformity of production video

Under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) laws, vehicle component manufacturers can apply for a component type approval. While it is not compulsory to seek an RVS approval, there are a number of benefits if you do.