National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (NCOP)

The National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (NCOP) has been prepared by members of the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board Working Party in consultation with industry, user groups, government agencies and individuals with an interest in light vehicle construction and modification.

It is important to note that the NCOP is a "live" document and will be updated by the Working Party as required.

Please be aware that the NCOP only represents the technical requirements that must be met - administrative requirements are dealt with separately by each state and territory's administrative guidelines or business rules.

Administrative requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Registration processes
• Fees for processes such as registration, issue of temporary permits, vehicle inspections, applications for approval to modify, applications for exemptions etc,
• Determination of the date of manufacture for Individually Constructed Vehicles
• Processes for submitting applications
• Administration and management of modification schemes
• Administration of signatories.

The Preface and Introduction to the NCOP cover the relationship between the NCOP and jurisdiction's administrative requirements in more detail and should be read by all those who wish to use the NCOP.

Certain jurisdictions will need to make changes to their administrative arrangement in order to fully implement the NCOP. Prospective constructors or modifiers should contact the jurisdiction in which a vehicle is to be registered or modified to determine the most up to date information about the business rules or transitional arrangements that may be in force.

• NCOP1 Preface 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 132 KB]
• NCOP2 Intro 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 340 KB]
• NCOP3 Section LA Engines 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 580 KB]
• NCOP4 Section LB Transmissions 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 319 KB]
• NCOP5 Section LG Brakes 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 131 KB]
• NCOP6 Section LH Body Modifications 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 476 KB]
• NCOP7 Section LK Seating and Occy Protection 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 519 KB]
• NCOP8 Section LL Motorcycles 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 359 KB]
• NCOP9 Section LM Fuel Systems 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 188 KB]
• NCOP10 Section LO ADRS ICVs 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 970 KB]
• NCOP10A LO1-3 ICV checklist 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 264 KB]
• NCOP10B LO1-4 ICV checklist 27 Jan 2006 [PDF: 196 KB]
• NCOP10C LO7 ICV Motorcycle Checklist 27 Jan 2006 [PDF: 362 KB]
• NCOP11 Section LS Suspension and steering 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 867 KB]
• NCOP12 Section LT Test Procedures 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 421 KB]
• NCOP13 Section LV Alternative Power 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 71 KB]
• NCOP14 Guidelines Electric Drive 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 174 KB]
• NCOP15 Trike Guidelines 3 Feb 2006 [PDF: 518 KB]
• NCOP15A LEM Trike checklist 27 Jan 2006 [PDF: 294 KB]
• NCOP15B LEP Trike checklist 27 Jan 2006 [PDF: 349 KB]
• NCOP Cover Page [PDF: 73 KB]

Public Comments Invited on Electric Drive Guidelines

The AMVCB WP is now seeking comments on the Electric Drive Guidelines as part of the review of VSB 14. These Guidelines were still under development when comments on other Sections of VSB 14 were invited earlier this year. The document and email address for submitting comments can be found at the following website www.pharosalex.com.au under the menu heading Electric Drive Guidelines. The comment period will close on 26 September 2009.

Please do not contact the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government about the NCOP. The Department provides the central NCOP website as a service only.