RVS guides and resources

Vehicle Standards Bulletin 1 (Revision 6)—Trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of 4.5 tonnes or less

Trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of 4.5 tonnes or less (low ATM trailers) are expected to comply with the applicable Australian Design Rules (ADRs).

The Regulatory Report—Issue 4

This report provides statistics on Road Vehicle Standards regulatory activities conducted by the department between April and June 2025.

Written agreement for payment of RAV charge after vehicle entered on RAV

A vehicle type approval holder may request to enter into an agreement with the department to pay RAV entry charges after vehicles have been entered on the RAV. A separate agreement is required for each RAV organisation.

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.

RAV submission template

Use this template (in CSV format) when you submit road vehicles for entry on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).

Reapplying for an expiring or expired approval

This guide explains the application process for an approval that is expiring soon or has already expired, including how to retain an approval number and paying the commencement levy (if appropriate).

Guide to vehicle type approvals

Under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation, there are 2 approval pathways that allow vehicles to be entered on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).

ROVER video: NVES fields and the RAV

ROVER Release 9.3 was deployed in May 2025, enabling you to submit New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) data in your Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) entry submissions.

Guide to testing facilities

This guide explains how you can apply to become a testing facility approval holder. It tells you why applicants for component or vehicle type approvals and Model Report approvals need to get test reports from an approved testing facility.

Guide to concessional RAV entry approvals

Under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation, there are 2 approval pathways that allow vehicles to be entered on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV).