RVS guides and resources

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.

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 It also explains what happens with an application if it is withdrawn.

ROVER video: How to demonstrate compliance with a relevant UN approval

You can use a UN approval to demonstrate compliance for certain national road vehicle standards (the Australian Design Rules) when applying for a vehicle type approval, component type approval or Model Report.

ROVER video: How to add design and manufacturing facilities for a type approval

In this video we show you how to add design and manufacturing facilities to an application for a vehicle type approval in ROVER, our online application portal.

ROVER video: How to add design and manufacturing control information for a type approval

In this video you’ll learn how to add design and manufacturing facility information for a vehicle type approval application in ROVER.

ROVER video: How to add extent of compliance information for a type approval

In this video we show you how to add extent of compliance information for a vehicle type approval application in ROVER. We also show how to add additional applicable ADRs that you need to demonstrate compliance for.

ROVER video: How to demonstrate compliance for ADR 29/00 – Side Door Strength

ROVER includes generic compliance information forms for many Australian Design Rules (ADRs), including ADR 29/00 - Side Door Strength.