RVS guides and resources

Authorised Vehicle Verifier—verification report

Authorised vehicle verifier (AVV) approval-holders can add their business logo/letterhead or alter the design of this template and use it as their AVV verification report.

Vehicles assessed under SEV interim arrangements as eligible for discretionary approvals

This list indicates vehicle variant/s assessed under SEV interim arrangements as eligible for discretionary approvals. However, it does not constitute automatic approval for importation, or infer ADR compliance.

Registered automotive workshop declaration template

The Registered automotive workshop (RAW) declaration template is an approved form under the Road Vehicle Standards Rules, 2019 and should be completed by the holder of the RAW approval and presented to the holder of an authorised vehicle verifier approval before the vehicle verification commences

ROVER template: Multiple component type approvals as evidence

If you are using multiple different approved components for one ADR, you can use this template to upload additional information as a .pdf or .jpg document with the list of components that may be used. The template can be completed, or used as a guide to the information we expect in the upload.

ROVER template: VINs under recall

Use this template if all affected vehicles have a standard 17 character VIN. Once you have added the VINs of vehicles under recall into this template, select the 'Save as CSV' button, then upload the .csv file to ROVER.

ROVER template: Unique identification numbers under recall

Use this template for components or vehicles that do not have a 17 character VIN. Once you have added the unique identifying numbers under recall into this template, select the 'Save as CSV' button, then upload the .csv file to ROVER.

ROVER template: ADR 38/05 calculations

In addition to the information entered on the compliance information (CI) form for Australian Design Rule (ADR) 38/05 – Trailer Brake Systems, a braking calculation report needs to be attached to an application for an RVSA approval.

ROVER template: Recall progress reporting

Use this template to upload progress reporting for multiple recalls. Once you have added the required information into this template, select the 'Save as CSV' button, then upload the .csv file to ROVER.

Vehicle type approval import approval confirmation letter

This letter confirms that a vehicle type approval holder, or a person authorised by the approval holder, is permitted to import the road vehicle that the approval applies to. Latest version

Position Paper — Component type approval — test reports not completed by an RVS approved testing facility

This Position Paper was first published in June 2020 and addresses stakeholder concerns raised during consultations in early 2020 about how aspects of the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation will work in practice.