RVS guides and resources

Checklist for a non-RAV entry import approval application

Use this checklist to ensure you have all the information you need to include in a non-RAV entry import approval application.

ROVER guide: How to complete a SEVs Register application

This ROVER guide explains how to apply for a vehicle to be entered on the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles (SEVs) Register.

ROVER guide: How to correct an error on the SEVs Register

This ROVER guide shows you how to request an error to be corrected on the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles (SEVs) Register.  

Guide to applying for a Model Report approval—Appendix 2—Expectations for the conditions applied to an approval

Appendix 2 lists the conditions included in a Model Report approval and gives a short description of what an approval holder is expected to do to comply with each condition.

Model Report template for specialist and enthusiast vehicles

This template sets out a simple format for Model Reports and the minimum content you are expected to include. It may assist you when developing your Model Report.

ROVER guide: How to complete compliance information forms

Compliance information (CI) forms are required in vehicle type approvals, component type approvals, Model Reports and some concessional RAV entry approvals, such as high ATM trailers and special purpose vehicles.

Supplier’s guide to vehicle recalls

This document provides an overview of road vehicle and road vehicle component recalls, including suppliers’ responsibilities, the difference between voluntary and compulsory recalls, as well as the recalls process and the department’s role.

Checklist for a reimportation import approval application

Use this checklist to help ensure you have all the information you need for your reimportation import approval application.

Guidance note—What is an approved calculation for ADR 62?

This guidance note details the calculation requirements for Australian Design Rule 62 – Mechanical Connections Between Vehicles, and explains how they may be used to support a Road Vehicle Standards application.

High ATM trailers—Overview

This overview outlines how high ATM trailer (trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of more than 4.5 tonnes) manufactures and importers can apply for an approval under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation, enabling them to provide trailers to the Australian market.