RVS guides and resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guide to reimportation import approvals

A reimportation import approval allows an approval holder to import a vehicle they previously exported from Australia. This guide includes information on how to apply, the eligibility criteria, assessment process and time frame for deciding an application. Latest version

Vehicle Standards Bulletin 1 (Revision 5)—Trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of 4.5 tonnes or less

This guide is being provided for historic purposes only.

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.

Conditions for single road vehicle applications with multiple identical vehicles

On some single road vehicle applications, you can apply for multiple identical vehicles – up to 30 identical vehicles (or 4 identical trailers) in one application.