Access a list of approved testing facilities in ROVER.
On this page
- What is an approved testing facility?
- Why do I need an approval for a testing facility?
- Who can apply for testing facility approval?
- How do I apply for a testing facility approval?
- Resources
What is an approved testing facility
Under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation, an approved testing facility tests road vehicles and/or road vehicle component for compliance with:
- national road vehicle standards known as Australian Design Rules (ADRs), or
- standards determined by the Minister under subsection 89(2) of the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019
- or both.
The test results may be used as supporting evidence by applicants for type approvals, component type approvals and Model Report approvals to demonstrate compliance with vehicle standards.
Why do I need an approval for a testing facility?
Applicants for type approvals, component type approvals and Model Report approvals must obtain test reports from approved testing facilities to demonstrate compliance with applicable national road vehicle standards.
If a test facility registered in RVCS intends to continue to test road vehicles or road vehicle components for compliance with the applicable road vehicle standards, it must apply for a testing facility approval under the RVS legislation.
Who can apply for testing facility approval?
An individual or company that tests road vehicles and road vehicle components may apply for a testing facility approval.
A testing oversight body, (an individual or company with accredited authorisation and technical qualifications to witness the testing of road vehicles or road vehicle components) may also apply for a testing facility approval, further information about testing oversight bodies is in the Guide to testing facilities.
How do I apply for a testing facility approval?
To apply for a testing facility approval, you must first create an account in ROVER, the department's online applications and approvals portal. Once you have created an account, you can complete the online application form for a testing facility approval in ROVER and pay the application fee.
Further details are available in the Guide to Testing Facilities and How to sign in to ROVER.