Transitioning PBS to the NHVR Portal
The NHVR are moving all regulator services and functions into a common platform - providing one location for regulator service delivery.
Infrastructure updates on ROVER and RVSA
The Department of Infrastructure has added functionality to the Component Type Approval sections of the Road Vehicle Regulation (ROVER) system to allow users to vary, suspend or revoke their approvals.
Draft revisions of Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual
The NHVR has published a draft of proposed updates to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual (HVIM).
VSB 6 Section T – Tow Trucks
HVIA is consulting with members on the review of Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) section relating to the design and construction of tow trucks.
Have you got your RVSA implementation plan ready?
All heavy vehicle manufacturers need a plan for the Road Vehicle Standards Act implementation.
Automotive vehicle trials report
The NTC HAS released a research report into lessons learned from on-road trials of automated vehicles in Australia.
Increase to heavy vehicle charges
The Transport and Infrastructure Council (TIC) has agreed to a proposal to increase Heavy Vehicle Charges by 2.5% in 2021-22.
RVSA implementation – Interim arrangements for RAWs and SEVS
The Department of Infrastructure has written to industry associations regarding transition arrangements for the Registered Automotive Workshops (RAWs) scheme and the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles Scheme (SEVS).
ROVER release 3.0
The Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) implementation team has been busy over the past few weeks preparing to deploy ROVER 3.0 to production.
Open for comment – HVIM and Tow trucks (VSB6)
Draft documents regarding VSB6 - Section T covering Tow trucks and proposed reviews to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual are currently ioen for comment.
Dear Santa: HVIA wishlist for 2021
"2020 has been a tough year and we hope the heavy vehicle industry is on your ‘nice’ list, Santa." When we were needed the most, the Australian heavy vehicle industry embraced the challenges and kept freight moving safely and reliably. As a reward, we have penned a list that we hope Santa will consider.
Road Vehicle Standards Act Draft Determinations
The Department of Infrastructure has released a series of draft determinations on issues relevant to the Road Vehicle Standards Act implementation.