HVIA Flags Huge Agenda For Committee Meetings
Truck width and mass increases, electromobility, technical issues, and HVIA’s new magazine and ZEV show all on packed agenda for upcoming state committee meetings.
NHVR supports VSB6 extension
The NHVR has agreed to push back the implementation of Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) Code J4 with transitional arrangements now extended to 1 February 2024.
J4 Tipper Code and AVE scheme need NHVR intervention
HVIA has written to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to plead for a postponement of VSB6 updates including the new J4 Tipper Code.
NHVR rejects call for VSB6 implementation delay
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has rejected HVIA's calls for a delay to the implementation of updates to Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6), scheduled to commence on 1st July.
HVIA offers further support for members impacted by the VSB6 changes
In April this year, the NHVR published updates to Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) and announced a commencement date of 1st July 2023.
VSB6 v3.2 update
Following last week’s Talk the Torque article on the implementation date for the new version of VSB6, HVIA received important feedback from members regarding the new ‘J4’ modification code for tipper bodies.
NHVR publishes VSB6 v 3.2 and commencement date
VSB6 Version 3.2 includes new information on tipper body design, tow truck design and box or top hat chassis section modifications, plus updates to existing codes.,
Release of Consultation Draft: VSB6 Section J4 – Tipper Bodies
HVIA is facilitating a series of web meetings for members to discuss the draft VSB 6 Section J4 covering Tipper Bodies.
Responsibilities and exceptions under Queensland Engineers Act
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) recently issued a reminder of the responsibilities of a Corporation under the Queensland Professional Engineers (PE) Act 2002.
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 1 (VSB1) – light trailers
The VSB1 review includes important clarifications and expanded information on lighting and how to certify and identify imported trailers amongst other items.
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.
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.