NTC Flags Review Of Low Gear Regulation
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has flagged a review of Australian Road Rule 108 – a national ‘model’ regulation that relates to truck and bus low gear signs – to address issues relating to battery-electric and fuel-cell trucks.
Update Issued On ‘Opt-In’ Type Approvals
HVIA recommends all members review their component and vehicle approvals to ensure on-going compliance with the new Road Vehicle Standards Act that came into effect on July 1, 2021.
Future Looks Bright For Status Lights
This week HVIA and its members released a submission to the Vehicle Consultative Standards Forum on heavy vehicle and trailer status lights and displays.
HV Modifiers Working Group Launched
HVIA is excited to reveal we will be kicking off the first meeting for our new Heavy Vehicle Modifiers Working Group later this month.
HV Test Centre Design Feedback Sought
Industry feedback is being sought on a number of preliminary site designs for the planned Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre (FMTRC) to be constructed in New South Wales.
New Lighting ADRs Open For Consultation
The Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts has this week released four new vehicle lighting Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for public consultation.
NSW Test And Research Centre To Cater For HVs
Transport for New South Wales has updated HVIA on its plans to develop a Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre at Cudal, in regional New South Wales, confirming it will meet most of our requirements deemed necessary for it to accommodate heavy vehicles.
Brigade Drives Safer Transport
Brigade Electronics, a global pioneer in vehicle safety technology, has become a Tier One Supply Partner for CLOCS-A (Construction Logistics and Community Safety – Australia), strengthening its commitment to reducing risks for vulnerable road users on Australian roads.
HVIA Reviews ADR Amendment Instrument
In early June the Federal Department of Infrastructure advised HVIA via the Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum (VSCF) that it had finalised a series of amendments to several ADRs and collated them into an amendment instrument. The Department is now seeking feedback on the changes up to June 16, 2025.
Roadworthiness Survey Reveals Improvement
Seventy-five per cent of units passed inspection in the NHVR’s latest national roadworthiness survey – the same percentage as the 2021 survey, continuing the strong improvement over the 2016 benchmark survey of 55 per cent
Industry Celebrate Removal Of VIC Bridge Assessment Fees
The Victorian Government has announced plans to introduce an automated assessment program for Class 1 and 2 heavy vehicles from January 1, 2026
Deadline Looms For New Tipper Design Code
HVIA members have only two months to ensure tipping body designs comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s ‘J4’ code in VSB6.