RAV B-Double issue resolved
Last week HVIA Members were advised that a software bug meant the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) was not accurately reflecting the B-Double compliance of vehicles. The issue is now resolved.
NTC proposes changes to in service regulations
Have your say on the NTC's draft amendments for the Australian Light Vehicle Standards Regulation (ALVSR) and the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (HV(VS)NR).
New RVSA guidance videos now available
The Department of Infrastructure has released a video of their webinar covering Low ATM Trailers. Presentation slides are also available.
RVSA videos, webinars and issues portal
The Department of Infrastructure has created a YouTube channel with videos regarding the RVSA. The first one covers the opt-in process for Vehicle Type Approvals.
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.
Updates to Vehicle Standards Guide 2
The NHVR has updated Vehicle Standards Guide 2 to outline some changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Regulations that will come into effect from 22 February.
Two new NHVR Vehicle Standards Guides
The NHVR has published Vehicle Standards Guides covering vehicle mounted lifting systems and rear coupling on road trains.
Safety Devices to be exempted from dimension rules
Proposed amendments to Heavy Vehicle Standards governing dimension rules will impact HVIA members.
Infrastructure releases new position paper on Component Type Approvals
The Department of Infrastructure has just released a position paper on Component Type Approval — Test Reports not completed by an RVS Approved Testing Facility’ and a revised guide to component type approvals. The paper outlines the circumstances under which...
Industry appeals save the crippling cost for rear marking plates retro-fit
The impending requirement to replace current rear marker plates to meet a new Australian Standard could cost road transport operators well over $40 million according to Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA).
Heavy Vehicle Statutory Write-off criteria
Austroads has approved guidelines for assessing damage on heavy vehicles to decide if they should be declared a statutory write off.