Documents

39 files

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   VSCCS Bulletin No2

   By Mark Dewhurst

   Modified or individually constructed vehicles Means to demonstrate compliance with the Third Edition of the Australian Design Rules
   

   10 downloads

   Updated November 7

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   Verified weighbridges

   By Mark Dewhurst

   Verified weighbridges and weighbridge tickets
   As per the Transport for NSW notice to dealers November 2019
   

   7 downloads

   Submitted October 21

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   12V & Solar Installations

   By Mark Dewhurst

   Information on 12volt and Solar (PV) systems for vehicles and trailers built after 2022 and all new installations on any vehicle.
   

   9 downloads

   Submitted October 21

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   Stamping new numbers

   By Mark Dewhurst

   Transport NSW instructions for stamping new numbers
   

   12 downloads

   Submitted August 30

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   A$10

   HVAIS rules for Heavy Vehicles

   By Mark Dewhurst

   The complete HVAIS rules for Heavy Vehicle Stations including the Business rules
   7mb - 404 pages
   

   0 purchases   0 downloads

   Submitted August 30

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   Emission Standards for Petrol Cars

   By Mark Dewhurst

   Emission Standards for Petrol Cars
   Government chart showing all petrol cars emission standards based on year of build
   

   26 downloads

   Submitted July 14

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   Windscreens and Tinting rules

   By Mark Dewhurst

   vsi-03-windscreens and tinting rev3_0
   

   7 downloads

   Submitted July 14

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   RVD Location Matrix

   By Mark Dewhurst

   Used to locate VIN, Chassis and Engine numbers in conjunction with RVD information
   

   7 downloads

   Submitted July 14

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   AIS 100 series rules

   By Mark Dewhurst

   Transport for NSW Rules for authorised inspection stations series 100 rules
   the Pinkslip rules for registration in NSW for registration renewal
   

   0 purchases   19 downloads

   Updated July 14

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    Motorhome conversion checklist

    By Mark Dewhurst

    Checklist and information on the requirements for converting a suitable vehicle into a Motorhome or Campervan.
    

    610 downloads

    Updated June 21

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    Seats, Seatbelts and their Anchorages

    By Mark Dewhurst

    Guidelines on Seats Seatbelts and their Anchorages.
    For Light vehicles under 4500kg only.
    

    410 downloads

    Updated May 7

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    Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings

    By Mark Dewhurst

    Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings play a critical role in child occupant protection and personal comfort. The Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings can be subjected to substantial forces in a crash so they must be carefully designed, constructed and installed to ensure that they provide adequate protection.
    Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings rules and standards are contained in ADR34 that can be easily obtained by an internet search.
    

    28 downloads

    Updated March 22

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    Vehicle Emissions Test Procedure

    By Mark Dewhurst

    Interim NSW Vehicle Emissions Test Procedure for Modified and Individually Constructed Vehicles
    This document described types of emissions tests that are acceptable for registration purposes in NSW as an alternative to the IM240 test until such time as Vehicle Standards Bulletin No.14 (VSB.14) National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification is revised to include alternative engine exhaust emission test procedures.
    These interim emissions test procedures apply to certain modified light motor vehicle, certain imported vehicles and Individually Constructed Vehicles (ICV).
    

    156 downloads

    Updated March 19

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    Tyres and Rims

    By Mark Dewhurst

    Section LS of VSB14 about tyres and rims
    

    50 downloads

    Updated November 25, 2023

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    Noise testing

    By Mark Dewhurst

    This document outlines procedures, DIY assessment examples and minimum requirements for testing noise emissions of motor vehicles using stationary noise tests. It applies to both modified and individually constructed vehicles as specified by VSB 14 the national code of modification for in service vehicles under 4500kg.
    

    65 downloads

    Updated July 7, 2023

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    Checking for Rust

    By Mark Dewhurst

    This document outlines the different stages of rust and where each stage becomes illegal.
    

    18 downloads

    Submitted May 31, 2023

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    Vehicle lighting rules

    By Mark Dewhurst

    This document is designed to give you the main rules to install and modify lighting to production vehicle under 4.5 T GVM weight, it is not an exhausted list of all rules or measurements at any point if you are unsure or have conflicting information contact the Engineer as rules change from time to time and different states can be different as well.
    

    125 downloads

    Updated May 21, 2023

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    Fact sheet - LED light bars

    By Mark Dewhurst

    To provide information about an amendment to Australian Design Rules (ADRs) regarding additional driving lights including LED light bars.
    

    138 downloads

    Updated April 28, 2023

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    The LT2 Lane change manoeuvre test

    By Mark Dewhurst

    Details on what to expect and what to do before the LT2 Lane change manoeuvre test
    

    162 downloads

    Updated April 28, 2023

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    VSCCS Bulletin No1

    By Mark Dewhurst

    Licensed certifiers
    If you have a significantly modified vehicle or a non-standard vehicle, it must be inspected by a NSW Government accredited representative, known as a Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) licensed certifier or an Approved Vehicle Examiner
    

    17 downloads

    Submitted April 28, 2023

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    VSB 1 Building small trailers

    By Mark Dewhurst

    This Vehicle Standards Bulletin applies to road trailers – including new trailers or used imported trailers
    – with an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) of 4.5 tonnes (4,500kg) or less.
    

    145 downloads

    Updated January 20, 2023

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    Left-hand drive vehicles

    By Mark Dewhurst

    Find out which left-hand drive historic vehicles need signage and which left to right-hand drive converted vehicles need certification to be registered.
    

    43 downloads

    Updated January 1, 2023

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    Street Rod Manual

    By Mark Dewhurst

    NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MODIFICATION OF STREET RODS IN AUSTRALIA
    In all cases the rules in the supplement take persistence over the manual.
    

    69 downloads

    Submitted November 24, 2022

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    LA2 Mandatory Safety Upgrades

    By Mark Dewhurst

    The following vehicle safety systems must be upgraded in order to provide for the increase in vehicle performance. These are the minimum standards required, but where any ADR applies, the ADR takes precedence
    

    150 downloads

    Updated October 17, 2022

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    Written-off light vehicle policies and procedures July 2022

    By Mark Dewhurst

    Written-off vehicles
    Find out how to re-register a written-off vehicle.
    

    7 downloads

    Submitted October 11, 2022