Documents

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.

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

Templates are provided to assist customers in producing a Floor Plan
multiple templates available with access to all available 
Certification Applicants engaged in having Engineering certificates can download for free

 
 
if you aren't already a Certification Applicant click below
 

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

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

The Load Restraint Guide is a flexible resource, designed with 6 independent modules. You can refer to each module separately,
but where necessary, the guide will direct you to additional modules for more information.

Brake assessment manual is used by owners and certifiers to access a vehicles compliance for brake testing for any brake modifications 
Version 2025

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.

This Vehicle Standards Information No.10 is intended to advise vehicle owners and operators of the safety requirements that apply when carrying a bicycle/s externally mounted on a motor vehicle.

Registration of ex-Military vehicle in NSW
A guide for owners of cars and trucks
 
To be registered in NSW, these vehicles must comply to their applicable vehicle standards in the same way that any other registrable vehicle is required to. This fact sheet provides general guidance to anybody considering the purchase and registration of such a vehicle in NSW.

This Vehicle Standards Information No. 53 (VSI.53) provides advice about what constitutes an individually constructed vehicle (ICV), and identifies the differences between ICVs and modified vehicles. It only applies to light vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 4.5 tonnes or less.

VSI 21 Modifications for disability
This Guidelines for modifying vehicles for people with disability (the Guidelines) applies to light vehicles. It is intended to guide and assist persons in modifying a vehicle for use by a person with disability. Modifications may be required to facilitate a person with disability to travel as vehicle passenger (e.g. seat modifications) and/or to be able to drive the vehicle (e.g. pedal extensions).

This document outlines procedures, DIY assessment examples and minimum requirements for
constructing and installing Rollcages and Occupant Protection systems. 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.

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

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

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

Transport NSW instructions for stamping new numbers

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

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

vsi-03-windscreens and tinting rev3_0

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

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.

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).

Section LS of VSB14 about tyres and rims

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.