Carrying your PBS documentation In accordance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), when operating a PBS combination on the road, the driver must always carry: A copy of the PBS Vehicle Approval (VA); and An associated access permit

PBS Payload Heights The maximum Payload Heights (PH) a PBS combination is permitted to carry under PBS approval are stipulated in 'Operation Condition 4' of

Mass tables The mass table listed on the PBS Vehicle Approval (VA) contains: Level of PBS approval, i.e. Level 2 Mass limits under different mass Bridge assessment requirement.  Figure 1: Example of a PBS VA mass table All masses specified in the mass table

PBS approval process flow chart If you would like a more in depth instructions on this process, see the PBS approval process guide . Investigate your options Consult with a PBS Assessor about your vehicle concept. Use the NHVR Route

I would like to remove the operator name from PBS Vehicle Approval (VA). What is the process? Operators may choose to remove an operator name from their existing PBS Vehicle Approval (VA) for various reasons, including: the PBS VA was issued prior to 14 November 2022. Ease of using

I would like to transfer my PBS Vehicle Approval (VA). What is the process? Complete the PBS Vehicle Approval Transfer Application form (PDF, 181KB) to request the transfer of vehicles when an existing PBS combination/s is purchased or to transfer combination/s

Exemptions from prescribed Vehicle Standards for PBS vehicles PBS vehicles, due to their innovative nature, may be  (VS Regulation). Exemptions that can be granted under PBS A list of exemptions that can be granted under PBS is

I would like to add more vehicles to my PBS Vehicle Approval (VA). What is the process? For useful tips on adding vehicles to a PBS Vehicle Approval, watch our instructional  Adding vehicles to a PBS Vehicle Approval video . Please contact an authorised

Combination Matrix A PBS Vehicle Approval (VA) may contain multiple combinations. for the Dimension Set specified in the corresponding PBS Design Approval. Each PBS combination is certified under a specific Dimension Set

My PBS Vehicle Approval (VA) application is urgent. How can I operator or owner of the affected vehicles, an authorised PBS Certifier , the Design Approval holder. Note: Only VA the NHVR can be requested for escalation. Check with your PBS Certifier if a VA application has been lodged with the