be introducing changes to the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme Vehicle Approval (VA) document to reduce remove some of the unnecessary complexity in getting a PBS vehicle approved, meaning we can get safer, smarter, more productive vehicles on our roads sooner. “The PBS scheme allows heavy vehicle operators to use innovative

From 1 December 2022, Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will be able to use a broader range of tyres, enabling the PBS scheme to better support and promote the next generation tyre requirements that created unnecessary costs and allow PBS operators to use any brand and model of tyre, as long as

to thank everyone who took the time to provide feedback. PBS 2.0 Discussion Paper (PDF, 3.4MB) This discussion paper presents the NHVR’s evaluation of the PBS scheme and opportunities to ensure it continues to barriers. Why we consulted Feedback from industry and other PBS stakeholders will ensure that the review of the PBS

help shape the future of the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme – ensuring it continues to lead and promote approaches to heavy vehicle safety and productivity. "The PBS scheme, which now has more than 15,400 combinations working with road managers to open up increased access for PBS vehicles, so they can operate on the same networks as

Four new Performance Based Standards (PBS) combinations are now eligible to operate in Victoria this notice has streamlined access for most of the 1,500 PBS vehicles that meet the requirements to run on the Four new Performance Based Standards (PBS) combinations are now eligible to operate in Victoria

of Low Speed Swept Path and Tail Swing Standards in the PBS Scheme (PDF, 965KB) This paper presents options for the of the Low Speed Swept Path and Tail Swing standards in the PBS Scheme - Standards and Vehicle Assessment Rules . What Path and Tail Swing standards falls under Phase 2 of the PBS Standards Review Project . The Paper provides 3 options

even over the existing very efficient Super-B and PBS A-doubles currently in operation as the Project London even over the existing very efficient Super-B and PBS A-doubles currently in operation as the Project London

11 June 2024 Split into a Class 2 Authorisation for the PBS vehicles and a Class 3 Exemption for the other eligible vehicles.  This ensures that class 2 PBS vehicles are not provided with a mass exemption under 1) from 85.5t to 91t; Update telematic requirements for PBS vehicles GML, CML or QML 1 -Tier 3 for the New South

Operators of Performance Based Standards (PBS) heavy vehicles who operated under the expired New South 2019 (No.1) will now operate under a separate Class 2 PBS Authorisation Notice. These PBS vehicles will operate on the same routes and conditions

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