Standards and vehicle assessment rules PBS Scheme - Standards and Vehicle Assessment Rules - if those Standards are met. Assessor accreditation rules PBS Assessor Accreditation Rules - April 2019 (PDF, 788KB) in order to undertake assessments for the purpose of the PBS Scheme. This document sets out the qualifications

This Scheme was extended in August 2025 to include PBS vehicles operating on the PBS Level 3A network that are transporting hay exclusively.  need to operate two- and three-trailer road trains, and PBS vehicles in Victoria under this Scheme. Eligible

to guide operators through the process of applying for a PBS vehicle access permit at Tier 2/3 masses. By adhering to steps and procedures when applying for Tier 2/3 access. PBS Bridge Assessment Tiers Vehicle Approval (VA) documents one or more mass tables, which detail the available mass, PBS level, and bridge assessment tier options for a specific

NHVR contacts For questions about PBS Design Approvals, contact our PBS Designs team at pbsdesigns@nhvr.gov.au For questions about PBS Vehicle

The PBS Review Project aims to reduce barriers to participating in the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme, give industry greater flexibility, and progress Commission (NTC) Assessing the effectiveness of the PBS marketplace and identifying barriers to vehicle design

PBS Performance Assessment Results – Road Manager information sheet outlines the new process of providing the PBS technical assessment results to Road Managers. The new a greater understanding of the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme, and its principles, benefits and approval

under the Notice mean I have to take my vehicle out of the PBS scheme? No, you don’t have to take your vehicle out of the scheme. Your current PBS vehicle approval will continue to apply. The Notice their heavy vehicle fleet without having to go through the PBS approval process. Can I still have a 3-axle truck and

How to complete a PBS Access Assessment This guide explains how to read and understand a Performance Based Standards (PBS) Vehicle Approval (VA) when entering vehicle details Access Permit System (HVSAPS).  For more information on PBS VAs and Access Assessments, see the following resource:

Through the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme, heavy vehicle operators have an opportunity to and optimised vehicle design. The basic principle of PBS is to match the right vehicle to the right freight task. PBS vehicles are specifically designed to have a high level

coming into effect 1 August 2026, are to be reflected in PBS Design Approvals (DAs) and Vehicle Approvals (VAs). All mass case references as per the previous process if the PBS assessor deems this necessary.  Example 2: Expected new for all motor vehicles listed on this vehicle approval. PBS combinations requiring Mass Management and Maintenance