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www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/access-management/applications/pbs-applications-tier-2-3-bridge-assessment
Performance Based Standards (PBS) permit applications – Tier 2 and 3 Bridge Assessment
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

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/performance-based-standards/pbs-contacts
PBS contacts
NHVR contacts For questions about PBS Design Approvals, contact our PBS Designs team at pbsdesigns@nhvr.gov.au For questions about PBS Vehicle

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/performance-based-standards/pbs-review-project
PBS Review Project
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

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/performance-based-standards/pbs-review-project/pbs-20
PBS 2.0
The PBS 2.0 Project intends to comprehensively review the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme and provide options on how to incentivise industry uptake, accelerate growth in the PBS scheme, and enable continued fleet innovation.

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/performance-based-standards/road-and-bridge-access
Road and bridge access
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

www.nhvr.gov.au/C2024G00257-faq
FAQs - National Class 3 20m Long 3-axle Truck and 4-axle Dog Trailer Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2024 (No.1)
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

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/performance-based-standards
Performance Based Standards (PBS)
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

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/performance-based-standards/pbs-review-project/pbs-standards-review
PBS Standards review
The review of PBS Standards will be undertaken in 4 phases to ensure that standards and is currently progressing implementation. PBS Standard Current status C16: Directional Stability Under the review of the following standards under Phase 2. PBS Standard Current status C7: Low Speed Swept Path Review

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/performance-based-standards/pbs-review-panel
PBS Review Panel
Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is responsible for operating the PBS Review Panel (PRP). The PRP determines whether or not a operates in a transparent and nationally-consistent manner. PBS vehicle assessors and certifiers are appointed by the the PRP member page has been updated. Please contact the PBS Designs Team to request access to the new PRP site.

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/performance-based-standards/assessors-and-certifiers
Assessors and Certifiers
PBS Assessors and Certifiers are individuals appointed by the NHVR to carry out certain roles in the PBS vehicle approval process. Resources PBS Design and Vehicle Approval application forms -

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