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

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.

standard forms part of the Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme, administered by the National Heavy Vehicle revised DSUB standard modernises braking requirements for PBS vehicles and improves safety outcomes by increasing the the outcomes of the National Transport Commission’s PBS Marketplace Project. The project made four

used for all Class 1 and Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles. Who can I contact for assistance? If your Access Assessment tool will only be available for Class 2 PBS operators from 12 January 2026. Class 1 operators are directions and becomes essential when you travel unladen. PBS operator Does the Access Assessment tool charge an

of Transport and Planning (DTP) and provides Class 1 and PBS operators with faster consent approvals for Victorian tool A new Access Assessment tool is available to PBS operators alongside HVSAPS from 12 January 2026. For more information on PBS VAs and Access Assessments, see the following resources:

Publications PBS - A guide for road managers (5.6MB)  - Provide road managers with a greater understanding of the PBS scheme, its principles, benefits and approval processes, network access to, innovative, newer and safer vehicles.  PBS Vehicle Configurations chart (PDF, 1.1MB) - This chart

New South Wales - Class 3 (PDF, 360KB) General access for PBS Level 1 heavy vehicles operating at General Mass Limits other notices (PDF, 321KB) Performance Based Standards (PBS) permit applications – Tier 2/3 Bridge Assessment movers towing tri-axle semitrailers info sheet (PDF, 218KB) PBS Vehicle Configurations chart (PDF, 1.1MB) National Heavy

cattle, sheep, pigs or horses. Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles Performance Based Standards (PBS)  vehicles are defined as class 2 heavy vehicles. There are four levels within the PBS Scheme, and these vehicles must meet safety and

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 -

the national economy. Why NHVR is proposing changes to the PBS scheme? Right now in Australia, the safest, most Key to this is modernising the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme and its legislative underpinnings. To achieve the productivity, safety and environmental potential of the PBS scheme. Further information Media release - NHVR calls