Applications

We have transitioned the NHVR’s Vehicle Standards services into the NHVR Portal. This will provide industry with a simpler, more seamless process when lodging Vehicle Standards applications.

You can now lodge your applications for in-principle support, exemption permits and modifications through the Portal. You will be able to attach all relevant engineer's reports, photos, diagrams or schematics for vehicles, and all applications—including those still in draft—will be saved against your account in the Portal.

Log on to the NHVR Portal to lodge your application.
For help with getting started using the new Vehicle Standards features in the Portal, visit NHVR Portal Help Centre - Getting started using Vehicle Standards.

Approval to modify a heavy vehicle

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For operators or owners of heavy vehicles who are seeking approval to modify a heavy vehicle where the modification is outside the NHVR Code of Practice for the Approval of Heavy Vehicle Modifications.

Exemption from compliance with a heavy vehicle standard

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For operators or owners who are seeking an exemption from compliance with a heavy vehicle standard applying to a vehicle.

Special Purpose Vehicle in-principle support

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For operators or owners of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) who are seeking in-principle support for the registration and use of an SPV.

Vehicle standards exemption notice

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For a state or territory road transport authority applying to the NHVR to issue a vehicle standards exemption (notice) for a category of vehicles to use roads in that jurisdiction.