Which modifications need to be inspected and certified?

Modifications will need to be inspected and certified at an AVCAIS if it changes:

• The performance of the vehicle
• The vehicle in a way that makes it no longer comply with Australian Vehicle Standards

You will find information on Australian Vehicle Standards-and when modifications are not required:

• For heavy vehicles (over 4.5t Gross Vehicle Mass) as administered by the NHVR :
  • https://www.nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/vehicle-standards-and-modifications/heavy-vehicle-modifications
  • https://www.nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/vehicle-standards-and-modifications/vehicle-standards-bulletin-6
• For  light vehicles:
  • https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/vsb_ncop.aspx

If you are unsure if your vehicle modifications need to be inspected and certified contact:

For light vehicles: The Vehicles Standards team on 03) 61663263 Email:  vehicle.standards@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

For heavy vehicles: The NHVR 1300 696 487 or E-mail: info@nhvr.gov.au