All vehicles in Victoria must conform to construction standards to ensure vehicles provide drivers and passengers with a minimum level of safety. The construction standards are contained in the Vehicle Standards Information Bulletins.
To find the standard you need select the corresponding number to the information bulletin you request.
These standards are complemented by the Australian Design Rules. See Summary of Australian Design Rules [PDF, 1,513KB, 20pp]
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Title |
Number |
Date |
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Additional or replacement Seats [PDF, 168KB]
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No. 19 |
November 2009 |
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Additional Seat Belts [PDF, 573KB]
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No. 15 |
March 1998 |
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Australian Design Rules Summary [PDF 1,513KB, 20pp]
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No. 22 |
January 2000 |
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Bull bars [PDF, 167KB]
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No. 1 |
November 2009 |
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Child restraint anchorages [PDF, 585KB]
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No. 17 |
January 2000 |
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Conversion of Vehicles to Motor Homes [PDF, 177KB]
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No. 5 |
November 2009 |
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Dimension limits [PDF, 615KB]
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No. 23 |
January 2000 |
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Drivers field of view [PDF, 668KB]
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No. 29 |
January 2000 |
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Flashing or Rotating Warning Lamps [PDF, 172KB]
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No. 12 |
November 2009 |
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Heavy Vehicle Modifications [PDF, 163KB]
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No. 32 |
November 2009 |
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High Mounted Brake Lamps [PDF, 544KB]
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No. 13 |
June 1998 |
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Imported Vehicles Conditions for Registration in Victoria [PDF, 186KB]
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No. 3 |
November 2009 |
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Left Hand Drive Vehicles & vehicles converted to Right Hand Drive [PDF,
145KB]
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No. 18 |
November 2009 |
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Licensed Passenger Vehicle Standards [PDF, 657KB, 17pp]
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No. 30 |
May 2010 |
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Licensed Passenger Vehicle Standards – Taxis [PDF, 1818KB, 13pp]
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No. 31 |
December 2005 |
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LPG/LNG/CNG Conversion [PDF, 242KB, 2pp]
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No. 27 |
October 2011 |
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Modification Guide [PDF, 279KB, 8pp]
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No. 8 |
October 2011 |
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Motor Cycle/Moped Requirements [PDF, 882KB]
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No. 4 |
January 2000 |
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Rear Marking Plates (Reflective) [PDF, 656KB]
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No. 11 |
March 1998 |
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Requirements for A - Frame Towing of Vehicles [PDF, 20KB]
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No. 6 |
May 2006 |
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Roadworthiness Requirements [PDF, 377KB, 10pp]
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No. 26 |
November 2009 |
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Seat Belts Summary [PDF, 646KB]
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No. 21 |
January 2000 |
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Sectionalised Repairs [PDF, 22KB]
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No. 25 |
May 2006 |
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Summary of the Spray Suppression requirements for B-Doubles/Triples [PDF, 862KB]
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No. 7 |
January 2000 |
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Tow Bars and Couplings [PDF, 605KB]
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No. 24 |
January 2000 |
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Trailer Registration Requirements [PDF, 882KB, 6pp]
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No. 9 |
March 2001 |
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Tyre maintenance and repairs [PDF, 586KB]
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No. 16 |
January 2000 |
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Window Tinting [PDF, 162KB]
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No. 2 |
November 2009 |
To view the
Commonwealth Vehicle Standards Bulletins (external website) please follow the link.