Vehicles must be modified in accordance with the relevant Australian Design Rules, National Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and state and federal laws.
Links to many of these can be found below:
Australian Design Rules
The Australian Design Rules that set out the standards for vehicle safety and emissions. Follow the link to find out more.
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB 6) is the national standard for the most common modifications made to heavy vehicles. Follow the link to find out more.
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 (VSB 14) is the national standard for the most common modifications made to light vehicles. Follow the link to find out more.
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 1
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 1 (VSB 1) is the national standard for building small trailers. Follow the link to find out more.
Australian Standards
Australian Standards are subject to copyright and therefore cannot be supplied free of charge. Follow the link to find out more.
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 5
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 5 (VSB 5) is the national standard for the manufacture and installation of additional seats. Follow the link to find out more.
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 12
Vehicle Standards Bulletin 12 (VSB 12) is the national standard for rear marking plates. Follow the link to find out more.
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Australia’s independent regulator for all vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass.