Assessment Procedure And Assessment Template Documents For Determining 'not A Road Vehicle' (narv)

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The Department of Infrastructure released its assessment procedure and template for determining whether vehicles qualify as "Not A Road Vehicle" (NARV) under the Road Vehicle Standards Act. The procedure allows applicants to seek an advisory notice clarifying whether their vehicle falls under road vehicle regulations, assisting with compliance and border clearance. The Act defines road vehicles as motor vehicles designed for public road use, trailers designed to be towed on public roads, and specified classes of vehicles. Determined road vehicle classes include campervans, mobile cranes, and concrete pumpers. Determined non-road vehicle classes include agricultural machines, golf carts, quad bikes, and motorised mobility devices. Vehicles not explicitly classified—such as hovercrafts and off-road motorcycles—require assessment of physical and operational features against the legislation's core definition of road vehicle purpose.