Safety podcasts available for heavy vehicle standards

Heavy vehicle standards audio podcasts have been developed and released by the NHVR to improve safety for modifications.

The podcasts outline minimum design, construction, installation and performance requirements for modifying heavy vehicles outside the manufacturer’s specifications.

“These podcasts cover five common modifications, including recent changes to the heavy vehicle safety standards, driving lamps, semitrailer rear bumpers, couplings and motorhome conversions,” said Daniel Elkins, NHVR director safety.

“By providing different ways to access the latest information about vehicle safety standards and modifications, we are aiming to improve industry’s knowledge to promote compliance.”

The NHVR Technical Working Group recently held its first meeting to accelerate the deployment of safety technologies and systems. It will utilise the expertise of the heavy vehicle industry in understanding how best to provide information and delivery of vehicle safety information to industry.

“The group is a cooperative partnership with technical experts from across the heavy vehicle industry that will assist in the delivery of our broader safety strategy,” said Elkins.

“We will engage with manufacturers and industry to support and encourage voluntary uptake of safety initiatives and these podcasts are one way to support the delivery of our safety message.”

The NHVR is responsible for issuing exemptions to vehicle standards and the approval of complex modifications. Guidance on undertaking modifications is available through the NHVR Code of Practice for the Approval of Heavy Vehicle Modifications.

To listen to the podcasts, visit www.nhvr.gov.au/podcasts.

For more information on the NHVR Code of Practice for the Approval of Heavy Vehicle Modifications, visit www.nhvr.gov.au.

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