Vehicle information bulletins and forms

The following are vehicle information bulletins and forms for use in the Northern Territory (NT).

These vehicle bulletins are developed to assist in clarifying rules and standards.

No.Title
V10 NT livestock loading scheme PDF (884.5 KB)
V13 Vehicle dimensional limits (including load) PDF (813.3 KB)
V14 Additional lighting: driving, fog  and search lights PDF (609.4 KB)
V15 High output light source lamps PDF (583.6 KB)
V20 Vehicle accessories and equipment PDF (736.4 KB)
V24 Vehicle number plates PDF (447.1 KB)
V25 Child restraints PDF (561.0 KB)
V31 Repair or welding of vehicle components PDF (431.4 KB)
V32(lv) Light vehicle modifications PDF (1.4 MB) 
V32(lv)(a) Light vehicle gross vehicle mass (GVM) PDF (744.6 KB)
V32(hv) Heavy vehicle modifications PDF (1.3 MB)
V33 Innovative vehicle combinations  PDF (1.3 MB)
V48 Imported vehicles PDF (695.0 KB)
V50 Bicycle carrying racks and other rear-mounted carrying devices PDF (478.9 KB)
V51 Vehicle window tinting PDF (578.7 KB)
V54 NT written-off vehicle register (WOVR) PDF (153.1 KB)
V55 Driver training vehicles: dual control  PDF (568.1 KB)
V56 Motorised foot scooters and power assisted cycles PDF (155.4 KB)
V61 Speed trials and races  PDF (1007.9 KB)
V62 Parades and processions  PDF (547.7 KB)
V64 Load restraint PDF (362.7 KB)
V65 NT requirements for a-frame towing of vehicles  PDF (518.5 KB)
V74 Re-registration of a repairable write-off PDF (439.4 KB)
V75 Heavy vehicle steer axle mass PDF (1.3 MB) 
V76 Aeroplane glider trailers - exemption from rear overhang requirements PDF (629.1 KB)
V77 General exemption for towed Implement - road transformer  PDF (696.1 KB)
V78 Warning signs and lights for buses carrying children  PDF (1018.0 KB)
V79 NT engineering signatory scheme  PDF (708.9 KB)
V80 Light bus seating reduction and in-service vehicle category change (MD2 to MD1) PDF (582.1 KB)
V83 NT recognised engineering signatories PDF (728.7 KB)
V85 Use of segways in the NT PDF (734.6 KB)
V86 Vehicle standards requirements for ex-Australian Defence Force vehicles PDF (1.1 MB)
V87 Rear visibility markings on vehicles PDF (716.1 KB)
V88Road train - Tow coupling height and coupling pivot positioning exemption PDF (956.4 KB)
Road train - Tow coupling height and coupling pivot positioning exemption DOCX (151.6 KB)

Vehicle inspectors bulletins are a tool to communicate with authorised vehicle inspectors, including transport inspectors and police outstation officers.

They set out policy and procedures on vehicle standards and regulations, and related information including:

  • information about changes to vehicle inspection procedures and updates to inspection manuals
  • technical information about roadworthy and vehicle safety standards.
No.Title
VIB1 Vehicle inspectors bulletins PDF (427.8 KB)
VIB2 New vehicles manufactured under a second stage of manufacturer (SSM) or modified under VSB 6 PDF (199.5 KB)
VIB3 Inspection of tyre load and speed rating PDF (485.2 KB)
VIB8 Unregistered motor vehicles PDF (554.4 KB)
VIB9 Toyota Coaster seating modification PDF (564.1 KB)
VIB13 Light trailer requirements - compliance with VSB1 PDF (859.3 KB)
VIB16 Child restraints PDF (550.3 KB)
VIB17 Compliance inspections for registration of new rigid trucks  - 4.5 to 24 tonnes PDF (31.2 KB)
VIB19 Inspection types PDF (764.1 KB)
VIB22 Heavy vehicle inspection manual PDF (585.8 KB)
VIB23 Takata airbag safety recall PDF (421.7 KB)
VIB24 Red rear indicator lights and flashing brake lights PDF (640.7 KB)
VIB25 Removal of seats – temporary or permanent PDF (744.9 KB)
VIB26 Seatbelt assessment PDF (901.1 KB)
VIB27 Authorised inspector inspection reports PDF (446.5 KB)
VIB28 Implementation of mobile authorised inspector scheme PDF (556.1 KB)
VIB29EV/H number plate labels - mandatory fitment PDF (651.2 KB)
VIB30Imported wheelchair accessible vehicles - compliance issues PDF (456.2 KB)
VIB81Conditional registration for special purpose vehicles (SPV) PDF (657.9 KB)

No.Title
VS4 Application for appointment as an authorised inspector PDF (777.7 KB)
VS6 Oversize/Overmass permit application  PDF (808.5 KB)
VS7 Written-off vehicle advice PDF (390.4 KB)
VS9Application for oversize load pilot or escort vehicle operator PDF (749.2 KB)
VS14

Road event permit application PDF (595.3 KB)

Find out how to apply for a road event permit.

VS32(lv) Light vehicle modification PDF (882.2 KB)
VS32(hv) Heavy vehicle modification PDF (871.0 KB)
VS33 Application to operate an innovative vehicle combination in the NT PDF (871.4 KB)
VS47 Apply for conditional registration PDF (582.8 KB)
VS75 Steer axle permit application PDF (747.0 KB)

Contact

For more information or if you have any questions, email mvrtestshed.darwin@nt.gov.au.

You can also call the senior transport inspector:

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