Vehicle types

Cars and passenger vehicles

Passenger vehicles can include cars, vans, people-movers and some off-road vehicles.

Motorcycles and mopeds

Standards and differences of motorcycles and mopeds.

Heavy trucks

Goods vehicles with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of more than 3500kg.

Heavy trailers

Trailers with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of more than 3500kg.

Buses and taxis

Buses and taxis (including shuttles), that carry passengers for hire or reward, must meet all the vehicle standards required of them.

Light goods vehicles

Light goods vehicles includes goods vans and utes.

Motorhomes, caravans, light trailers

These range from custom-built to purpose-built vehicles. Requirements for these vehicles vary depending on their size.

Electric vehicles

An electric vehicle (EV) has a different engine to a petrol or diesel fuelled vehicle – it is an electrical motor that is fuelled by a battery.

Agricultural vehicles and forklifts

Farm vehicles and forklifts present unique safety risks when travelling on public roads.

Low-powered vehicles

Power assisted cycles (bicycles fitted with motors) are the main low-powered vehicles recognised in transport law.

Quad bikes & ATVs

All-terrain vehicles include most quad bikes, smaller ‘side by sides’ and amphibious vehicles.

Vehicle classes and standards

Automated and autonomous vehicles

Vehicles are coming to market with ever-increasing levels of automation and in the future truly autonomous vehicles will be market ready.

Specialist vehicles

Specialist vehicles include passenger service vehicles, ground-spreader trucks, concrete mixers and rubbish trucks with compactors.