Publish date 25 May 2026

The Safety Management System Standard establishes the minimum safety management requirements for accredited operators under the updated HVNL.

Publish date 25 May 2026

The Ministerial Standard for alternative compliance hours establishes the outer limits for fatigue alternative compliance accreditation under the HVNL.

Publish date 25 May 2026

The Ministerial Guidelines for heavy vehicle accreditation set out the framework the NHVR must follow when granting, renewing, varying or cancelling heavy vehicle accreditation under the HVNL.

Publish date 04 Mar 2026

We regularly update the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (HV(VS)NR) to ensure they remain clear, practical and fit for purpose.

Publish date 04 Mar 2026

Consultation draft regulation amending the HV(MDL)NR and HV(VS)NR.