Authorised RMS Inspection Station (HVAIS, ASCIS, AUVIS)
C Our Mechanics can carry out inspections on all heavy vehicles. A heavy vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle or trailer that has a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) greater than 4.5 tonnes. Heavy vehicles require inspections to be registered in NSW and to renew their registration.
Heavy vehicle inspections are required for:
- Establishing registration for vehicles not currently registered in NSW
- Renewing registration
- Adjusting vehicle records
- Clearing Defect Notice
Your certificate of registration will state whether the vehicle requires a HVAIS or HVIS inspection. If the vehicle does not need to be inspected by the RMS, the notice will include the line “HVIS Exempt – HVAIS Insp. Required“.
C Our Mechanics can carry out “brown slips, pink slips and blue slips”. A brown slip is carried out on a heavy vehicle when ‘transferring registration’ from another state, or a vehicle whose registration has expired.
All inspection certificates are lodged electronically online so you can pay for and renew your vehicle registration immediately where required.
Heavy Vehicles Include:
- Heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM)
- Buses 2.5 tonnes tare weight and over
- Licensed tow trucks
- Vehicles fitted with power-operated brakes
- Prime movers
Truck owners should ensure that their heavy vehicle is comprehensively serviced, maintained and roadworthy at all times.
An RMS HVAIS inspection is an examination carried out by an authorised Roads and Maritime Services’ vehicle examiner this includes a mechanical and visual assessment. The inspection is covered by guidelines established for Authorised Inspection Stations and the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007.
- The driver presenting the vehicle for inspection must be correctly licensed to drive that particular class of heavy vehicle.
- All brakes must operate correctly and must be free from leaks (ensure air reservoirs are drained and that drain valves can be readily operated).
- Tyres must have at least 1.5mm of tread and must be free of deep cuts.
- Steering and suspension components must be in good condition (check for worn bushes, bearings and joints).
- All required lights must operate.
- The portion of the windscreen directly in front of the driver must be free from cracks and scratches that inhibit vision.
- Windscreen wipers and washers must operate.
- The body and cab must be securely mounted and the structure of the vehicle must be in good condition.
- The exhaust must be secure and free from leaks.
- The vehicle should be unladen at the time of inspection.
- The vehicle must be clean (especially underneath) for inspection.
- With tilt-cab vehicles, ensure that the cab can be readily tilted for inspection of the engine bay.
- Accredited public passenger vehicles must have a certified fire extinguisher installed in the vehicle.
- If your vehicle is over dimensioned or over mass, it is your responsibility to ensure you travel on an approved route to the inspection site.
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- RMS Heavy Vehicle Inspection Station (HVAIS)
- RMS Light Vehicle Inspection Station (ASCIS)
- RMS Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Station (AUVIS)
- Brake Roller Shaker
- Clear all vehicle defects