Vehicle standards information
All vehicles in Victoria need to conform to construction standards to ensure that drivers and passengers are provided with a minimum level of safety.
The standards are detailed in the Vehicle Standards Information (VSI) Sheets below.
These standards are complemented by the Australian Design Rules and the Commonwealth Vehicle Standards Bulletins.
Current standards
Standard 1
Published October 2021.
Standard 2
Published October 2021.
Standard 4
Summary of standards for registration requirements for motorcycles and mopeds
Published November 2021.
Standard 5
Published October 2021.
Standard 6
Requirements for A-frame towing of vehicles
Published October 2021.
Standard 8
Guide to modification for motor vehicles
Published October 2021.
Standard 12
Flashing lights, other lights and reflectors
Published October 2021.
Standard 16
Published October 2021.
Standard 17
Summary of Child Restraint Anchorages
Published June 2021.
Standard 18
Left Hand Drive Vehicles and vehicles Converted to Right Hand Drive
Published October 2021.
Standard 25
Published May 2006.
Standard 26
Published March 2023.
Standard 27
LPG/LNG/CNG conversions and repairs
Published July 2024.
Standard 29
Fitment of equipment and accessories within the driver's field of view
Published October 2021.
- Note: you can also refer to the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board's guidelines for the installation and location of aftermarket in-vehicle visual display unit devices.
Standard 33
Guidelines for modifications to vehicles operated under Victoria’s Club Permit Scheme
Published October 2021.
Standard 34
Guidelines for the use of bicycle carriers
Published October 2021.
Historical vehicle standards
These documents are for reference only.