Light vehicle standards for registration

When conducting vehicle roadworthy inspections in the Northern Territory (NT), minimum standards for vehicle roadworthiness must be followed.

These standards are set out on the light vehicle inspection manual.

The manual is for:

• authorised inspectors
• police officers
• transport inspectors.

Read the light vehicle inspection manual in sections below:

• Introduction PDF (684.0 KB)
• Section 1 - Vehicle identification PDF (419.0 KB)
• Section 2 - Brakes PDF (942.4 KB)
• Section 3 - Towing attachments PDF (568.7 KB)
• Section 4 - Steering and suspension PDF (725.7 KB)
• Section 5 - Wheels and tyres PDF (582.2 KB)
• Section 6 - Body condition PDF (904.6 KB)
• Section 7 - Seats and seatbelts PDF (581.3 KB)
• Section 8 - Lighting PDF (652.3 KB)
• Section 9 - Engine compartment and driveline PDF (591.1 KB)
• Section 10 - Autogas and power systems PDF (938.4 KB)
• Section 11 - Petrol or diesel vehicles PDF (425.0 KB)
• Section 12 - Motorcycles PDF (1.2 MB)
• Section 13 - Motorhomes PDF (578.2 KB)
• Section 14 - Light trailers and caravans PDF (980.9 KB)
• Section 15 - Driver training dual controls PDF (566.3 KB)
• Section 16 - Omnibuses PDF (577.1 KB)
• Appendix A - Brake drums and discs - minimum material thickness PDF (581.2 KB)
• Appendix B - Not in use
• Appendix C - Modified vehicles PDF (700.0 KB)
• Appendix D - Ground clearance PDF (427.7 KB)
• Appendix E - Retreaded tyres PDF (568.7 KB)
• Appendix F - Windscreen damage and repairs PDF (631.2 KB)
• Appendix G - Mudguard and mudflap requirements PDF (741.9 KB)
• Appendix H - ADR seatbelt applicability PDF (2.2 MB)
• Appendix I - Lighting standards PDF (733.6 KB)
• Appendix J - Headlamp testing PDF (770.2 KB)
• Appendix K - Not in use
• Appendix L - ADR Applicability tables PDF (3.0 MB)
• Appendix M - Not in use
• Appendix N - Not in use
• Appendix O - Vehicle modification codes PDF (644.7 KB)
• Appendix P - Checking for rust PDF (995.6 KB)
• Appendix Q - Stationary noise test PDF (1019.6 KB)
• Appendix R - Not in use
• Appendix S - Not in use
• Appendix T - Light trailer requirements - Compliance with VSB 1 PDF (438.7 KB)
• Appendix U - Tyre ratings PDF (485.8 KB)
• Appendix V - VIN and engine number location PDF (4.7 MB)

Any accessory must:

• be securely fitted without increasing the risk of injury to any person or
• not impede the safe control of the vehicle or
• not affect the vehicle being roadworthy.

For more information, read vehicle accessories.