At CMS Automotive we are an Authorised RMS Heavy Vehicle inspection station (HVAIS). We are authriosed and specialise in caring out all registration and safety inspection on all vehicles with Gross Vehicle Mass greater than 4.5 tonnes. Below is some useful information about getting your heavy vehicle registered in Sydney.

If you own a heavy vehicle and require an inspection to renew your yearly registration please call us today and make an appointment on (02) 9554 6099

To establish registration:

• Buses
• Licensed tow trucks
• Prime movers
• Trailers fitted with breakaway brakes
• Trailers with an aggregate tare mass exceeding two tonnes
• Trucks fitted with power-operated brakes
• Vehicles with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 4.5 tonnes

Heavy vehicles require inspections in order to be registered in NSW, and to renew their registration. Inspections are carried out at a Heavy Vehicle Authorised Inspection Station (HVAIS), or by Roads and Maritime Services, depending on the type of vehicle and its use.

Heavy vehicle inspections are required for:

• Establishing registration for vehicles not currently registered in NSW
• Renewing registration
• Adjusting vehicle records
• Clearing Defect Notice

Heavy vehicle inspections are carried out at a Heavy Vehicle Authorised Inspection Scheme (HVAIS) station, or by Roads and Maritime Services, depending on the type of vehicle and its use.

Your certificate of registration will state whether the vehicle requires a HVAIS or Heavy Vehicle Inspection Scheme (HVIS) inspection. If the vehicle does not need to be inspected by Roads and Maritime, the notice will include the line ‘HVIS Exempt – HVAIS Insp. Required’

As a heavy vehicle operator, you should make sure that your heavy vehicle is well maintained and roadworthy at all times.

The following points are a guide to preparing for an inspection:

• The person driving the vehicle to the inspection must have the correct license to drive that particular type of vehicle
• All brakes must operate correctly and be free of leaks. Ensure air reservoirs are drained and the drain valves can be readily operated
• Tyres should 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 should be free from cracks and scratches that impair 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, so that the examiner can thoroughly inspect it
• With tilt-cab vehicles, make sure that the cab can be tilted for inspection of the engine bay (any loose items should be secured)
• Accredited public passenger vehicles must have a certified fire extinguisher installed in the vehicle

According to Roads and Maritime CMS Automotive can refuse to inspect a vehicle that is not presented in an appropriate condition. A subsequent inspection will be required once the vehicle meets the required conditions and an additional inspection fee will be charged

If the registration of a vehicle subject to HVIS is re-established after expiry or cancellation, the vehicle may require an HVIS inspection within 28 days. The HVIS inspection is in addition to the normal requirements for re-establishing registration.

If the vehicle registration is cancelled after it expires, the date of cancellation is used to determine whether a Roads and Maritime HVIS inspection is required.

If the vehicle registration is re-established more than three months after cancellation, the inspection requirements for establishing a new registration will apply.

For more information about inspection requirements for re-establishing registration, please contact our service centre on (02) 9554 6099