NSW Government Policy

Fleet

Motor Vehicle Policy for NSW Government Agencies

In 2007 the responsibility for the Motor Vehicle Policy for New South Wales Government Agencies was transferred to StateFleet from the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Local Government and Public Trading Enterprises are encouraged to adopt the principals contained in this policy.

This policy sets out the requirements for fleet management. It covers issues such as Personal Use, Occupational Health and Safety, Disposal, Financial and Environmental aspects.

The policy also includes the approved accessories for NSW Government passenger vehicles. The accessories list is maintained and updated by StateFleet as required.

Approved Accessories

The selection of vehicles, options and accessories, should be based on the agency’s operational needs and financial management strategy.

The guiding principle for adding an accessory is a genuine business need for the item or a safety improvement. For instance, it is recommended that safety features such as ESC and airbags should be included where the manufacturer has provided them only as an option rather than standard.

Emergency Services and specialist operational vehicles can be fitted out in accordance with the agency policy for their particular requirements.

Agencies may choose, for business reasons, to offer a limited accessory/option list. Another option would be to consider selecting vehicle models where the required accessories are included as standard, rather than optioning up a base model, which can prove to be more expensive overall.

To make choosing easier, a list has been developed of accessories and options allowed under to the Motor Vehicle Policy for NSW Government agencies. This is not an exhaustive list, but includes the most popular options. 

Any queries relating to policy advice should be referred to the Executive Director, StateFleet, Department of Finance and Services.