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25/04/2024

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30/09/2021

The point to point speed camera systems present on the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing will officially become operational from 2pm tomorrow, October 1.

31/08/2021

Just in from The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

"Previously, the owner of a registered light vehicle needed to obtain a SC before offering the vehicle for sale. This requirement was first introduced when vehicles were commonly sold privately at the roadside or on vacant lots, and pre-dated the introduction of laws requiring motor dealers to be licensed under the Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014.

From 1 September 2021, the owner is not required to obtain a SC before advertising the vehicle for sale or when it is first offered for sale by a motor dealer. It will also no longer be a requirement to display a blue SC label on a vehicle offered for sale.

While it is no longer mandatory to obtain or display a SC when advertising vehicles, this does not prevent the seller or motor dealer from gaining and displaying a SC if it helps to sell the vehicle.

It is important to note the seller will still need to obtain a SC before the sale is complete and the registration is transferred to the new registered operator."

22/06/2021

Be careful out there people.

17/05/2020

Safety certificates
In Queensland a safety certificate is needed when:

a registered light vehicle is offered for sale in Queensland, or
transferring registration to a new owner, or
when transferring to Queensland registration from another state or territory, or
when re-registering an unregistered vehicle.
Vehicles requiring a safety certificate are:

cars
motorcycles
trailers (including caravans) with an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) between 750kg and 3,500kg
any other vehicles up to 4,500kg gross vehicle mass (GVM).
This inspection covers the basic vehicle safety standards for many components including:

tyres
brakes
steering
suspension
body rust or damage
windscreen
lights.

The Vehicle Inspection Guidelines explain how a safety certificate inspection is performed and the reasons a vehicle may fail an inspection.

A safety certificate inspection is not a comprehensive mechanical inspection on the quality, or life expectancy of a vehicle. If you are buying a used vehicle, you should contact a motoring group such as RACQ for a full mechanical inspection.

A safety certificate is not needed in some situations.

Getting a safety certificate
You must obtain a safety certificate before offering a registered vehicle for sale or disposing of a registered vehicle, other than to a dealer.

Approved inspection stations (AIS) offer vehicle inspections, and are the only businesses in Queensland that can issue safety certificates. An AIS will give you either a handwritten certificate or an electronically issued certificate.

Electronically issued certificates don't need to be displayed on your vehicle when it is listed for sale, however you must be able to produce it if requested by a buyer, buyer's agent, police officer or transport inspector. The AIS will email you a PDF or give you a printed copy of the certificate.

If you obtain a handwritten safety certificate, you must display the certificate (or the blue cover label) on a registered light vehicle from the moment you offer it for sale, including when you:

list the vehicle for sale online
display that it is for sale in public
drive the car with a sign in the window offering it for sale, including wording such as 'Buy me or interested?—Ph 1234 5678'.

Inspection fees—safety certificates (handwritten and electronic)
Vehicle type Fee
Motor vehicles up to 4,500kg GVM $87.65
Trailers over 750kg up to 3,500kg $43.90
Motorcycles $56.35
Example safety certificates (handwritten and electronic)
Handwritten safety certificate
Electronic assigned safety certificate
Electronic unassigned* safety certificate

* An unassigned certificate is issued when your vehicle's details are not recorded in our system (for example, interstate registered vehicles) or do not match what is already recorded in our system.

Getting a safety certificate for an unregistered vehicle
Find out more about the requirements to drive your unregistered vehicle to be registered, which includes getting your safety certificate.

Displaying a safety certificate
Handwritten safety certificates (or the blue cover label) must be displayed in an obvious area, such as:

motorcycle—on the front forks or guard
car—on the windscreen or window
trailer—on the drawbar.
When displayed, all information written on the certificate (or blue cover label) must be able to be seen clearly from outside the vehicle.

You can be fined over $560 if you don't clearly display a handwritten safety certificate (or the blue cover label) on a vehicle—from the moment you offer it for sale.

Electronically issued safety certificates don't need to be displayed on your vehicle when you list it for sale. However, you must have already obtained it and be able to produce it if requested by a buyer, buyer's agent, police officer or transport inspector. This could be printed, or via an electronic method like your smartphone, tablet or computer.

How long are safety certificates valid?
The time a safety certificate is valid depends on who is selling the vehicle:

licensed motor dealers—certificates are valid for 3 months or 1,000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue
all other sellers—certificates are valid for 2 months or 2,000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue.
You can use the same safety certificate to register an unregistered vehicle and then transfer the registration, as long as you do this within the limits set out previously.

You will need to get a new safety certificate every time you sell a vehicle, even if you sell it within the limits set out previously. A single safety certificate can be used for 1 transfer only.

When is a safety certificate not needed?
Selling a vehicle without a safety certificate
Vehicles that are unregistered or are traded to, or between, licensed motor dealers do not need a safety certificate. Vehicles can still be sold for parts but they must be de-registered before being offered for sale.

Transferring a vehicle without a safety certificate
You do not need a safety certificate if the vehicle meets 1 of the exemption criteria. Some exemption situations may include:

the disposer being in an exempt area
a beneficiary of a deceased estate
between spouses (including separated married couples and registered partners – until such time that the divorce or application to end the registered relationship is finalised)
remote locations.
For more information on safety certificate exemptions, call the Department of Transport and Main Roads on 13 23 80.

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Certificates of inspection
Find out about certificates of inspection, which are periodic vehicle inspections for:

trucks—including prime movers and tow trucks
buses
motorhomes over 4.5T GVM
heavy trailers over 3.5T ATM
taxis and limousines.
Need a safety certificate?
Approved inspection stations are now easier to find and listed online.

Maintaining your car
Find out the basic vehicle safety checks you can do to keep your car running smoothly and safely.

Registration

21/01/2020

Increased penalties for mobile phone offences

The Queensland Government has announced tougher penalties for drivers who use their mobile phone illegally while driving.
From 1 February 2020, the penalties for illegally using a mobile phone while driving are increasing from a $400 fine and 3 demerit points to a $1,000 fine and 4 demerit points. This is to help deter people from this dangerous behaviour.
Research shows using a mobile phone while driving can be as risky as drink driving. A driver's response time while texting on a phone is comparable to that of a driver with a blood alcohol reading of between 0.07 and 0.10.
The increased penalties mean that some licence holders, like learners and P-Platers, could lose their licence from just 1 offence.
Double demerit points will still apply to all drivers for a second mobile phone offence within 12 months. This is another $1,000 fine and 8 points and could cost most people their licence.
Bicycle riders will also be fined $1,000, but no demerit points will be issued.
While the penalties are increasing, there are no changes to the current rules for mobile phone use while driving.
Read more about the rules for mobile phone use while driving.
For more information on the risks of mobile phone distraction visit StreetSmarts.

Last updated:3 January 2020

20/11/2018

This is an Email I just received from The Department of Transport and Main Roads about faulty air bags.....

Dear AIS Approval Holder,

You may be aware that on the 28th February 2018, the Federal Government issued a compulsory recall notice in relation to defective Takata airbags. Two types of Takata airbags have been identified as defective. Vehicles containing ‘alpha’ and ‘beta’ airbags are subject to recall.

At the request of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) recently agreed to progress action against vehicles containing the higher risk ‘alpha’ airbags which may ultimately result in the cancellation of registration if the airbags are not replaced. Beta airbags, whilst still defective are not subject to the same risk rating and as a result the ACCC has allowed manufacturers to stagger their recall schedules to ensure all beta airbags are replaced by 31 December 2020.

TMR is now also seeking your support to raise awareness of the recall process for both alpha and beta airbags when inspecting vehicles for the issue of inspection certificates. Whilst the request is not a mandatory requirement of any inspection service that you provide, your support would certainly assist improvement in the recall rate and be greatly appreciated by manufacturers, the ACCC and consumers looking to purchase vehicles.


Scott Notley
Director | Vehicle Standards
Transport Regulation Branch |Customer Services, Safety and Regulation Division | Department of Transport and Main Roads