Safety Certificates

The safety certificate has replaced the roadworthy certificate in November 1999. A safety certificate covers basic requirements from the Code of Practice that could affect the operation of the vehicle safely, examples:-

·         Windscreen

·         Tyres

·         Steering

·         Suspension

·         Body rust

·         Safety belts

·         Lights.

·         Body damage

The Safety Certificate is designed to offer buyers better protection when purchasing a vehicle.

What vehicles must have Certificates:-

·         From the time you want to sell the vehicle and have it on public display

·         Vehicles up to 4.5 tonne

Vehicle for sale without Certificate:-

·         Vehicles that are unregistered

The vehicle has to be taken to an AIS (Authorised Inspection Station). These are listed on the Queensland Transport web site. At the AIS, a set fee is charged to inspect the vehicle. After the inspection, faults, if any are to be noted and issued to the vehicle owner or person who has requested the inspection. Once these faults have been rectified a certificate of safety can be issued.

Noted on the Certificate, the current millage and the date. There are two terms of validity one for a dealer and one for the public.

For the Public Roadworthy:-

·         It is valid for two (2) months or 2000 klms (whichever is first)

·         Can only be used for one new registration and transfer to the same person

·         Cannot be used for more than one transfer on the same registered vehicle

For Dealers Roadworthy:-

·         It is valid for 3 months or 1000 klms (whichever is first)

Roadworthy exemptions:-

·         Certain parts of Queensland are exempt, rural areas etc

Displaying Certificates:-

·         On a trailer (on the draw bar)

·         On a car (front windscreen).

·         On a motor bike(front forks)

Failing to display correctly on a vehicle will attract an on the spot fine of $500.