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Driving an unregistered vehicle is a serious
offence that can have far-reaching and
catastrophic consequences. It’s a scary thought
when you think about what could happen if your
vehicle is unregistered.
Making sure cars are roadworthy is a big part
of the registration system. It’s also about
protecting people –every vehicle must be
registered to be covered by compulsory third
party insurance. This insurance makes sure that
everyone is covered for personal injury if
someone is hurt in a crash.
Here’s the rundown on what the different
roadworthiness inspections, and how to make sure
you’re covered.
Car Pre-purchase
Inspections
This is a fully comprehensive inspection
report which includes a complete check of the
vehicle. The inspection involves a thorough
jacked up examination of all mechanical
components and also the bodywork, paintwork and
under structure, for evidence of any damage or
unsatisfactory repair work.
The interior and electrical components are
checked and the vehicle’s electronic control
unit checked for any fault codes followed by a
road test. If you are buying a second hand car
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Pink Slip Inspection -
We are your Registration Inspection Station
This is a safety inspection report that
proves your car is roadworthy. All vehicles more
than three years old require a safety inspection
as a condition of registration renewal.
Your registration renewal notice will advise you
if your vehicle needs an inspection. To get the
pink slip, you need to take your vehicle to an
Authorised Inspection Station (AIS).
E-Safety Check
This is a pink slip that has been sent to the
RTA electronically. This allows you to renew
your rego online or by phone. You must visit an
e-Safety Check Inspection Station to get your
e-Safety Check.
White Slip
An inspection report rejection slip. It
details the repairs required before a vehicle
can be registered. Once the repairs are carried
out and you have the vehicle re-inspected, the
vehicle will receive a pink or blue slip.
Driving an unregistered vehicle attracts
on-the-spot fines ($1007 for driving uninsured
and unregistered) and four demerit points. If
the matter goes to court, the court can impose
fines of up to $2200 for driving unregistered
and $5500 for driving uninsured..
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