Roadworthy Certificate “Must Know” Facts
A safety certificate is a document that an authorized mechanic has filled out to evaluate the current status and verify whether or not it is safe for use.
Safety certificates include:
- Who can issue safety certificates
- How much to charge for a safety certificate
- What items are required to pass/fail a safety certificate
When Do You Need a Safety Certificate?
When advertising vehicles for sale, it is important to know the Motor Vehicle Advertising legislation. To sell motorcycles (or any powered vehicles) by way of advertisement in Queensland, the seller must display an Approved Notice at the buyer’s request or the dealer’s place of business and before a vehicle is offered for sale to the public when advertising a vehicle for sale – unlike most other states!
When your registration is about to expire – you have 3 months to renew it before you can be fined for driving without a valid license on board. You then have 60 days to get your vehicle reregistered once you’ve applied for new plates and the departments which are responsible for reregistration (in particular VicRoads) are notorious for taking their time with public applications, so always allow enough time ahead of any due dates to snap up new plates in time!
To register an unregistered vehicle – this process is fairly simple. Still, it is also important that you only buy a car with all its visual interfaces (especially lights and indicators) in good working condition and meets specific safety requirements like fitting seatbelts. Most importantly, though, remember that when you are buying an “unregistered vehicle”, you will need to provide a “safety certificate” along with a “new registration application form”.
What If Your Car Does Not Pass The Inspection?
If your car fails its first inspection, you will have 14 days to return it to add * new * failed elements. If all of the failed items from the first attempt have been replaced and your car still does not pass inspection, you will be required to pay for another inspection and safety certificate.
If you fail to return for re-inspection within 14 days, the safety certificate will be cancelled, and you must pay for another inspection. Your car cannot legally operate until a new report has been issued.
What Happens If Your Safety Certificate Expires?
Suppose your safety certificate expires – and you still haven’t sold your car or transferred the rego. In that case, you must take your vehicle for another full inspection and pay for another safety certificate.
Advertisement – a car with an expired safety certificate displayed in the window of a car for sale is as good as no safety certificate at all
What If Your Vehicle Is Modified?
Modified vehicles fall into several categories depending on the type of modification.
Minor Modifications – generally involve the installation of accessories. Provided the vehicle still meets the required standards, minor modifications do not require written approval. E.g. long-range aerials, tow bars, roof racks.
Basic Modifications –Modifications to a vehicle have become more noticeable but do not require written approval. However, basic modification of the vehicles must still meet the applicable requirements in NCC (National Code of Compliance) and ADR’s whether it is simply lowering or raising a car, replacing wheels etc.
Modifications Under a Code of Practice – are complex modifications that can seriously affect the safety of a vehicle if not performed properly. The complex modification must be performed following the approved codes of practice based on accepted vehicle engineering practices.
Specific Alterations – are alterations beyond the scope of the approved codes of practice and should be applied for and approved by State Transport Authorities.
Conclusion
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