Roadworthy & Safety Certificates : Queensland Government

Organization : : Government of Queensland
Type of Facility : Roadworthy & Safety Certificates
Country: Australia

Website : https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/roadworthy/index.html

Roadworthy & Safety Certificates:

In Queensland a roadworthy certificate is called a safety certificate.

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A safety certificate is needed when a registered light vehicle is offered for sale in Queensland, or when re-registering an unregistered vehicle. It confirms that a vehicle has passed a minimum safety standard inspection.

Vehicles requiring a safety certificate are:
** cars
** motorcycles
** trailers (including caravans) with an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) of 750kg-3,500kg
** any other vehicles up to 4,500kg gross vehicle mass (GVM).

This inspection covers the basics for the safe operation of the vehicle, such as:
** tyres
** brakes
** steering
** suspension
** body rust or damage
** windscreen
** lights.

A safety certificate inspection is not a comprehensive mechanical inspection. If you are buying a used vehicle, you should contact a motoring group such as RACQ for a full mechanical inspection.

Getting a safety certificate:
You must display a safety certificate 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’.

Approved inspection stations offer vehicle inspections, and are the only businesses in Queensland that can issue safety certificates.

Displaying a safety certificate:
The safety certificate 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 must be able to be seen clearly from outside the vehicle.

You can be fined over $560 if you don’t clearly display a safety certificate on a vehicle—from the moment you offer it for sale.

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 above.

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 above. A single safety certificate can be used for 1 transfer only.

Cancelling your vehicle or boat registration :
** To cancel your vehicle or boat registration, complete the vehicle/recreational ship cancellation of registration application form (F3517) .

** Take this form and your vehicle’s number plates to a transport and motoring customer service centre or, if you live in a rural area, a QGAP office, Magistrates Court or local police station that provides vehicle registration services.

Or, you can mail your completed cancellation of registration form and your number plates or number plate receipt to:
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Vehicle Cancellations
PO Box 5096
Red Hill
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4701

Number plates :
** You will need to hand in your number plates when you submit your cancellation of registration form. For trailers and motorcycles, you will only be able to hand in 1 number plate.

** In Queensland, you can keep your plates if you have personalised or customised plates. If you have moved from interstate you will have to check with the relevant authority if you have personalised or customised plates.

** If 1 or both of your number plates have been lost, stolen or destroyed, you will need to complete the statement on the cancellation of registration form.
** You will receive a receipt for any number plates you hand in.