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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
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What is a Green Slip?
A Green Slip is an insurance policy linked to your vehicle that provides cover
for compulsory third party (CTP) personal injury insurance when you or
the person driving your vehicle is the driver at fault in an accident, and in
certain circumstances regardless of who was at fault.
CTP Insurance is compulsory, and must be taken out when registering a motor
vehicle. Wherever you live in New South Wales, your Green Slip will only cover
your vehicle if it is registered. If it is not registered you may be personally
liable for any injuries you cause in a motor vehicle accident.
Australia wide, 24 hours a day, your CTP insurance covers:
- Your passengers
- Other road users, such as drivers, passengers, pedestrians,
cyclists, motor cyclists and pillion passengers
- Injuries caused through the use of a trailer
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.
Blue Slip Inspections
A blue slip is an unregistered vehicle safety inspection report, issued by an
AUVIS, which proves a vehicle has passed the required roadworthiness, design and
identity standards.
This is used:
- To establish an unregistered vehicle registration.
- When an interstate vehicle is registered in NSW for the
first time
- Second-hand vehicles (including interstate and imported
vehicles) may be selected for an additional inspection by the
RTA's specialised vehicle identity unit.
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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