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.
Blue Slip Inspections
Authorised Blue Slip Inspection Station
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.
A Blue Slip is used for
- 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)
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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