Slacks Creek roadworthy certificate – Mobile safety inspections across QLD

Whether you live on the Slacks Creek, or elsewhere in Queensland, the same regulations for roadworthy certificates apply.

A roadworthy inspection will consider whether a vehicle meets Queensland's safety standards before it is sold, registered, or used for ride share services (COI). After the completion of a successful inspection, a safety certificate (RWC) is issued, which is a legal requirement in many situations.

Roadworthy inspections can only be conducted by approved inspection stations and licensed operators that provide mobile services like RedBook Inspect and our network of providers.

When do vehicles need a safety certificate?

In Toowoomba, a safety certificate is required in various situations, such as:

• Selling a registered vehicle: If selling a registered vehicle privately, a Safety Certificate is needed to prove the vehicle is roadworthy. However, this is not required in some instances such as when selling to an automotive dealer.
• Transferring registration to Queensland: When transferring a vehicle's registration from another state or territory to Queensland (e.g., moving from interstate to the Slacks Creek), a certificate of roadworthiness is necessary.
• Re-registering an unregistered vehicle: A safety certificate is required when registering an unregistered vehicle, including vehicles with lapsed registrations.

Which vehicles require a safety certificate?

• Passenger vehicles such as cars, utes, vans or any other vehicle with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) up to 4,500kg.
• Motorbikes
• Trailers and caravans with an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) between 750kg - 4,500kg

How to get a roadworthy certificate (RWC) in Slacks Creek?

Follow these three simple steps to obtain your QLD safety certificate:

1. Book an inspection: Schedule an appointment with one of our approved providers.
2. Pass the inspection: Your vehicle will be checked for compliance with Queensland’s safety standards.
3. Get your safety certificate: Once the vehicle passes, a safety certificate will be issued, allowing you to proceed with your sale or registration.

What happens if your vehicle fails the inspection?

If your vehicle doesn’t pass don't worry, you will be given a list of faults that need to be rectified. You have 14 days to complete repairs and return for a re-inspection with the same approved provider.

Inspections for unregistered vehicles in Slacks Creek

If your vehicle is unregistered and needs to be driven on the road to travel to a licensed inspection station, you must carry a valid CTP insurance certificate. Additionally, any number plates must be removed from the vehicle, or you risk being fined.

To avoid the hassle of getting a CTP insurance certificate, book a mobile roadworthy inspection from RedBook Inspect and we'll come inspect the vehicle in your driveway or street.

What about rideshare and passenger vehicles?

If you operate a rideshare or passenger vehicle, an annual safety inspection is required to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy unless exempt.