Mobile Roadworthies and Safety Certificates for cars, bikes and trailers on the Gold Coast

When do I need a Safety Certificate

(or Roadworthy)?

In Queensland a safety certificate is needed when:

A registered light vehicle is offered for sale in Queensland OR transferring registration to a new owner OR when transferring to Queensland registration  from another state or territory OR when re-registering  an unregistered vehicle.

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

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This inspection covers the basic vehicle safety standards for many components including tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, body rust or damage, windscreen and lights.

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The Vehicle Inspection Guidelines explain how a safety certificate inspection is performed and the reasons a vehicle may fail an inspection. A safety certificate inspection is not a comprehensive mechanical inspection on the quality or life expectancy of a vehicle. 

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