QLD Safety Certificate Frequently Asked Questions

There is no difference between a Safety Certificate and a Roadworthy Certificate, both terms are used for the same legal document that is required by the QLD Government when selling a car or transferring ownership.

This inspection covers the basic vehicle safety standards for many components including:

• brakes
• steering
• suspension
• tyres
• body rust or damage
• windscreen
• lights

• When a registered vehicle is offered for sale
• Transferring registration to a new owner
• Transferring to Queensland registration from another state or territory
• When re-registering an unregistered vehicle 

No Problem. We can still carry out the inspection and issue a Roadworthy Certificate.

Safety Certificates/Roadworthy Certificates are valid for 2 months or 2000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue. 

If your vehicle does not meet the minimum safety standards set out by the Queensland Department of Transports Code of Practise on its first inspection, you will have 14 days from the first inspection date to rectify faults. A second inspection will be required with a reduced call out fee to inspect repairs and issue a Safety Certificate.