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Please note This document is updated annually. All drivers should refer to the department's website at www.tmr.qld.gov.au for updates on any change. Learner and provisional drivers should also refer to the Learner Driver Kit and Provisional 1 and 2 Handbooks provided at the time of licence issue for the most current information about the conditions under which they are licensed to drive.

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Your vehicle
 Buying a used vehicle  Registering your vehicle  Insuring your vehicle  Looking after your vehicle

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Buying a used vehicle
Safety certificate
A registered vehicle that is offered for sale must have a current safety certificate displayed in a conspicuous place. You do not need a certificate for a trailer with an aggregate trailer mass that doesn’t exceed 750 kg. A safety certificate offers consumers protection—buyers can be sure the vehicle is safe to drive because it has undergone a basic safety inspection before being offered for sale. A safety certificate covers basic safety functions such as:  tyres  brakes  steering  suspension However, a safety certificate does not mean the vehicle is in top condition. Before you buy a used vehicle, it’s always wise to have a qualified independent mechanic check out the vehicle’s engine, gearbox, differential and other equipment. A safety certificate can only be issued by inspection stations—service stations, garages or workshops—which have been approved to conduct vehicle inspections. As a safety certificate must be displayed on a registered vehicle from the time it is offered for sale, if the certificate is not displayed, it is likely the vehicle has not been checked and you should not purchase it. A safety certificate used by dealers must not have been issued more than three months or 1,000 km prior to sale. For private sellers, the safety certificate must not have been issued more than two months or 2,000 km prior to sale. To help choose the best ‘green car’ for you, the Commonwealth Government’s Green Vehicle Guide (www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au) provides information on vehicle fuel consumption for both new and used vehicles and greenhouse and air pollution ratings for new vehicles. It also includes a fuel consumption database for vehicles manufactured between 1986 and 2003, plus more ‘greener motoring’ information about how to drive and maintain any vehicle efficiently.  body rust or damage  windscreen  lights.

Vehicle history check
Consider purchasing a vehicle information certificate (VCheck) to:  ensure you are paying for the right vehicle  obtain details of the vehicle’s history, including whether the vehicle has been stolen or involved in an accident and that there is no money owing on the vehicle.

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Visit Services online at www.tmr.qld.gov.au or ask your car dealership for a VCheck.

Buyer’s checklist
 The vehicle has a Queensland safety certificate.  The safety certificate is displayed on the vehicle.  The issuing approved inspection station’s name is on it.  The safety certificate is still valid.  An independent mechanic has inspected the vehicle.  The seller has a registration certificate in their name—although this is not proof of legal ownership.  Consider purchasing a vehicle information certificate (VCheck) to establish the vehicle’s history and if it is recorded as a stolen or written-off vehicle (may include a Register of encumbered vehicles [REVS] check).  Obtain a REVS certificate to ensure there is no money owing on the vehicle. For enquiries, contact SmartService Queensland on 131 304, or 1300 658 030 if you are outside Brisbane.  If the vehicle runs on gas or has gas fittings or systems it may require a gas certificate.  Ensure a transfer application is complete and signed by yourself and the seller and lodge it with the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Registering your vehicle
A vehicle must be registered before you can use it on the road, including driving and parking. Registration fees help fund the development and maintenance of the road network. Registration includes the cost of compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, which covers the owner and driver of a motor vehicle for legal liability arising from the use of the vehicle causing injury to another person. CTP insurance does not cover damage to property, including vehicles. The person in whose name a vehicle is registered is the ‘registered operator’. This person is responsible for its operation on the road. The registered operator must be a person or other legal entity. If the vehicle is a heavy vehicle, the person must be 18 years or older. The Department of Transport and Main Roads will currently allow two individual registered operators to be recorded. However, further transactions for this vehicle may be authorised by either operator. Registration is not proof of legal ownership. You can only register a vehicle in Queensland if its garage address (where it is based or from where it regularly operates) is in Queensland. You must provide evidence of a Queensland garage address when registering a vehicle. You must notify any change of address within 14 days.

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If you have a vehicle registered in another state and you are living in Queensland, you must register the vehicle in Queensland within 14 days of Queensland becoming the vehicle’s garage address.

How to register a motor vehicle
 Complete a Vehicle registration application form, available at a Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre, any of the agencies listed on page 170, or from www.transport.qld.gov.au/registration.  Choose an authorised insurer and obtain a CTP insurance certificate—you do not need the certificate for trailers or caravans if they are being towed by a vehicle registered in Queensland, as they are covered by the registered towing vehicle. If the vehicle is currently registered interstate, you do not need to arrange insurance. Instead, you can nominate an insurance company when you lodge your application for Queensland registration and pay the insurance premium to the Department of Transport and Main Roads, who will forward it on to your nominated insurer.  The completed form and CTP insurance certificate cover you to take the vehicle on the road for the purpose of registering the vehicle without the need for an unregistered vehicle permit—see opposite  Check the application form to see if you need a safety certificate or certificate of inspection. To obtain the safety certificate, take your vehicle to an approved inspection station for an inspection. You must carry your completed Vehicle registration application form and the CTP insurance certificate. You must present the original of the safety certificate or certificate of inspection (if required) to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.  If your vehicle is fuelled by gas or has gas appliances, you must present the relevant gas certificate from an authorised gas installer, unless exempt. For used vehicles, the issue date of the certificate must not be more than three months before the lodgement date of registration.  Go to a Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre or any of the agencies listed on page 174 to register the vehicle. You will need the following to register your vehicle: - a completed Vehicle registration application form - a CTP insurance certificate - a safety certificate or a certificate of inspection (if applicable) - a gas certificate (if applicable) - personal identification—see Evidence of identity, page 11 - evidence of the vehicle’s origin (i.e. previous registration certificate) - evidence of the Queensland garage address

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- payment for the registration—call 13 23 80 or visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au for the exact cost. You will need to pay duty unless you qualify for one of the exemption categories listed on the application form.  If registering a company or business vehicle, you will need to provide a certificate of company or business registration. If registering a business vehicle, identification of either a principal or the company behind the business is required. If someone is representing you, they must show personal identification and written authority to act on behalf of you or the company.  If driving or towing your unregistered vehicle on the road, you will need an unregistered vehicle permit. Permits can be issued for up to seven days. You must first obtain the appropriate CTP insurance certificate from your CTP insurer for the required number of days. Present this certificate at a Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre or any of the agencies listed on page 174, with your application for an unregistered vehicle permit. If your vehicle has number plates, you must return them before you get the permit. An unregistered vehicle permit will only be issued if the vehicle is in safe condition. Please note, you must not carry a load or use the vehicle for other purposes while your vehicle is under a permit. If you have bought a new vehicle, the motor vehicle dealer will register it before you take delivery. You will need to show personal identification, verify and sign the completed registration application form and pay the fees to the dealer.

How to register a motorised wheelchair
To be eligible to register a motorised wheelchair with free CTP insurance, you must provide a current doctor’s certificate stating that, due to severe movement impairment, you need to use a motorised wheelchair for assisted travel. You must also provide a Motorised Wheelchair Statement Individual form (F4414), declaring that the wheelchair will be solely used by the registered operator. For more information about these rules for motorised wheelchairs, see Motorised wheelchairs, page 126. Motorised wheelchairs can be registered or transferred to an eligible individual or organisation.

Transferring registration
If you have acquired a registered, second-hand vehicle you will need to transfer the registration to your name within 14 days.  Lodge a completed Vehicle registration transfer form at a Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre or any of the agencies listed on page 174. The acquirer (buyer) and disposer (seller) must sign both parts of the completed application form. The disposer must keep the completed Part B

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Notice of disposal section of the transfer form until the registration is transferred out of their name.  Supply the original copy of the Queensland safety certificate or certificate of inspection. You do not need a certificate for a trailer with an aggregate trailer mass that doesn’t exceed 750 kg.  Provide a gas certificate (if applicable).  Show personal identification—see Evidence of identity, page 14.  Pay a transfer fee and duty if applicable.  If the disposer reasonably believes the acquirer has not lodged part A of the Vehicle registration transfer application within 14 days, they may lodge part B (Notice of disposal) of the transfer application. It is important for the disposer to retain part B until the vehicle has been transferred.

Renewing registration
You will need to renew your registration. A renewal notice will be sent to you about five weeks before your registration expiry date. Notify the Department of Transport and Main Roads when you change your address so the renewal notice reaches you. If you do not receive a renewal notice, you are still responsible for paying the registration fee and CTP insurance by the expiry date. If you do not renew your registration by the expiry date, your registration lapses and a reinstatement fee will be payable. You can pay your registration using any one of these convenient options:  On the internet—go to Services online at www.tmr.qld.gov.au  BPAY—an efficient and easy way to pay your renewal notice over the phone. All you need is a BPAY access PIN. Call your bank for details  By mail—send your cheque or money order to GPO Box 2211, Brisbane QLD 4001  Australia Post—pay in person by cash, cheque or EFTPOS  Other agencies (Queensland government agencies, Magistrates Court offices or police remitting stations in areas where there is no Department of Transport and Main Roads office)  The Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centres—pay in person by cash, cheque or money order or by EFTPOS (all major credit cards accepted). For more information about registration, including transfers of personalised plates, concessional registrations and taxis and limousines, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au, contact your nearest Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre or call 13 23 80.

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Insuring your vehicle
There are different kinds of insurance for your vehicle.  Compulsory Third Party insurance (CTP) is paid with your registration. It is illegal to drive an unregistered vehicle with no CTP coverage. CTP insurance covers vehicle owners and drivers who are legally and financially liable for personal injury to another person in the event of a motor vehicle accident. For further information please visit the Motor Accident Commission website: www.maic.qld.gov.au.  Third party property damage insurance covers you if you cause damage to other people’s property, but does not cover loss of, or repairs to, your own vehicle or property.  Fire, theft and third party property insurance protects you against damage to other people’s property, as well as covering your own vehicle for damage caused by fire or theft.  Comprehensive insurance gives full cover to your vehicle for property damage, but does not cover injuries to people. Comprehensive insurance protects you against damage to other people’s property, as well as covering your vehicle for property damage. Your vehicle must be safe and registered at all times while using the road. If you make any structural changes to your vehicle, they’ll need to be approved by the Department of Transport and Main Roads officers or an agent. Your insurance policy may not cover you if you modify your vehicle without approval and it is involved in a crash. If you cause a crash with the level of alcohol in your blood or breath over your alcohol limit, the insurer will pay all CTP insurance claims, however the insurer has the right to recover the cost from you. For more information, contact your insurance company.

Looking after your vehicle
If you look after your vehicle, you’ll cut fuel costs, improve your safety by minimising engine wear and tear, and help reduce your vehicle’s pollution levels. Maintaining your car will also improve its re-sale value.

Try these tips:
 Service your vehicle as specified in the manufacturer’s handbook.  Only fill your petrol tank to the first click as petrol pumped in after this point is ejected into the overflow unit and wasted when the petrol heats and expands as the car is in use.

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 Drive smoothly without heavy acceleration.  Remove unnecessary weight from the boot and roof racks. In between services, a weekly inspection of your car is recommended. You should check:  engine oil and transmission fluid (if your car is fitted with automatic transmission)  that brake and clutch fluid reservoirs are between the minimum and maximum levels  fan belt  water and radiator hoses  battery  windscreen washers, wipers and wiper blades  that you have a car jack  pressures of the tyres including the spare wheel  wheels for damage, and the wheel nuts  external lights  external damage to the vehicle  horn  steering  handbrake  footbrake and clutch pedal  internal lights and instruments  seatbelts. A Department of Transport and Main Roads inspector may pull over your vehicle anywhere, anytime in south-east Queensland to test your vehicle’s pollution levels. Your vehicle will be given a GOOD, FAIR or POOR pollution rating. If your vehicle produces visible smoke for more than 10 seconds, anyone may report it to the Smoky Vehicle Hotline (13 20 19), resulting in a requirement to fix the problem. To report vehicles to the hotline you need the location, time and date of the sighting, the vehicle type, colour and make, registration number, and the name and address of the person reporting (to be kept confidential). For more information about Aircare, the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ program for promoting clean air practices, visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/environment.

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