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Frank7214
15 years ago

FIDDLY vehicle registration stickers may soon be a thing of the past.

Queensland's Transport Department will investigate the possibility of phasing out labels as part of its review of the vehicle registration system.

The directive would follow a move by the Western Australia Government, which announced it would stop using the labels in an attempt to save up to $2 million a year on printing and postage costs.

"As part of this review, we will consider the need for vehicle registration labels in light of emerging technology," the spokeswoman said.

"However, there are no immediate plans to do away with vehicle registration labels in Queensland."

The new WA system will be introduced from January 1.

WA Premier Colin Barnett said vehicle owners would still be sent accounts to pay registration, but they would no longer be required to display stickers on their cars.

Details are to be registered electronically and police will be able to tap into a new radio network to access individual's registration details.

"The new system gives police instant access to the state's vehicle registration database via computers located in all police vehicles," Barnett said.

"Police also have automatic number plate recognition cameras, similar to the Multanova (speed) cameras, which can record and assess number plates as vehicles pass by."

Ozbiker69
15 years ago

Very interesting indeed.

Frank7214
15 years ago

It would be great if other states follow.

kiteman
15 years ago

Yeh, it comes in here in WA next January.

But, what happens if you go look at buying a second hand car that you've seen advertised. You take it for a test drive and some kid runs out in front of you, so it's your fault for being there and he gets hurt badly. What if the car is not registered and therefore uninsured either by the State Public Insurance or the owners own car insurance?

Will we be able to phone up a Police number to check before we get into the car? Unlikely!!!

kiteman
15 years ago

Mine was tucked up under the rear number plate on my WideGlide. Cop gave me a hard time 'cos it was mounted on the bottom right corner of the plate and not the bottom left corner. Arsehole!

Frank7214
15 years ago

In NSW you can go onto the RTA website under free registration check and check if the car is actually registered. Dont know about other states.

kiteman
15 years ago

Fair point Frank but only any use if you have a roaming Internet laptop with you when you go car shopping!! )

Frank7214
15 years ago

Sometimes most of the details are on the add, if not ring owner and ask for the required details and do the checks before leaving home. Most people will oblige if they wish to sell the vehicle. I have my own checklist created on word which I use. My Laptop follows me where ever I go except when riding.

Frank7214

15 years ago

This is what I use when purchasing vehicles.

Ring and ask owner to provide registration number, V.I.N and engine number to carry out REVS CHECK which will tell if vehicle has been written off previously and if any monies owing. Check if vehicle is currently registered and no concessions by going into the RTA website under my records before leaving home

Vehicle details

Rego Number

Kilometres

Year, make and model

Registration expiry

From the outside

Check general appearance of body. Check for bumps, dents, ripples, mismatched colours and panels out of alignment

Check for rust around doors, windows, body, boot, or under carpet

Check front shock absorbers

Check all tyres

Check all doors open and close, windows wind up and down & door locks with key

Inspect front and rear windscreens

Inspect all rear view mirrors

Check front blinkers, headlights high and low beam

Check rear taillights, brake lights, blinkers and number plate lights

Is there a towbar fitted

Sit in drivers seat

Check all instrument gauges work including fuel and temperature, ABS and AIR bag light

Does horn work

Check windscreen wipers and washers work

Check windscreen demister works

Check radio works

Does air conditioning work

Check interior light working

Check hand brake and warning light

If auto, check auto starting locking device

Check if ignition key can be removed when started

Check steering wheel , lock and column

Check steering wheel movement

Are the seat belts in good condition

Is the upholstery, headlining, trim and carpets in good condition

Can the seats and headrests be adjusted

Check condition of brake and clutch pedal rubbers

Open the bonnet

Check engine appearance including oil leaks

Remove engine oil filler cap, dipstick and check for grey or milky coloured oil

If auto, check transmission oil fluid

Check battery and mounting

Check water and radiator condition

Start Engine

Start engine and listen for strange noises

Check engine smoke and exhaust leaks

Road test

Check for overheating

Press brakes several times and check the car follows a straight line and brakes in a straight line

Listen for unusual noises

Check transmission changes smoothly

Negotiation and identity check

If satisfied check V.I.N and engine number with rego papers and rego label

Sellers drivers licence matches rego papers. If not, why and who is owner.

Has the car been transferred recently? Check rego papers

Why are you selling car?

How long have you owned car?

Sellers licence number

Sellers name

VIN

Engine number

Got the car

Check if spare wheel and jack

All keys including those for the ignition, glove box, boot and alarm

The service books, owners manual and log book

Instructions for working of alarm if fitted

Location of kill switch if fitted

Radio security number

Peter
15 years ago

Just when I bought my cylindrical rego holder.

Frank7214
15 years ago

This checklist seems exhausting, but it only takes 15 min of your time for the inspection and maybe 10 min for the electronic checks. How much do you go through when purchasing a property? Your vehicle is normally the second largest purchase that you do in life. If the vehicle sells to someone else, that vehicle was not meant to be in your life. Buyer beware.