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In Queensland, a roadworthy certificate – officially called a Safety Certificate – is the legal document confirming your vehicle meets the state’s minimum safety standards.
Most Queenslanders know it as a “roadworthy” or “RWC,” but the official term used by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a Safety Certificate. Both names refer to exactly the same document – issued under the same process, by the same type of accredited provider, carrying the same legal weight.
A Safety Certificate is issued by a Queensland Government-approved Approved Inspection Station (AIS) after a vehicle passes a minimum safety standard inspection. It confirms that on the day of inspection, the vehicle’s safety-critical components met the standards required for legal road use in Queensland.
It’s important to understand that a roadworthy certificate is not a full mechanical inspection – it confirms safety compliance, not mechanical perfection. If you’re buying a used vehicle, a safety certificate is the seller’s legal obligation, but we recommend arranging a separate pre-purchase mechanical inspection for your own peace of mind.
No. In Queensland, “roadworthy certificate,” “safety certificate,” and “RWC” are all the same document. Other Australian states use different names — NSW uses a “pink slip,” Victoria has its own format — but none are valid for Queensland transactions. Only a Queensland-issued Safety Certificate from an accredited AIS is accepted here.
Official name: Safety Certificate (commonly called Roadworthy or RWC)
Issued by: TMR-accredited Approved Inspection Stations (AIS) only.
Seller’s responsibility: In Queensland, it is the seller – not the buyer — who must obtain and provide the safety certificate. Fines over $700 apply for failing to do so.
All inspections are carried out by trained professionals in accordance with Queensland regulations.
We’re the only privately owned independent inspection specialist in Queensland. We don’t run a repair shop, so our only agenda is providing reliable and honest car safety services.
Our founder, Richard Scott, draws on generations of automotive experience and has hand-picked a specialised team to deliver the highest standard. We make Queensland roads safer, one vehicle at a time.
Most roadworthy inspections take around 15 minutes on average. You’re welcome to relax in our air-conditioned waiting room while we inspect your vehicle, or simply leave it with us and come back later.
Most roadworthy inspections take around 15 minutes on average. You’re welcome to relax in our air-conditioned waiting room while we inspect your vehicle, or simply leave it with us and come back later.
Simply book your appointment and we’ll have your roadworthy certificate or registration ready in 15 minutes. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch!
