Light Trailers (LT) Over 750kg to 3500kg ATM Require a safety certificate 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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PRICE: $41.25

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This includes :

• Boat Trailers

• Car Trailers

• Camper Trailers

• Horse Floats

• Caravans

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

• Identification

• Modifications

• Wheels & Tyres

• Brakes

• Suspension

• Chassis rust or damage

• Coupling

• Lights and Electrical Components

A Safety Certificate will be issued if the vehicle complies in all these areas to the National Code Of Practice.

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What Happens If The Vehicle Fails?

Queensland Transport allows 14 days from the date of first inspection to have any defects rectified. If the repairs are completed within the 14 days a re-inspection will occur and if a repairs are in-accordance with the National Code Of Practice then the Safety Certificate will be issued. There will no charge for the re-inspection as long as it is within the 14 days from the original inspection it will be free of charge.

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Displaying Your Safety Certificate?

Handwritten  safety certificates (or the blue cover label) must be displayed in an obvious area, such as:​

• trailer—on the drawbar.

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When displayed, all information written on the certificate (or blue cover label) must be able to be seen clearly from outside the vehicle.

You can be fined over $560 if you don't clearly display a handwritten safety certificate (or the blue cover label) on a vehicle—from the moment you offer it for sale.

Electronically issued safety certificates don't need to be displayed on your vehicle when you list it for sale. However, you must have already obtained it and be able to produce it if requested by a buyer, buyer's agent, police officer or transport inspector. This could be printed, or via an electronic method like your smartphone, tablet or computer.

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How Long Are Safety Certificates Valid For?

The time a safety certificate is valid depends on who is selling the vehicle:

• licensed motor dealers—certificates are valid for 3 months or 1,000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue

• all other sellers—certificates are valid for 2 months or 2,000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue.

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