DEFECTIVE VEHICLES In South Australia

Can I drive my vehicle while defected? Authorisation to drive prior to inspection

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If you require any further information please contact: Vehicle Services bookings 1300 882 247 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday Vehicle Standards 1300 882 248 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure PO Box 1 Walkerville SA 5081 www.dtei.sa.gov.au

Brakes hoses and pipes in good condition with no sign of aftermarket wheels marked with leaks, chang, cracks or other signs of deterioration offset, width, manufacturers brakes to operate evenly identification and standard of of manufacture all braking components wheel track within specified limits (hoses/calipers/discs/pedal) to be acceptable standard Please note - for passenger for road use cars manufactured on or after cables in good condition, 1 January 1973, the tyres with no joins, broken strands, tted must be within 15mm kinks or corrosion of the overall diameters) and the wheel rims must be within cables, hoses and pipes 50mm of the diameter listed on correctly secured the tyre placard. pedal not to have spongy Wheels & Tyres Cont. tyres of correct size, type and load rating Suspension & Steering no excessive wear or free play no component to be bent, broken, cracked, heated or welded sufcient ground clearance and suspension travel to meet legal requirements all attachment points in good condition and secure steering wheel in good condition and either original equipment or an acceptable standard for road use suspension and steering to move freely with no binding or jamming. feel, excessive travel, or require excessive force to operate all other components in good condition, not leaking, securely mounted and correctly adjusted. Please note - The operation of brakes (including the handbrake) will be tested.

General windscreen not to be excessively cracked, chipped or scratched all glass to be safety glass and have the appropriate Standards markings lm tint, if tted, to comply with The Road Trafc Act Vehicle Standards Rules 1999 rule 44 no fuel leaks LP gas system to be correctly installed, in good condition, and with an LPG compliance plate tted (LPG compliance plates cannot be transferred from one vehicle to another) all door and bonnet latches to work correctly speakers to be securely mounted additional switches and gauges not mounted in a position likely to increase injury in a crash.

Your vehicle must be covered by some form of registration: either a current registration, an unregistered vehicle permit or a traders plate. The police ofcer or DTEI inspector will stipulate on the defect notice the amount of time that you may use the vehicle unrestricted (maximum of 72 hours). Once that time expires, you can only drive the vehicle on the road to and from the places of repair, inspection, or to your home depot. Vehicles with defect notices marked Lift Tow may not be driven on the road until repaired.

Once repaired, vehicles may be given authorisation to be used in an unrestricted capacity on the road, prior to inspection. To gain authorisation you need to contact DTEI and make a booking for inspection. You then must attend in person with your vehicle to a police station or DTEI inspection station and provide the following information: the booking details for inspection with DTEI proof the vehicle registration is still current proof of repairs. If the police ofcer or inspector is satised that the vehicle is safe they then may give authorisation for its use.

You NEED to Know

MR 857 12/07

Mechanical and safety-related faults could contribute to a crash

Why are vehicles defected?

Vehicle inspection

Inspection fees

What is inspected?

Vehicles become unroadworthy for many reasons. These can include obvious faults, such as bald tyres and faulty brakes, or when the vehicle no longer meets or does not conform to the Road Traffic Act and Regulations and the Australian Design Rules. Mechanical and safety-related faults could contribute to a crash or increase the likelihood of injuries to you, your passengers and other road users. Vehicles that have been defected are inspected for roadworthiness to make sure that these faults have been corrected to make the vehicle safe and legal. It is important to remember that the police and Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) Vehicle Services inspectors only defect vehicles to ensure your safety and the safety of others using the roads.

When your vehicle is defected by a police ofcer or DTEI inspector the driver will be instructed to either present the vehicle to a nominated police station, or to contact DTEI to arrange a date and time for a defect inspection. The police may choose to clear minor defects such as lights, tyres, horn or wipers but they will not clear defect notices that have been directed to DTEI for a more detailed inspection. If you are told to take your defected vehicle to the police for inspection, they will check if the defected items have been attended to. If they are satised the faults have been rectied, they may remove the defect notice from your vehicle. However, if the police determine there are still faults present, or they notice further faults not listed on the defect notice, they may re-defect the vehicle or they can refer the vehicle to DTEI for a full roadworthiness inspection.

Within the metropolitan area of Adelaide, inspections of serious defects (for example brakes, steering or suspension) and all other roadworthiness inspections, are undertaken at DTEIs Vehicle Inspection Station at Kateena Street, Regency Park. To book your vehicle inspection, please ring 1300 882 247. Country residents may arrange for the DTEI inspection in their region by calling 1300 882 247 (free call). Inspectors examine the entire vehicle to make sure it is safe to be driven on the road. This means inspecting all components that affect the safety of you, your passengers, and other road users.

They also inspect the vehicle to ensure it meets environmental requirements for exhaust emissions, noise and other items required by the Vehicles Standards Rules. Before bringing your vehicle in for inspection, make sure it is clean inside, underneath and in the engine compartment. If you have ensured that all possible defects have been corrected, there is less likelihood of it needing a second inspection. Vehicles that are excessively dirty will not be inspected and you will have to make a new appointment and pay another fee.

Fees are prescribed by Parliament and normally increase with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). DTEI must collect these fees and when you ring to book your inspection you will be advised of the fee at that time. A fee is charged every time you present your vehicle for inspection. Payment for fees charged for inspections must be made prior to the inspection being undertaken. When making your inspection booking you can choose to pay your fee over the phone by credit card.

The following list briey describes the main items that will be checked. It is a good idea to check these items yourself rst or have your vehicle inspected by a competent mechanic before bringing it to DTEI. Vehicles that are used for specic applications such as restricted access vehicles, modied vehicles and vehicles used for hire, fare or reward. Electrical Systems all lights and turn signals in good working condition all wiring and connections in good condition horn, windscreen wipers and washers in good working condition. Engine engine mounts secure and in good condition emission controls tted and operating no excessive exhaust smoke or oil leaks heavy vehicle speed limiter set correctly, if required.

Please Note passenger cars manufactured on or after 1 January 1974 must be tted with the original induction system, camshaft and associated emission control systems. Non standard blow off valves, turbo timers, boost controls, turbos, engine management systems or engine internals are not permitted, unless previously approved. Seats & Seat Belts original equipment or approved seat belts tted seat belts correctly secured no structural damage or modications to seats seat belts not excessively worn, damaged or frayed buckles, retractors and seat adjusters working properly correct number of seat belts for seating positions all child restraints to be easily accessible, with no modications within 200mm of the anchorage.

Please Note passenger cars manufactured on or after 1 July 1976 must have the appropriate number of child restraint anchor points tted. Body & Chassis no cracks or rust in structural components no unsealed holes in rewall no sharp edges or projections all repairs done to an acceptable standard mudguards covering tyres. Exhaust complete exhaust system mounted correctly no leaks or excessive noise outlet is to the rear of any body opening and not under the body. Wheels & Tyres wheel studs and nuts in good condition, none broken or missing no buckled, bent or cracked rims tyres in good condition with sufcient tread depth
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