Quite simply – no. You cannot drive a car to an MOT station without insurance – and if you do, you could be subject to prosecution, fixed-penalty fines – and possibly even have your car confiscated and destroyed.
It is illegal to drive without compulsory third party (CTP) insurance in Australia. CTP insurance provides compensation for bodily harm caused by a vehicle in an accident and is mandatory in all states and territories. It must be taken out at the time a vehicle is registered.
It is illegal to drive any car in Australia, new or used, without compulsory third party insurance. The only time you can possibly legally drive an uninsured car is when you have to get the vehicle registered.
How long does an MOT take? An average MOT test takes between 45 and 60 minutes, but there are a couple of other things to take into consideration. First, if your vehicle fails the test and repairs are needed this will take longer.
Driving a vehicle that's failed
You can take your vehicle away if: your current MOT certificate is still valid. no 'dangerous' problems were listed in the MOT.
You must get an MOT for your vehicle by either: the third anniversary of its registration. the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old.
Remember, if you have recently been involved in a car or transport accident and are concerned about being behind on your registration payments, don't hesitate - make your payment ASAP and within the 28 day grace period to ensure all your TAC benefits and entitlements are available to you.
Yes, you can have your vehicle repossessed for not having car insurance. Auto insurance is part of your loan agreement. In addition, driving without liability insurance is illegal in most states. It is a breach of contract if your car is financed by a bank and you don't carry collision and comprehensive coverage.
Twenty-eight days. If more time is needed, you will need to apply for another UVP.
According to the National Road and Motorists' Association, the driver is legally responsible for whether or not a car is registered or insured - not the owner.
Unregistered vehicle offences
Driving an unregistered vehicle incurs a penalty of $925.
1. Must-have car insurance. Your 'Green Slip', otherwise known as Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTP), is a type of insurance you are required by law to have in all Australian states in order to register your vehicle.
You'll need an original roadworthy certificate issued within 30 days before the date of sale. Some vehicles and transfer types don't need a roadworthy, visit transfer fees and roadworthy exemptions for more information.
Once your registration expires, your vehicle becomes unregistered. You can still renew it within 3 months of the expiry date. Driving an unregistered vehicle is illegal and carries heavy penalties.
If we find a vehicle to be unregistered or abandoned, we may attach a tow-away notice and impound it. The vehicle's last registered owner may have to pay the associated costs. Remember that anyone can park their vehicle on a public road, as long as it is registered and it is legally parked.
A three-month registration in metropolitan Melbourne costs $211.20, a six-month registration costs $419.90 and an annual registration fee costs $834.80.
If you don't pay your fines, Fines Victoria can direct VicRoads to impose a suspension against your driver licence, learner permit or vehicle registration. If directed we must apply the suspension to your registration and/or driver licence.
What is the MOT? The abbreviation MOT actually stands for the Ministry of Transport, which was the Government department responsible for the roads when the MOT was first introduced in 1960. When it was first introduced, an MOT test was only required after a car was ten years old.
If you happen to be abroad when your TAX and MOT expire, you can`t tax your vehicle until you have an mot, and you can`t get an mot until you are back in the uk.
When you get back, your technician will run through what they have done and, if the car is good to go, you will be presented with your roadworthy certificate. Melbourne drivers can expect to pay between $150-200 for this check, or more if your car requires work.
VicRoads is not required to be informed of the sale of an unregistered vehicle. If you want to cancel your registration and sell your vehicle unregistered, you need to: remove any number plates affixed to the vehicle, and return the number plates to VicRoads.
If you live in Victoria
You are allowed to sell a car that isn't roadworthy in Victoria, but you have to sell it without the number plates (which you need to return to VicRoads before the sale). By opting to sell this way you are effectively suspending the registration.
In Australia, all registered cars must have Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance.