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Mobile Police Defect Notice Clearance in Brisbane and Redlands
Been issued a defect notice by the police or a transport inspector? Once your repairs are done, I come to you, inspect the work and clear the notice, so you don't have to take time off or drive the vehicle across town. I'm a licensed Approved Inspection Station (AIS 12508), open 7 days, covering all of Brisbane and Redlands.
Can I clear your defect notice?
Turn your notice over and check the clearance instructions. Queensland defect notices are cleared in one of three ways:
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Approved Inspection Station (AIS) – this is the one I can do. Book online and I'll come to you.
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Self-clearing – you fix the defect, sign the notice yourself and return it to the address shown. You don't need an inspection, so save your money.
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TMR inspection – the vehicle must be inspected at a Transport and Main Roads customer service centre. An AIS can't clear these, so follow the booking instructions on your notice.
Not sure which yours is? Email a photo of both sides of the notice to info@rivercityroadworthys.com and I'll let you know before you book.
How it works
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Get the repairs done. Every defect listed on the notice must be fixed before the inspection. Keep the invoice or receipt handy.
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Book online. Choose a time that suits you and pay securely. Have your defect notice ready.
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I come to you. I inspect the repairs at your home or workplace, anywhere in Brisbane or Redlands.
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Notice cleared. If everything has been repaired, I record the clearance electronically with TMR, so you don't need to visit a customer service centre afterwards.
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If TMR's online system is down, I sign the clearance on your notice and you return it as instructed
Pricing
All prices include GST and travel anywhere in Brisbane and Redlands.
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Monday to Friday $122
Saturday and Sunday $142
Public holidays $152
Re-inspection (if repairs don't pass) $66.
Vehicles I clear defect notices for
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Cars and 4WDs up to 4.5 tonnes GVM
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Utes and vans up to 4.5 tonnes GVM
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Motorcycles
Selling the vehicle at the same time? You may also need a Safety Certificate. See Car Roadworthy Certificates or Motorcycle Roadworthy Certificates.
Why use a mobile inspector?
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The vehicle doesn't need to go anywhere. Your notice may limit when, where or how the vehicle can be driven. I inspect it where it's parked.
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Seven days a week. Weekday, weekend and some public holiday appointments are available.
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Licensed and local. AIS 12508, based in Coorparoo, with 113+ five-star Google reviews.
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30 years as a mechanic. I know what a proper repair looks like and will tell you straight if something isn't right.
Don't leave it too long
Your defect notice shows the date the repairs must be done by. Not clearing it in time is an offence and can lead to a fine, an order for a full vehicle inspection, or action to cancel the registration. If you need more time to get repairs done, contact the officer who issued the notice. Source: Queensland Government – Defect notices.
Frequently asked questions
Can you clear a police defect notice in Brisbane?
Yes, if your defect notice says it must be inspected by an Approved Inspection Station (AIS). Rivercity Roadworthys is a licensed AIS (12508) and comes to you anywhere in Brisbane or Redlands to inspect the repairs and clear the notice.
How do I know if my defect notice can be cleared by an AIS?
Check the clearance instructions on your notice. It will show whether it can be self-cleared by the owner, must be inspected by an AIS, or must be inspected at a Transport and Main Roads (TMR) customer service centre. I can only clear notices marked for AIS clearance.
Do I need to take my vehicle to Transport and Main Roads afterwards?
Not usually. I record the clearance electronically through TMR's Inspection Certificates Online system, so the notice is cleared without you visiting a customer service centre. If the online system is down, I sign the clearance on your notice and you return it as instructed on the notice.
How much does a police defect clearance cost?
Mobile police defect clearance inspections are $122 inc GST Monday to Friday, $142 inc GST on weekends and $152 inc GST on public holidays. The price includes travel anywhere in Brisbane and Redlands.
What if the repairs do not pass the inspection?
If any defect on the notice has not been properly repaired, I cannot clear it yet. I will explain exactly what still needs fixing. Once the work is done, a re-inspection is $66 inc GST.
What if my vehicle cannot be driven because of the defect notice?
Your notice may restrict when, where or how the vehicle can be driven. Because the inspection is mobile, I come to the vehicle at your home or workplace, so you do not need to drive it to a workshop to have it inspected.
What vehicles can you clear defect notices for?
Cars, 4WDs, utes and vans up to 4.5 tonnes GVM, and motorcycles. Please make sure all the defects listed on the notice have been repaired before your inspection.
What happens if I do not clear my defect notice in time?
Not clearing a defect notice by the date shown is an offence. It can lead to a fine, an order for a full vehicle inspection, or action to cancel the registration. If you need more time, contact the officer who issued the notice.
READY TO GO?
Repairs done? Book your mobile defect clearance online and I'll come to you anywhere in Brisbane or Redlands.