Introduction
Most light vehicles more than 5 years old will require a safety inspection report before they can be registered in NSW.
Light vehicles include trailers and caravans with an aggregate trailer mass of 4.5 tonnes or less, including those fitted with breakaway brakes but not including those fitted with air or vacuum breakaway braking systems.
NSW safety inspection reports for light vehicles are valid for 6 months, excluding public passenger vehicles.
What you need to know
- Your registration renewal notice will state whether or not you need an inspection.
- You will need to renew your vehicle registration within 6 months for the safety inspection report to be valid.
- Only an Authorised Inspection Scheme (AIS) station can do a safety inspection.
- If your vehicle passes the safety inspection, your provider will send the inspection report to Transport for NSW electronically. If it does not, find out what happens if your vehicle fails a safety inspection.
Fees
Fees may apply for this service. View a list of fees for vehicle safety checks and inspections.
How to get a safety check
- Go Transport for NSW web page Safety checks and vehicle inspections
- Under 'Where to get a safety check', use the search tool to find an AIS station.
If you cannot get your vehicle to a AIS station, a mobile safety check (pink slip) provider may be able to come to you. For more information go to Find a mobile safety check provider
Last published: 17 August 2026