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TAS Rego Check

There are over 375,000 people driving on the roads in Tasmania. Although it’s smaller than the other States and Territories in Australia, it still has its share of risk associated with road safety.

The Department of State Growth (Transport) is the governing body responsible for road and traffic safety in the State. But it’s important to understand that individual drivers also have direct responsibilities to help ensure the safety of drivers and passengers on the roads.

One of the simplest tools you can use to check the safety of a car is a Tasmanian registration (rego) check. Often this check can uncover the truth about the history of a car, allowing you to make informed decisions as to whether you’d like to purchase a used car or drive a car you’ve never driven before. Check here: http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/online/vehicles

A rego check only takes a few moments, and it can tell you:

  • How many owners the vehicle has had
  • Car registration details, including expiry date
  • Vehicle details, such as body and type
  • Whether a vehicle has been deemed a write-off

All of this information can help to indicate whether a car is safe to drive or not.

What do I need?

All you need to be able to run a Tasmanian rego check is the motor vehicle’s rego number or the 16 digit VIN number.

Why should I check my registration?

The Department of State Growth (Transport) collects data through many channels, making the likelihood of picking up an unregistered vehicle very high. At routine traffic stops (like random breath testing) a car’s registration is checked at the same time. The same happens via red light cameras.

Being caught driving an unregistered vehicle can mean large financial fines and other penalties, such as loss of license or demerit point loss.

It can also invalidate the CTP insurance on a car, meaning you will be liable to pay for any injury or damage occurred to third parties in an accident. Ensure the safety of yourself, your passengers and other people on the roads in Tasmania by running a rego check today.