Do I need a safety inspection for my trailer?

• A single axle trailer under 750kg does not require a safety or roadworthy certificate. Fill in a self-assessment form available from Queensland Transport.
• Brand new, never been registered, trailers do not need a safety certificate for their first registration.

What trailer types are covered by this inspection?

Trailers that have a Gross Trailer Mass (GTM) between 750kg-3,500kg.

• Car Trailer
• Boat Trailer
• Horse Float
• Camper Trailer

A trailer safety certificate inspection covers these areas:

• Modifications
• Identification
• Lights & electrical components
• Tow couplings
• Suspension
• Body and chassis
• Brakes
• Wheels & tyres

What happens if I have a defect and fail the inspection?

• Queensland Transport allows fourteen days for repairs to be undertaken.
• After the repairs have been completed you need to book your re-inspection.
• If repairs are completed to the Code of Practice, you will be issued with a safety certificate for your trailer or horse float.

Where should I display the safety certificate?

• Handwritten safety certificates, or blue cover label, must be displayed in a prominent area such as the vehicle window or dashboard.
• The information must be visible from the outside of your vehicle.

How long are safety certificates valid?

• The roadworthy/safety certificate is valid for two months or 2,000 kilometres (whichever occurs first).

For further information visit Queensland Transport.