The Motor Trades Association of Queensland is pushing for annual vehicle inspections

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The Motor Trades Association of Queensland is pushing for annual vehicle inspections

by Allira Preece, North-West News
From: Quest Newspapers
March 04, 2013 1:00AM


A leading motoring body has approached the state government to impose tougher laws for drivers who continue to flout scheduled vehicle inspections.

The cost of living has impacted motorists who are struggling to meet routine six-month vehicle services.

The Motor Trades Association of Queensland has demanded Transport Main Roads crack down on drivers who leave their check-ups longer than a year to keep unsafe vehicles off the road.

Chairman of the automotive engineers division Charlie Serchen said annual vehicle inspections should be a mandatory requirement for drivers.

He said some drivers were waiting up to three years before servicing their vehicles.

But a TMR spokeswoman said it would come at a significant cost to motorists.

She said the Department already inspected about 70,000 vehicles and private stations inspected about 54,000 vehicles per year.
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