Victoria to scrap rego stickers

[nothin suss]

Originally Posted by jpd80

A few years ago I got dinged in a company ute with out of date rego even though I was assured that all vehicle regos
were paid in one batch on the tenth month. I still had to pay the fine but the copper was understanding of my plight,
told me no points but suggested my employer reimburse me. They did.

Maybe responsibility for registration in company vehicles should go to the legal owner, not the employee/driver?

I agree with this.
My employer has a fleet of 100's of vehicles. Of which I may drive up to 5 a day on public roads... It is my responsibility to check the vehicle I'm driving is current otherwise I will be the liable person when I get pulled over.
I'd be happy for rego labels to stay.

What a pain it'd be if you were a mechanic road testing vehicles all day. You can't tell me everyone will keep their rego papers in the car.

[AU1XLS]

Majority of people have smart phones or are near a computer just use this link.
Only takes a minute no big deal at all
http://vre.vicroads.vic.gov.au/VRESearch.aspx

[nothin suss]

Originally Posted by AU1XLS

Majority of people have smart phones or are near a computer just use this link.
Only takes a minute no big deal at all
http://vre.vicroads.vic.gov.au/VRESearch.aspx

A mechanic or TyreFitter/WheelAligner getting on their smartphone 5-10 times a day to check? I don't think so.

I'm not saying everyone checks the car they drive now. But I can guarantee once this is implemented number plate recognition stations and mobile units will be stepped up.

[deesun]

QLD the state of procrastination has thought about it, http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-2...ickers/4033030 waaaayyyyy back in May 2012.

[deesun]

Originally Posted by AU1XLS

Majority of people have smart phones or are near a computer just use this link.
Only takes a minute no big deal at all
http://vre.vicroads.vic.gov.au/VRESearch.aspx

But do the other states have these sites?

[sgt_doofey]

Originally Posted by deesun

But do the other states have these sites?

Here in SA we do. Or use a smartphone app.

[stevethepom]

I'm in SA as well and usually renew my Rego via the Transport SA EZYREG website what I do object to though is paying the $ 7 admin fee, as I am doing their job for them I think that shouldnt be included in an online payment the same as I object to the inclusion of Stamp Duty on the CTP which bumps up the overall cost of the annual cost ..by the way has anyone out there a clue what the hell stamp duty is apart from another state sanctioned drain on your wallet .

[pajoda]

Originally Posted by Charliewool

So no more saucer of water needed?

That would be "saucer of tepid water" if I remember correctly.

[sgt_doofey]

Originally Posted by stevethepom

has anyone out there a clue what the hell stamp duty is apart from another state sanctioned drain on your wallet .

Sounds like you know exactly what it is.

[TheSneakiness]

Originally Posted by joolz

Yeah Bracks introduced increases inline with CPI. Will be $800 in a few years and $1000 a year before 2020.

Paying $800 a year now so you VICs should stop complaining.

[GS608]

Originally Posted by deesun

But do the other states have these sites?

Id rather keep the sticker..QLD has no such system..any rego details its find your nearest transport center, stand in line for 45 minutes then pay the fee.

[iCat]

I'm really going to miss that anticipation each year of opening the envelope and seeing whether the sticker will clash or match with the color of my car

[deesun]

Originally Posted by DRB

Id rather keep the sticker..QLD has no such system..any rego details its find your nearest transport center, stand in line for 45 minutes then pay the fee.

QLD have discussed it and if they find a saving then they will eventually do it. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-2...ickers/4033030
The free Vicroads site http://vre.vicroads.vic.gov.au/VRESearch.aspx is good to find out about the rego and SA apparently has one too. Or without leaving your laptop you can do a PPSR check for $3.70 which tells the same only more and is a national system.

[FGII-XR6]

gone in NSW for light vehicles , when buying a vehicle the sell will obviously advertise the rego expiry as they do now, you can confirm this by looking at the papers. not rocket science but some people aren't happy unless they find something they can turn negative so they can whinge .

[T-Pak Addict]

here is SA's site to check rego... can search if any SA car is registered or not.
Pretty simple.

https://www.ecom.transport.sa.gov.au...nExpiryDate.do

[Resurrection]

Not pleased about this news. When I see an old classic I look at the rego sticker to confirm what year it was built. Without a sticker that will no longer be possible.

[sgt_doofey]

Originally Posted by Resurrection

Not pleased about this news. When I see an old classic I look at the rego sticker to confirm what year it was built. Without a sticker that will no longer be possible.

Pop the bonnet and look at the compliance plate perhaps?

[T-Pak Addict]

Originally Posted by sgt_doofey

Pop the bonnet and look at the compliance plate perhaps?

That only works for modern classics.....

[Resurrection]

Originally Posted by sgt_doofey

Pop the bonnet and look at the compliance plate perhaps?

You cannot pop the bonnet of a car which is parked (and locked) in public and the owner is not in the vicinity of the car.