The government recently announced plans to relax inspection frequencies for most light vehicles, motorcycles and rental cars. The staged reforms will save drivers up to $4.1 billion over 30 years through lower fees and reduced compliance time.
In a statement, Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the previous rules have imposed unnecessary costs on the public.
‘‘The government’s changes mean that most light vehicles under 14 years old will move to two-yearly Wof inspections [up from yearly], and new vehicles will go four years before their second Wof,’’ Mr Bishop said.
Under the new framework, light vehicles over 14 years of age, motorcycles and light rental vehicles will transition from six-monthly to annual checks. The changes will be introduced in two stages beginning later this year on November 1. A second transition phase for vehicles aged 4 to 14 years will commence next year on the same date.
Transport Minister James Meager said the reforms target the highest road safety risks.
‘‘The changes mean that compulsory inspections will be focused where they make the biggest difference to safety — older and higher-risk vehicles,’’ Mr Meager said. — Allied Media
