Queensland Rego Stickers- What date is on them?

5tumpy · 30-08-2009, 08:10 PM

Hey Guys,

I was in a car accident yesterday (other driver pulled out in front of me on a 80km/h stretch of road) and I now have a rental car provided by the insurance company. Was having a look at it today, and realised the rego sticker says 18/08/2009. So, my question is, am I driving around in a car with an old rego sticker on it, or does that date mean something else?

I'm in NSW, and the cops here come down heavily on that sort of stuff, so I won't risk driving it until I find out if all is good or not... Done a ring around of the local Hertz's but being Sunday evening, they're all shut...

Thanks guys! Appreciate the help!

GS608 · 30-08-2009, 08:13 PM

Thats the date it expired, i'd be onto the rental co. They may just haven't had time to put the new sticker on

kenz · 30-08-2009, 08:14 PM

I think they only real possible solution other than it being out of rego is that they have paid it on the last couple of days it was due being 18/08 and the new sticker hasn't come through yet but if thats the case they should really have some sort of receipt in the glovebox. Ive done it a couple of times, paid it the last day it was due and the sticker took a couple weeks to get posted out, but kept the receipt in the glovebox to cover myself. Other than that I'd say it may not have been paid

GS608 · 30-08-2009, 08:14 PM

double post

mattp · 30-08-2009, 08:22 PM

If it's a renter I'd be driving it anyway, the onus is on Hertz to have the car registered and legal.

Eu-GenixX · 30-08-2009, 08:23 PM

in qld you can also get fined for driving with an expired rego sticker.. if it's been paid or not....

**GasoLane** · 30-08-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kenz

Ive done it a couple of times, paid it the last day it was due and the sticker took a couple weeks to get posted out, but kept the receipt in the glovebox to cover myself. Other than that I'd say it may not have been paid

In NSW the sticker gets sent out with the renewal, usually 1 month before the expiry date, and everything can be done over the net (except the inspection.) A visit to the RTA isn't necessary, you just pay the money and carry on driving.

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Originally Posted by mattp

If it's a renter I'd be driving it anyway, the onus is on Hertz to have the car registered and legal.

ROFL. try telling that to the Highway Patrol.

The onus is on the driver to ensure that they are driving a legal roadworthy vehicle.

flappist · 30-08-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Eu-GenixX

in qld you can also get fined for driving with an expired rego sticker.. if it's been paid or not....

Only if the new one has been issued and you have confirmed receiving it.

They are slack often taking a couple of weeks to send stickers.

If rolled the copper will do a QV on your car and if it is registered and the sticker is less than a few weeks old you will not be charged unless of course you fail the "attitude test".

5tumpy · 30-08-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

If rolled the copper will do a QV on your car and if it is registered and the sticker is less than a few weeks old you will not be charged unless of course you fail the "attitude test".

Ok cool... I figured I could just play dumb, say it's a rental, but wanted to make sure first... I'll get onto the rental company first thing in the morning!

Thanks fellas!

blownv8au · 30-08-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Only if the new one has been issued and you have confirmed receiving it.

They are slack often taking a couple of weeks to send stickers.

If rolled the copper will do a QV on your car and if it is registered and the sticker is less than a few weeks old you will not be charged unless of course you fail the "attitude test".

no it is illegal to have an expired rego sticker in qld no matter what your excuse is. it doesn't matter when dept transport send out new one it is illegal to leave the old one on.

flappist · 30-08-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pjm58

no it is illegal to have an expired rego sticker in qld no matter what your excuse is. it doesn't matter when dept transport send out new one it is illegal to leave the old one on.

Oh ok, I just asked the 2IC of traffic branch here but whatever you say......

GS608 · 30-08-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pjm58

no it is illegal to have an expired rego sticker in qld no matter what your excuse is. it doesn't matter when dept transport send out new one it is illegal to leave the old one on.

that makes a lot of sense hey..pay on the expiry date, get fined a day later for having an expired sticker yet you have payed and have a receipt?

why do people always think they're so right on the internet.

I'd trust flappists word over yours..at least he has a trustworthy source.

**Captain Stubing** · 30-08-2009, 09:03 PM

I believe it is a 28 days grace, to replace the sticker. Logistically it's stupid to pay for rego renewal on the day of expiry, and expect a sticker the same day.

blownv8au · 30-08-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Oh ok, I just asked the 2IC of traffic branch here but whatever you say......

ok mate. but on my rego cert(the one the new lable) it clearly states right above the sticker on the front of the page that Failure to remove expired lable may result in a penalty of $80. thats what i'm going by. you do as you like.

**GasoLane** · 30-08-2009, 09:06 PM

Obviously Qld Transport is more leniant than the Kommandant's in our RTA.....

From .....http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home...ration_labels/

Will I be fined if the registration label on my vehicle is not current?

You will not be fined if a registration check reveals that your vehicle is currently registered and it is less than 21 days since the expiry date. Your receipt is proof of payment.

You must attach your label within 21 days of the expiry date. You will be fined if you have received the label but not applied it to your vehicle within the 21 days after expiry or payment date.

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Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

I'd trust flappists word over yours..at least he has a trustworthy source.

Weeell.....

flappist · 30-08-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pjm58

ok mate. but on my rego cert(the one the new lable) it clearly states right above the sticker on the front of the page that Failure to remove expired lable may result in a penalty of $80. thats what i'm going by. you do as you like.

MAY result in a penalty of $80......
MAY result in 15 years jail.....
MAY result in a weekend of "happiness" with Jen Hawkins...

Then again none of those things MAY happen either.....

The MAY part MAY just be the "attitude test" component stated above....

Edit: thanks for the link gasolane, looks like my buddy actually knows his stuff.....

blownv8au · 30-08-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Obviously Qld Transport is more leniant than the Kommandant's in our RTA.....

From .....http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home...ration_labels/

Will I be fined if the registration label on my vehicle is not current?

You will not be fined if a registration check reveals that your vehicle is currently registered and it is less than 21 days since the expiry date. Your receipt is proof of payment.

You must attach your label within 21 days of the expiry date. You will be fined if you have received the label but not applied it to your vehicle within the 21 days after expiry or payment date.

Weeell.....

fair enough. i was only going with i had been provided with. wasn't trying to pick a fight.

**GasoLane** · 30-08-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Edit: thanks for the link gasolane, looks like my buddy actually knows his stuff.....

No probs. If he does know his stuff he'll never get a job with the NSW HP

geckoGT · 30-08-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pjm58

ok mate. but on my rego cert(the one the new lable) it clearly states right above the sticker on the front of the page that Failure to remove expired lable may result in a penalty of $80. thats what i'm going by. you do as you like.

You are right, that is written on the paperwork but you are taking it out of context.

They are referring to it being illegal to drive with an old sicker when a new one has been issued, or placing the new one on without removing the old one. They are not referring to it being illegal to drive with the old sticker on PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF THE NEW ONE. How could they, in QLD the notice comes out around a month before expiration and a new sticker can take a month to be delivered, so according to your theory you have to pay it the day you receive the notice?

Flappist is 100% correct but if you do not believe him I could get Tori to research it for you, I think her work might have a clue (QLD Transport).

Smoke Pursuit · 30-08-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by swanny

I believe it is a 28 days grace, to replace the sticker. Logistically it's stupid to pay for rego renewal on the day of expiry, and expect a sticker the same day.

correct... 28 days...

Wally · 30-08-2009, 09:49 PM

Not unusual here for the sticker to arrive a few weeks after due date. If the copper gets narky, he/she may remove it. Been pulled over a couple of times, no big deal.

Smoke Pursuit · 30-08-2009, 09:51 PM

Whats the story with everyone putting rego stickers in the top left hand corner of the windscreen (passengers side)? I thought it had to be put on the bottom??

**GasoLane** · 30-08-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

Whats the story with everyone putting rego stickers in the top left hand corner of the windscreen (passengers side)? I thought it had to be put on the bottom??

Which state?

In NSW I think it can be on any non moveable window, in any position.

**Captain Stubing** · 30-08-2009, 10:30 PM

In Qld you can also put them on a fixed window on the left hand side of the vehicle.

kenz · 30-08-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

Whats the story with everyone putting rego stickers in the top left hand corner of the windscreen (passengers side)? I thought it had to be put on the bottom??

Yep its meant to be on the bottom passenger side on the windscreen or the fixed side window at the back on the passenger side also

NC1183 · 30-08-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

In NSW I think it can be on any non moveable window, in any position.

And can not be in any tinted window or section of window.

**El Venom** · 30-08-2009, 11:20 PM

Being a rental car and working in the industry the rego was most likely paid on the 18th and then the car being registed in a company name the label will go to head office then then be posted out to the location where the car is usually rented from.

Where i was it wasnt uncommon to see rental ca with rego labels 2 months out of date due to the car having Vic rego and being part of the brisbane airports regular fleet of cars

Gaz · 31-08-2009, 01:46 AM

As of Jan 1 WA is doing away with Rego stickers! woop woop..

That's gotta be a first for WA! being proactive over something stupid like a rego label.

Smoke Pursuit · 31-08-2009, 09:12 AM

Omg i wish QLD would do away with them, they annoy me, but at the same time they are a handy reminder everytime you wash when your regos due!

**GasoLane** · 31-08-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaz

As of Jan 1 WA is doing away with Rego stickers! woop woop..

That's gotta be a first for WA! being proactive over something stupid like a rego label.

I'm afraid I dont see anything stupid about them. Two scenes come to mind when they are usefull...

Your in a crash and you notice that the other car is out of rego, bingo, you win. With no label who knows?

A police car notices you rego label and can instantly see if it's current. No label means a call to the radio room, who then comes back with the car, and your, complete driving history. Which may or may not be a good thing