However, the Australian Capital Territory has a random inspection scheme, vehicles can be spot checked whether occupied or not.
Vehicles 5 years or older, seeking registration in the NT for the first time require a Roadworthy Inspection.
Sellers who are required to have a safety certificate but either do not obtain one or fail to display it properly while the vehicle is advertised for sale are subject to a $500 on the spot fine.
There are no periodic safety inspections in Queensland once a vehicle is registered, however, mobile road teams conduct random emissions inspections through a program called OVERT,[9] and drivers may be summoned if their vehicles are not within legal guidelines or emits visible smoke.
The majority of privately owned vehicles do not need to be inspected to be legally driven or have their interstate registration transferred to South Australia.
Victoria does not require an inspection upon transfer of an interstate registration if the vehicle remains with the same owner.
[25] This standard is applicable nationwide, with approval sought on a case-by-case basis for privately constructed trailers.