Pink Slip in Boolaroo

In NSW, most vehicles more than five years old require an annual safety inspection, known as a pink slip, before registration renewal. The check ensures your car still meets safety and emissions standards. It’s designed to catch wear or faults early, keeping both you and other drivers safe on the road. Newer vehicles don’t need the inspection until they reach that five-year mark.

A pink slip, or eSafety check, applies to registered vehicles due for annual renewal, while a blue slip is for unregistered or imported vehicles. The blue slip process is more detailed, confirming the vehicle’s identity, compliance and roadworthiness before it can be registered. Both inspections are logged electronically with Transport for NSW, meaning you don’t need to submit paperwork yourself.

Yes, if an issue is found that affects safety or compliance, the vehicle will fail the inspection. The report will clearly list what needs fixing, and you’ll have 14 days to complete repairs and return for a free recheck. This process ensures vehicles on NSW roads are safe without forcing you to start over or pay for a full reinspection.