Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 at 10:42
Having driven around for some 450 km over a 6 month period whilst unregistered, I suggest, would have been non-compliance with the requirements. You were lucky not to be charged with Unregistered and Uninsured. Never know, you might still be !!
The advice that you have given is not entirely correct and may result in persons being charged with Driving Unregistered (in NSW) unless specific criteria are met:
The following is an extract from the NSW RTA website
NSW RTA
You can only drive an unregistered light vehicle to renew or obtain registration.
You may only drive an unregistered light vehicle – by the most practical route – to the following destinations:
The closest convenient motor registry.
The closest convenient vehicle inspection station.
From a registry or inspection station to the nearest convenient place for repairs, or a location where the vehicle may be garaged (except when advised that the vehicle must not be driven until necessary repairs are made).
The nearest convenient location for any other purpose directly related to the registration process, including obtaining CTP insurance.
If you are caught driving an unregistered vehicle on any other route, you will be fined and police may seize your vehicle.
Note: Differerent rules apply to heavy vehicles (over 4.5 tonnes GVM). Please call 1300 137 302 for
more information.
My advice to Asher, as suggested by others, ring around, make some enquiries and arrange for a tradesman to come to the location of your vehicle. The cheapest and safest way out.
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