Final days for rego labels in Vic
After over 90 years, rego labels for cars and bikes in Victoria will be no more from January 1, 2014, as the state falls in sync with most other states and territoriesVictoria will abolish registration labels for light vehicles, including passenger cars and motorcycles, from January 1, 2014, saving nearly $20 million a year – as well as an unnecessary burden for drivers and riders.
"Registration labels were first introduced in the 1920s," said Victorian Premier, Dr Denis Napthine. "There are now smarter and better ways of proving registration than a sticker that will make things simpler. This reform will bring Victoria into line with most other states, which have either abolished registration labels or are planning to."
Owners will still be sent registration renewal certificates, as they always have been, to remind them to pay their registration. They will also be sent a reminder letter if registration is not paid by the due date, as has occurred for many years.
The abolition of registration labels will apply to light vehicles (all vehicles, including trailers, up to 4.5 tonnes). Heavy vehicles will continue to be required to display vehicle registration stickers.
VicRoads is also developing a new mobile friendly service which will not only allow people to check their rego online at any time, but to set reminders in case they forget to pay it – a service that has not been available in Victoria until now.
WA, SA, NSW, Tas and the ACT have all abolished registration stickers, and it’s on the agenda in NT and Qld.
For more information about the changes, go to the VicRoads website at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
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