Approved inspection station
An approved inspection station (AIS) is a fixed premises such as a service station, garage or mechanical workshop approved by the Department of Transport and Main Roads for the purpose of issuing safety certificates and certificates of inspection. Vehicles are inspected by an approved examiner (AE) who has been accredited by the Department of Transport and Main Roads under the provisions of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2005.
Approved inspection stations are located throughout Queensland and they are required to be open to the public to arrange inspections during normal business hours.
Intended outcomes of AIS
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Department of Transport and Main Roads
To ensure registered vehicles are safe to use on a road when being offered for sale, when the vehicle is being registered and when the registration is being transferred.
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Approved inspection station
To issue safety certificates or certificates of inspection for vehicles that are safe to use on a road.
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Public
To ensure your vehicle is safe to use on a road and allow you to conduct business transactions concerning your vehicle with the Department of Transport and Main Roads with the required documentation.
Current AIS fee schedule
For all information regarding fees for Approved Inspection Stations and Approved Examiners – AIS fee schedule (PDF, 144 KB)
The following information sheets have more information on this scheme:
Application forms
Reorder forms
Last updated: 16 April 2012
