Have you been issued a Defect notice and require an inspection?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
You may be asked to take the vehicle immediately off the road, depending on how dangerous the defect is.<\/p>
However, the defect issuer may allow you to drive the vehicle home.<\/p>
This will be clearly stated on your defect notice.<\/p>
Along side that information will be the date that the defects are required to be repaired by.<\/p>
If you require more time you will need to apply for a time extension.<\/p>
Alternatively you can de-register the vehicle before the required date. You will need to notify the defect issuer of this.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
You have been issued a defect notice for your truck. How do you now work out how to get it cleared?<\/p>
All the information you need is on the notice itself.<\/p>
The defect notice will contain information regarding the:<\/p>
\u2022 vehicle\u2019s identification
\u2022 driver and\/or operator details
\u2022 day and time the notice was issued
\u2022 details of the AO who conducted the inspection
\u2022 type of inspection carried out
\u2022 faults identified
\u2022 type of inspection required to clear the defect notice \u2022 conditions regarding the on-going use of the vehicle.<\/p>
The defect notice will also contain specific information, including how and where to get the defect cleared and contact details for information and assistance.<\/p>
Once the repairs have been completed you can go through the appropriate process listed on your notice for clearance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
For more information visit: https:\/\/www.nhvr.gov.au\/files\/201706-0175-ce4-heavy-vehicle-defects.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t