trade plate qld rules

Ah, trade plates in Queensland—the golden ticket for the wheeling-dealing car folk. These nifty little plates let vehicle dealers, mechanics, and testers drive unregistered vehicles legally, but only under strict conditions. They’re valid for vehicles not registered for general use and mainly for testing, demonstration, or delivery purposes.

Key rules include:

• Only on vehicles owned by the dealer or business.
• Must carry proper documentation at all times.
• Restricted to business-related travel, no joyrides.
• Trade plates are not transferable between vehicles on the fly; each vehicle must be recorded.

Misusing trade plates can lead to hefty fines, so don’t get cheeky. For the full legal guff, ServiceCentral or the Queensland Department of Transport have the official lowdown.