Report an unroadworthy vehicle
Understand what you need to do to report an unroadworthy vehicle.
1How can I report an unsafe vehicle?
To report an unsafe vehicle you will need to complete a Defective Vehicle Notification (MR79).
This can be submitted:
- By email to
- By mail to
- Registrar of Motor Vehicles, GPO Box 1002, Hobart TAS 7001
Your report will be treated with confidentiality.
2What will happen next?
The report will be investigated and the vehicle may need to undergo an inspection at an Approved Inspection Station.
Please note: You will not be informed of the outcome of any investigation.