Defects

Question 1

Formal Warning Defect

Answer 1

No clearance required
No label
No TIN
No safety risk

Question 2

Minor Defect

Answer 2

May constitute a safety risk if allowed to be driven beyond permitted time
No label TIN may be issued
Formal clearance required Usually
2 —14 days to get repaired

Question 3

Major Defect

Answer 3

Yellow label
TIN may be issued
Imminent and serious safety risk
Up to 24 hours to get repaired
Formal clearance required

Question 4

Major Grounded Defect

Answer 4

Red label
TIN / CAN
Serious danger if allowed to move
Tow or carry immediately to get repaired
Formal clearance

Question 5

Defect Book Parts

Answer 5

Blue — Original to driver then to RTA when cleared
Yellow — Driver to keep as record
Pink — Police forward to RTA
Green — Police to keep as record
White — Retained in book