Transport Inspectors Email Transport Inspectors are highly trained employees of the Queensland Government—they play an important role in contributing to the safety of Queensland drivers and protecting the state’s road infrastructure. Transport Inspector powers Transport Inspectors have broad powers relating to intercepting and examining vehicles, including heavy vehicles. They operate within strict guidelines and they can issue substantial on-the-spot fines for a range of offences. They can also report matters for court action. What can Transport Inspectors do? Transport Inspectors have the authority to: intercept all vehicles to carry out safety inspections, check registration and compulsory third party insurance and check load restraints check heavy vehicle drivers work diaries check passenger transport vehicles for drivers authorisation and operator accreditation. Under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Transport Inspectors will continue to contribute to the safety of Queensland drivers and protecting the state’s road infrastructure in relation to heavy vehicles. For more information, view the Transport Inspectors and heavy vehicles factsheet (PDF, 535 KB). Please remember: You are legally required to assist Transport Inspectors in performing their duties. You may be required to provide your name and address and produce identification such as a driver’s license or a passport. Transport Inspectors may also require access to your vehicle for safety checks. For more information, view the Transport Inspectors and vehicle safety factsheet (PDF, 348 KB). Recognising a Transport Inspector Officers are easily recognised—they wear a Transport Inspector uniform. All inspectors display an official badge. Transport Inspectors now have new-look vehicles. The magenta, white and yellow decals on the vehicles makes it easier to identify a Transport Inspector. For more information, view the Transport Inspectors factsheet (PDF, 493 KB). Safe Drive Road safety is a serious issue in Queensland. Safe Drive is a statewide compliance operation where Transport Inspectors randomly intercept and check light vehicles, including private cars, to ensure they are mechanically safe during the school holidays. School holidays ar a busy time where families travel more in their vehicles. Transport Inspectors help families reach their destination safely. It is the vehicle owners responsibility to ensure the vehicle is safe. A simple check can save lives—make sure you check: brakes tyres lighting steering suspension windscreen. Also make sure you have current registration and compulsory third party insurance. Transport Inspectors and road closures The Department of Transport and Main Roads aims to keep Queensland drivers and their families safe on our roads. During disasters, it is important that freight routes remain open and essential supplies reach communities in need. This fact sheet explains the role Transport Inspectors have during temporary road closures due to wet weather, flooding or natural disasters and why you must obey their directions. Recent changes in legislation mean Transport Inspectors now play a greater role during road closures and natural disasters. For more information, view the Transport Inspectors and road closures factsheet (PDF, 1.07 MB). Transport Inspector road safety posters Fatigue and load limits (PDF, 431 KB) Road closures and natural disasters (PDF, 367 KB) Vehicle safety (PDF, 323 KB) New-look vehicles (PDF, 325 KB) How to become a Transport Inspector Recruitment for Transport Inspectors occurs as required. All applicants must advance through strict criminal history checks to be successful. Successful applicants will either commence immediately or be placed in a ‘pool’ that can be drawn upon when a vacancy arises within 12 months. Transport Inspectors are then required to complete an intensive training program. Check for Transport Inspector job vacancies.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:21:59 +0000
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