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vehicles
Vehicle registration
In most cases, vehicles need to have a valid registration to be driven on NSW roads and display a current registration label and RTA issued number plates.
Renew your vehicle registration
You can renew your registration online in three easy steps at myRTA.com.Buying a safe car
The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives car buyers consistent information on occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.
Vehicle history check
This online history check will provide information on how many owners the vehicle has had, whether it has ever been written off or been stolen, as well as checking the registration. There is a small fee involved.
Perform a Personal Property Securities Register check
The Personal Property Securities (PPS) Register is an online register of all personal property that has security interests registered against it. This website is the gateway to the PPS Register.
Report a smoky vehicle
If you notice a vehicle emitting exhaust smoke for more than 10 seconds, you can submit the details to Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Reducing vehicle emissions
Roads and Maritime Services, along with other agencies, has done extensive research to improve vehicle emissions, and has developed and implemented a range of initiatives to reduce the impact of vehicle emissions on the air quality in NSW.
