What are the rules for a car getting a yellow canary by the police?
If you have a ‘canary’ on your POS, then technically, it is not roadworthy, therefore, the registration is invalid, and the vehicle is also not insured. You can apply for a temp permit if the vehicle needs to be taken to a mechanic / workshop to have the work done to bring the vehicle back to a roadworthy condition. The permit is specific – from point A to point B, taking the most direct route, with no in-betweens. Once the necessary work has been completed, you can then use the permit to take the vehicle for an inspection. If passed, you will be issued with a form stating that the repairs have been completed. Main Roads would then process the paperwork and forward it to Viv Police.
