NSW Dealership Service Managers Advised of Crackdown on Illegal Issuing of Pink and Blue Slips

New South Wales dealers who are signatories to the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Authorised Inspection Scheme (AIS) are advised of the April 2026 edition of Drive Lite- Authorised Inspection Scheme (AIS).

The April 2026 TfNSW DRIVE Lite edition has a focus upon:

  • A TfNSW crackdown on sight-unseen inspections and the illegal issuing of sight-unseen pink and blue slips.
  • Advice to AIS participants that they must only conduct inspections and issue an inspection report for vehicle classes they are authorised to inspect.
  • An update on vehicle standards which will be effective from 1 July 2026.

Dealer Principals and Service Managers are urged to make themselves aware of the current focus areas announced by TfNSW.