Role of transport inspectors

Transport Inspectors are highly trained employees of the Queensland Government.  They play an important role in contributing to Safer Drivers, Safer Vehicles and Safer Roads, and also protecting the state’s valuable road infrastructure.

Transport Inspectors perform a wide range of functions but they are also responsible for checks and enforcement relating to taxi, limousine and ride-booking vehicles and requirements.

Role of transport inspectors in the Queensland personalised transport industry

• Provide education to drivers and operators in regards to their obligations and legal requirements under personalised transport reforms
• Investigate public complaints including parties under Chain of Responsibility legislation
• Audit operator systems and processes to monitor compliance
• Undertake programmed vehicle inspections
• Perform on road checks to ensure:
  • Drivers hold a current drivers licence and have the appropriate driving authority
  • Monitor driver fatigue
  • Vehicles are correctly registered, insured and appropriately marked as a personalised transport vehicles
  • Vehicles are well maintained and are covered by a current Certificate of Inspection to ensure they are free from defects and generally roadworthy
  • Enforce the correct use of taxi ranks and other personalised transport related parking zones

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