Vic govt looks for roadworthy test savings

[Bobman]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/bre...-1226687071668

ROADWORTHY requirements will be changed as the Victorian government seeks to squeeze savings from the system.

People who sell cars less than five years old may not have to present a roadworthy certificate under proposed changes aimed at saving up to $73 million.

VicRoads will examine three possible options for streamlining the roadworthy system.

Treasurer Michael O'Brien said despite different testing regimes state-to-state there was little evidence of significant difference between defect-related crash rates state to state.

"We can better target the test and find savings for all vehicle owners, without impacting on road safety," Mr O'Brien said on Sunday.

Seems like common sense to me, but on the flip side, I know of plenty of cars less than five years old with a few problems.