There was a time when a pink slip meant your car was safe—not anymore!
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Three Sydney men are facing court over allegations that could have endangered dozens of lives.
Authorities claim they approved safety reports for cars missing basic features like airbags and brakes.
The reports were allegedly forged over several months by staff linked to a car dealership.
The scandal emerged when police uncovered two heavily modified vehicles during an unrelated investigation in Seven Hills earlier this year.
Despite allegedly having their anti-lock braking systems removed and suspension systems deemed below the legal safety standard, both vehicles had been granted roadworthy certificates in April.
Officers traced the pink slips back to a dealership in Castle Hill, where three men—aged 39, 40 and 42—were allegedly responsible for producing the fraudulent documents.
It’s believed the trio issued at least 22 pink slips between January and May, allegedly certifying vehicles that had serious safety defects.
Some of the cars reportedly lacked critical components such as functioning brakes and airbags.
Police charged all three men with knowingly producing a false or misleading document under state law and breaching the conditions of their examiner’s authority.
The 39-year-old and 42-year-old were also charged with issuing false or misleading inspection reports.
All three were issued court attendance notices and were scheduled to appear before Parramatta Local Court today.
A recent shocking crash highlights the real-world consequences of unsafe vehicles and the importance of proper safety checks.
Watch the footage and see why roadworthiness isn’t something to take lightly.
Source: YouTube/9 News Australia
If you’ve ever felt uneasy about the state of vehicle safety checks, you’re not alone.
The recent pink slip scandal isn’t an isolated case—it’s part of a much broader issue experts have been raising alarms about for years.
One industry voice recently broke down just how far behind we’ve fallen when it comes to keeping vehicles on the road safe.
Read more: ‘There’s a lot that we could be doing’: Expert exposes startling reality about Australian vehicles
What would have happened if one of those cars had been involved in a crash?
Authorities claim they approved safety reports for cars missing basic features like airbags and brakes.
The reports were allegedly forged over several months by staff linked to a car dealership.
The scandal emerged when police uncovered two heavily modified vehicles during an unrelated investigation in Seven Hills earlier this year.
Despite allegedly having their anti-lock braking systems removed and suspension systems deemed below the legal safety standard, both vehicles had been granted roadworthy certificates in April.
Officers traced the pink slips back to a dealership in Castle Hill, where three men—aged 39, 40 and 42—were allegedly responsible for producing the fraudulent documents.
Police uncover modified cars with fake pink slips. Image source: Pexels/Artyom Kulakov
Disclaimer: This is a stock image used for illustrative purposes only and does not depict the actual person, item, or event described.
Disclaimer: This is a stock image used for illustrative purposes only and does not depict the actual person, item, or event described.
It’s believed the trio issued at least 22 pink slips between January and May, allegedly certifying vehicles that had serious safety defects.
Some of the cars reportedly lacked critical components such as functioning brakes and airbags.
Police charged all three men with knowingly producing a false or misleading document under state law and breaching the conditions of their examiner’s authority.
The 39-year-old and 42-year-old were also charged with issuing false or misleading inspection reports.
All three were issued court attendance notices and were scheduled to appear before Parramatta Local Court today.
A recent shocking crash highlights the real-world consequences of unsafe vehicles and the importance of proper safety checks.
Watch the footage and see why roadworthiness isn’t something to take lightly.
Source: YouTube/9 News Australia
If you’ve ever felt uneasy about the state of vehicle safety checks, you’re not alone.
The recent pink slip scandal isn’t an isolated case—it’s part of a much broader issue experts have been raising alarms about for years.
One industry voice recently broke down just how far behind we’ve fallen when it comes to keeping vehicles on the road safe.
Read more: ‘There’s a lot that we could be doing’: Expert exposes startling reality about Australian vehicles
What would have happened if one of those cars had been involved in a crash?
