Driving an unregistered motor vehicle is illegal and is punishable by heavy fines and in some cases, jail. Being caught driving a vehicle without valid CTP insurance, even unknowingly, could result in on-the-spot fines and further penalties if the issue is taken to court.
If you don’t have CTP insurance and are involved in a crash where your vehicle is at fault, you could face substantial fines and other financial recovery actions. The consequences escalate if the crash results in serious injuries or death.
Your CTP insurance is not valid until your vehicle is registered.
Get a CTP insurance policy
To avoid penalties and ensure continuous coverage, purchase your Green Slip and register your car before your current insurance and registration lapses.
If you are a pensioner and receive free vehicle registration you may be eligible for automatic registration renewal. Please find more details at Service NSW
Make sure you know when your expiry date is approaching by conducting a free rego check at Service NSW.
Find a suitable CTP insurer and obtain a quote from one of the licenced insurers, an authorised agent or by using our Green Slip Price Check.
Updated 17 April 2025