What All You Need to Know about Getting a Motorcycle RWC Certificate in Melbourne, Victoria


If you are a permitted legal age of ridding motorcycle on the road or trails in Melbourne, Victoria, then before riding your motorcycle you must have a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) issues for you by the local authority of Victoria, Australia. The main reason for this Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) issued by the related authority of Melbourne, Victoria is to safeguard the security of related motorcycle rider and to follow the read safety. 

So before proceeding ahead, you all must know the driving age in Victoria, Australia. The minimum driving age of a person in Victoria is 18 years. A beginner can drive at the age of 16 under the supervision of a fully licensed driver since 1966. After obtaining a license, a driver continues to be subject to restrictions during a 4-year probationary period. 


Basically, Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) program is in place to protect you and other people who are on the road from the risks involved in driving motorbikes that do not have the safety equipment required for the compliant operation. Mostly this road safety equipment includes a well-functioning horn, turning indicators, etc. But, over here it is not enough just to have these all these motorbike related equipment installed; it also required being in functioning well and an authorized testing the center must validate this with a proper examination.

Brighton Bikes & Bits and the RWC Test

When a Brighton Bikes & Bits skilled technician performs a mechanical inspection of your motorcycle, a checklist is used and followed to make sure that the the motorcycle is functioning per under the manufacturer’s specifications.
This motorcycle examination checklist includes a thorough inspection of virtually every function of the motorbike, including:
  • Starting/stopping the engine
  • Activating turn indicators, brake lights, headlight(s) and low/high beam function
  • Tire inflation and proper condition (no rips, tears, or cracking in sidewalls)
  • ADR-legal exhaust specifications
  • Steering/head stem/bearings
  • Wheel bearings
  • Chain/sprocket
  • Seat, handgrips and mirrors are all in working condition
  • Overall motorcycle safety check
 



After the Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) the test is accomplished, you can expect one of two results. Either your motorbike will pass without further requiring any necessary modifications or repairs, or a retest will be performed after essential changes are made on the motorcycle. The Brighton Bikes & Bits  Motorcycles technician who performs your Roadworthy Certificate (RWC)  certificate test will inform you of the failures of your motorbike, if any, and will work with you to schedule a time to have the necessary changes made so that your motorbike is brought up to compliance.


Brighton Bikes & Bits puts safety first
To stay safe and compliant on the roads in Melbourne, Victoria, Brighton Bikes & Bits Motorcycles is your partner for comprehensive motorcycle safety solutions. To inquire about scheduling the Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) tests for your motorcycle, or if you have questions about the test, contact us on (03) 9557 4882 or email us at brightonbikesandbits@gmail.com.

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