NSW Compliance
eSafety check
The official TfNSW name for what most people call a pink slip.
eSafety is the modern, digital version of the pink slip — same inspection, but the result is lodged electronically with Transport for NSW. There's no longer a physical pink piece of paper; TfNSW receives the pass code automatically and your registration renewal becomes available online.
Related terms
Pink slip (NSW eSafety check)
The annual safety inspection NSW requires for most vehicles 5+ years old before re-registration.
AIS (Authorised Inspection Scheme)
The NSW scheme that authorises individual examiners to issue eSafety (pink slip) checks.
Blue slip (Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection)
A deeper inspection required to register an unregistered, interstate or significantly modified vehicle in NSW.
Compliance plate
The manufacturer plate certifying a vehicle meets Australian Design Rules.
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