Motor Vehicle Registry

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DPI)provides motor vehicle inspection and registration, and driver licensing services throughout the Territory.

It also provides Motorcyclist Education Training And Licensing (METAL) training in Darwin and Alice Springs.

DPI protects the safety of road users through the development, review and administration of road transport policy and legislation.

Activities are directed primarily at the safety of vehicles and their occupants. There is also a team of on-road transport inspectors who inspects vehicles for roadworthiness and also monitor heavy vehicles to ensure that maximum loadings are complied with to protect the road asset from damage.

In Focus...

Alcohol Ignition Locks

Under tough new laws starting on April 9 the courts MUST impose an Alcohol Ignition Lock period on repeat drink drivers. Further Information.

Compulsory Carriage of Driver Licence

From 9 April 2009 all drivers MUST carry their licence with them every time they drive. Further Information.

MVR Office Building Works

The Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston Motor Vehicle Registry offices are currently undergoing minor building works. All existing services will be available.

Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)

A Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) was introduced to the Northern Territory on 1 July 2008. Further Information.