can you drive your car on the day rego expires qld

Short answer: yes, in Queensland you can drive on the day your rego expires—it’s valid until midnight on the expiry date.

After 12:00am, it’s unregistered, there’s no grace period, and you’re risking fines plus no CTP cover—about as fun as a flat tyre in peak hour.

Renew online the same day and keep the receipt or email as proof if you’re cutting it fine.

If it’s already expired and you must move the car, use an unregistered vehicle permit or get it towed; don’t “just duck down the road”. Check Queensland TMR for the latest rules.