The Roads and Traffic Authority, NSW. The RTA is the NSW State Government agency that is responsible for registration of motor vehicles, licensing of drivers, improving road safety and managing the road network.
Roads and Transport Authority
Road Traffic Accident. Where owing to the presence of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place, an accident occurs by which injury is caused to person or persons.
Road Traffic Act. The Act of Parliament which stipulates what is required by law. All motor insurance certificates and cover-notes are issued in accordance with the RTA. The RTA does not permit cover-notes or certificates of motor insurance to be backdated. You must therefore notify your insurer in advance of any changes. A typical example of this is where you wish to test drive a new car where you must notify your Insurer of the registration details first so that cover can be arranged. Also note however, that many Insurers do not like to offer this cover so you may wish to ask the vendor of the car to add you to their policy for the day.