Govt. extends mandatory fitness testing of heavy goods, passenger vehicles till October 2024

The Ministry, in 2021, said entities like special purpose vehicles, State governments, companies, associations and bodies of individuals may be allowed to open an ATS for testing the fitness of both personal and transport vehicles.

The government has extended the date of mandatory fitness testing through a registered Automated Testing Station (ATS) for heavy goods and passenger motor vehicles by 18 months to October 1, 2024.

Earlier, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) had said that fitness testing for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles through an ATS will be mandatory from April 1, 2023.

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However, in the case of medium goods vehicles, medium passenger motor vehicles and light motor vehicles (transport), the MoRTH had said the requirement will be made compulsory from June 1, 2024.

“Now, in view of the present status of readiness of the Automated Testing Stations (ATS) across the country, the MoRTH has decided to extend the date for mandatory testing through an ATS in respect of heavy goods vehicles/heavy passenger motor vehicles, medium goods vehicles / medium passenger motor vehicles and light motor vehicles (Transport) to October 1, 2024,” the ministry said in a statement.

An Automated Testing Station (ATS) uses mechanical equipment to automate the various tests required to check the fitness of a vehicle.

The Ministry, in 2021, said entities like special purpose vehicles, State governments, companies, associations and bodies of individuals may be allowed to open an ATS for testing the fitness of both personal and transport vehicles.