NTSA Explains What Inspectors Will Check During Mandatory Vehicle Inspections

The announcement comes a day before the nationwide vehicle inspection that NTSA plans to roll out from July 1, amid public uproar and petitions in court seeking to stop the rollout...

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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has detailed the inspection criteria for vehicles, commencing Wednesday, July 1. These mandatory checks will focus on ensuring vehicles are roadworthy and match official records.

Inspectors will verify chassis numbers, vehicle color, and weight against registry data to identify stolen or altered vehicles.
Key mechanical checks include braking efficiency, suspension systems, and the alignment of headlights, with specific concerns raised about excessively bright or misaligned beams.
Environmental impact will also be assessed through emissions testing, and certain vehicle categories like school buses and commercial vehicles will face additional specific safety and visibility requirements.

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